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How Spotify Killed Lo-Fi Hip Hop
AI and Corporate Interests Gutted an Artist's Oasis
If you haven’t read the incredible exposé “ The Ghosts In The Machine ” by Liz Pelly, it’s an in-depth investigation of the nefarious efforts of Spotify to dilute its royalty pool for the sake of profit. By flooding its once converted editorial playlists with hastily-assembled royalty-free music and AI generated slop, Spotify was able to quietly displace real artists to make more money for itself. “I love pop music and hip hop, so I think I’ll always be making beats of some kind,” says Emily, “ These ambient tracks gave me the opportunity to use my recordings in a new context and really showcase what I can do on all my instruments.
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