6 out of the last 10 artists on the Billboard Hot 100 were *independent*. 🗣 Let that sink in. You don’t need a major label anymore to blow up. We’re living in the greatest era of opportunity for artists who are willing to put in the work, build their own audience, and OWN their path. 🚀 Stop waiting for someone else to validate you. Go all in on *yourself*—no middleman, no excuses. 💯 The gatekeepers are dead.