The TRUTH about the music industry 🤦🏼‍♂️🤯

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  • @cherisola416
    @cherisola416 Рік тому +3476

    First they try to buy you, then they try to ruin you.

    • @jwoz8517
      @jwoz8517 Рік тому +1

      Who is very publicly anti blm and lgbt and very pro far right and trump. It’s pointless to even explain to you. You’ll believe anything if it fits your narrative at this point, could even be a piece of shitty toilet paper that looks like a triangle and you’ll take it as proof the illuminati is controlling your every move

    • @YourAccountabilibuddy
      @YourAccountabilibuddy Рік тому +21

      Layne Staley would agree...

    • @DropoutJerome
      @DropoutJerome Рік тому

      ​@@thelearningentrepreneuris that some tate shit? Sounds like some tate shit

    • @joshbrady5400
      @joshbrady5400 Рік тому +30

      Naw. First they tried to ruin Tom. Now he is embarrassing them.

    • @AxeCheeks
      @AxeCheeks Рік тому +16

      "They find you, two time you. Say you're the best they've ever seen.....you should've never gone to hollywood"

  • @kimsrurallife8775
    @kimsrurallife8775 Рік тому +9841

    I bet it is really satisfying to know that they’re chasing after you and you are in a position to tell them no.

    • @fucyoutube4887
      @fucyoutube4887 Рік тому +26

      Yes,it will be funny

    • @bcullen5417
      @bcullen5417 Рік тому +7

      Don't do blow in my house and blind me ill have call the senor living.

    • @thatstruckin9432
      @thatstruckin9432 Рік тому +39

      Jews hate him

    • @Aberrantly
      @Aberrantly Рік тому +21

      Tom reminds me greatly of Rage Against The Machine - in that he also doesn't take shit from anyone or lets anybody dictate what he can and / or cannot do.

    • @roybolder9480
      @roybolder9480 Рік тому

      ​@@thatstruckin9432stop that Jew shit dude... it's the same as sayin men dominate the west...
      Just 0.01% of a group... doesn't make them all the same.

  • @synergisticcollusion134
    @synergisticcollusion134 2 місяці тому +106

    That 1st "No." reply was personal and very professional!💯🤣😂👌👌👏

  • @ArcaneInkTattoo
    @ArcaneInkTattoo 2 місяці тому +26

    This dude won’t sell out because he’s passionate about things that can’t be bought.

  • @mermer3168
    @mermer3168 Рік тому +479

    This is their worst fear.
    We are in the age now, because of technology, where more artists can start producing and sending out their own music to a much wider audience.
    While there are already artists who have realized and done this, I truly believe you're one of the first to really push further through the barriers and may break that wall finally.

    • @highestsettings
      @highestsettings Рік тому +5

      There have been quite a few highly successful independent artists who have never signed to a label.
      And many many more reasonably successful independent artists who have never signed to a label.

    • @ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to
      @ExtraterrestrialBeing-jc7to Рік тому +1

      Young Dolph...

    • @Str1ng5
      @Str1ng5 Рік тому +1

      You do understand this man could be huge with the proper push?

    • @SkidmoreGmbH
      @SkidmoreGmbH Рік тому +1

      Yeah which makes the rant toward the record companies kind of kicking a dead horse. Billboard? Who even knows what that is anymore? Casey Kasem?

    • @johnwilliamssr7423
      @johnwilliamssr7423 Рік тому

      ​@@Str1ng5 he has the right concept remember Tech 9.

  • @abrotherslegacy1001
    @abrotherslegacy1001 9 місяців тому +413

    Once you sign, they own you and can control what you say. You’re a hero for standing on your own. God bless.

    • @bumpylucas26
      @bumpylucas26 5 місяців тому +4

      We all know that someone owns the guy somewhere. Just because he posted a video saying what he respond to the competitors doesn't mean that he's independent

    • @abrotherslegacy1001
      @abrotherslegacy1001 5 місяців тому +7

      @@bumpylucas26 it’s amazing that no one has called him out with evidence to back it up though.

    • @shqipebelgjike1274
      @shqipebelgjike1274 5 місяців тому +1

      The fact that he responded to rock nation the way he did tells u enough…

    • @brent2725
      @brent2725 4 місяці тому

      ​@abrotherslegacy1001 they don't need to he's a youtube alt right rapper lol 😅

    • @realization2013
      @realization2013 4 місяці тому

      ​@@brent2725alt right lol. Haha

  • @maggierunchel4720
    @maggierunchel4720 3 місяці тому +176

    At 71 years young I want to let you know I love your music and what you stand for .....no corruption

  • @Strive1974
    @Strive1974 3 місяці тому +171

    You just got my 100% respect. You and Oliver Anthony are true artists. Music is made by those who music saves

    • @karissadelagarza6482
      @karissadelagarza6482 3 місяці тому

      Just cause Anthony declined the record label doesn't mean he's real! He backpeddled like everything he said in his song 😢

    • @breelee4362
      @breelee4362 2 місяці тому

      ​@karissadelagarza6482 did he really? 😕 What did he say?

    • @susanryan3479
      @susanryan3479 2 місяці тому

      ​@@karissadelagarza6482 Prove it. Because I follow Oliver Anthony and have not seen or heard him backpeddling.

  • @djtbone001a
    @djtbone001a Рік тому +302

    This is what we need. People just producing their own music. People promoting theirselves. We don't need anyone to do that for us.Tom is proof of that.

    • @fallengodlingx6616
      @fallengodlingx6616 9 місяців тому +3

      The principal of them was to help take some of the burden of starting up off of young budding musicians. Helping more to succeed and diversifying the music industry. Sadly it’s quickly gone down hill. Now it’s simply whose going to be the next hot thing so they can make money off of us.

    • @fryloc359
      @fryloc359 5 місяців тому +2

      Fortunately, with social media, youtube, tiktok, music streaming, ect, it's a lot easier to get your music out.

    • @djtbone001a
      @djtbone001a 5 місяців тому

      @@fryloc359 Unfortunately that’s all wrong. Social media is backwards. People need to stop posting on other people’s servers and start posting on their own servers where they have all the control and can’t be censored or banned.

  • @Jokesarejokes
    @Jokesarejokes Рік тому +654

    Respect. Didn’t sell his soul to be a puppet.

    • @Honeybeez5535
      @Honeybeez5535 11 місяців тому +11

      We don’t know his-tory but he is a free agent.

    • @Cire-dm5cj
      @Cire-dm5cj 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@Honeybeez5535 well said

    • @festus4513
      @festus4513 10 місяців тому +15

      If you work in the music industry, you have sold your soul.

    • @whodidyoudirty3323
      @whodidyoudirty3323 10 місяців тому +2

      and look where that got him lol, more airplay on youtube shorts ive only seen this guy onhere complaining its like his shtick

    • @jameskhumalo-nh7hv
      @jameskhumalo-nh7hv 10 місяців тому

      ​@@festus4513so if I'm a session musicia I sold my soul 💀 you one of them conspiracy ass niggas right 🤔?!.

  • @michaelmyers7425
    @michaelmyers7425 3 місяці тому +9

    Integrity is the most overused word when describing one's self without seeing any proof of such integrity.
    THIS is actual proof.
    👏👏👏BRAVO!!
    Dont be gotten by the music pimps!

  • @RoyRockerr007
    @RoyRockerr007 4 місяці тому +46

    Shit Tom u the man thx for the honesty n truth.

  • @That_Tyler_Energy
    @That_Tyler_Energy Рік тому +726

    “You can keep your cash, I’m not that broke..”

  • @jonlanier_
    @jonlanier_ Рік тому +353

    "Few men have the virtue to withstand the highest bidder." - George Washington

  • @SnakeHuntersTV
    @SnakeHuntersTV 3 місяці тому +2

    Awesome and very true. Not many people could be in the position to say NO. You worked hard af. Props dude! 🤘❤️🙌🖤

  • @Sharp_3yE
    @Sharp_3yE 4 місяці тому +7

    Legit, once people can post their own music, they don't need the few fancy studios out there, and they can make everything and do everything on their own without these big corporations, everything changes for the individual.

  • @danielransom8505
    @danielransom8505 Рік тому +459

    "At the end of the day I am beholden to no one, no record companies, no corporate interests, no nothing. They can't cancel me because I don't give a f***". - Kid Rock.

    • @b__w_4565
      @b__w_4565 Рік тому +7

      No way kid rock is independent! 😂 dude is way to mainstream!

    • @zippitydoodah5693
      @zippitydoodah5693 Рік тому +15

      Now. When he was huge he was on several different record labels _including_ *Atlantic* - definitely a Major Record Label. NOW that his career is in its twilight and he is no longer hitting the top of the charts he makes this claim - and its true now. Tom has NEVER been on a label. He has ALWAYS been independent from the start.

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh Рік тому

      What are the lyrics to Cool Daddy Cool then

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh Рік тому +1

      @@b__w_4565 he's been on Lava Records for ages yet as soon as Smile Empty Soul criticizes Christianity Lava drops them

    • @chrisbowlby9640
      @chrisbowlby9640 Рік тому

      Omg I would love to see a collab album with Kid and Tom ! That would be the kick ass album of the year lol

  • @Destinyirus278
    @Destinyirus278 Рік тому +615

    Y’all can never call him a sellout. & for that I respect him so much 🙏🏾

    • @jamieturner5216
      @jamieturner5216 Рік тому +11

      He's a sellout

    • @sarge_kushlord6117
      @sarge_kushlord6117 Рік тому +14

      @@jamieturner5216gotta see some proof there big homie😂

    • @srpajamas
      @srpajamas Рік тому +6

      He’s dating someone with SERIOUS money and connections 🤌🏼look it up

    • @srpajamas
      @srpajamas Рік тому +2

      @@Destinyirus278 I didn’t say she was a Rockafeller. Lols. Other rappers gave her the nickname Rockafeller. Like I said, she has serious money and connections. She grew up with a father and brother in the industry and a studio in their home. I’m not even kidding. Look it up. Her family has been in the music industry for years. But you’re right, he’s not selling out. He doesn’t need to. He met the right people with the right connections.

    • @yomfnmama757
      @yomfnmama757 Рік тому +1

      @@srpajamas You're correct.

  • @JustJenReacts
    @JustJenReacts 3 місяці тому

    😂😂😂 Tom always brings a smile to my face

  • @marynaperley-robertson9264
    @marynaperley-robertson9264 2 місяці тому +3

    Love your stand on this topic. RESPECT young lad

  • @MegaDoom101
    @MegaDoom101 Рік тому +181

    How to communicate with record labels.
    Step 1: Don’t

    • @princealmighty5391
      @princealmighty5391 Рік тому

      Why is that. U missing out on money

    • @ButteryEvolution.
      @ButteryEvolution. Рік тому +4

      ​@@princealmighty5391Money that you ain't gonna get.

    • @DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez
      @DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez Рік тому +3

      @@princealmighty5391 please tell me how you make money when the company owns everything you do? Your masters, your voice, your video. Every single penny going to Tom GOES to Tom, he isn’t splitting with anyone unless he wants to. That’s worth way more than money bro.

    • @princealmighty5391
      @princealmighty5391 Рік тому

      @@DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez yes. But he will become a millionaire atleast by record labels or atleast half a millionare

    • @princealmighty5391
      @princealmighty5391 Рік тому

      @@DavidSlEePtOkEnSanchez for example stan Lee and marvel stan Lee sold his rights to Hollywood he was living the dream

  • @jenniferburr8918
    @jenniferburr8918 5 місяців тому +549

    I love that he's sticking w what he's been saying and not selling out. I truly admire this

    • @SindyJ37
      @SindyJ37 3 місяці тому

      Same

    • @chadreeves403
      @chadreeves403 3 місяці тому

      I hope he never sells out to the Taylor swift handling corp…

    • @mohamedfarah160mf
      @mohamedfarah160mf 3 місяці тому

      He already sold out to Zionist ben shapiro

    • @TheSpidersoftheworld
      @TheSpidersoftheworld 3 місяці тому +2

      One word technology.
      He would be taking every deal if he did not have a cellphone or Internet to post his content on social media. It's all about access.

    • @jameskuhn432
      @jameskuhn432 3 місяці тому

      Definitely! Most would have fallen for the quick money.

  • @matthewgrey6747
    @matthewgrey6747 3 місяці тому +1

    Prince was another one who told the truth about record labels

  • @BigT2664
    @BigT2664 3 місяці тому +2

    I get it! I like that you know your own worth. The fact that they know your worth too and are almost desperate to get you in their fold, is priceless!

  • @healthierme-healthieryou3864
    @healthierme-healthieryou3864 Рік тому +243

    I’m 67 years old and I have to say I appreciate your music and your message. Stay strong!! You own it!!

    • @cindyhesson9213
      @cindyhesson9213 Рік тому +4

      I'm 62 and also enjoy his music and how real he is!! You do you hon cuz you're telling truths ❤️

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa Рік тому +4

      LOL I'm nearly 70 and I said the same. This man has BALLS to the wall.

    • @warlord4713
      @warlord4713 Рік тому +6

      lol, im almost 97, and I think tom is the best guy ever

    • @yvonaamariaa
      @yvonaamariaa Рік тому +2

      @@warlord4713 Sweet!!!

    • @paullaney5016
      @paullaney5016 Рік тому +1

      I LOVE YALL ❤️

  • @vegetable206
    @vegetable206 Рік тому +273

    It's hard to bribe somebody when you're happy with what you have.

  • @juliethomas982
    @juliethomas982 3 місяці тому +1

    Dedication! Yes sir! Thank you for standing your ground.

  • @mathews749
    @mathews749 3 місяці тому +2

    Love him or hate him, you have to respect his drive and brain.

  • @kristenwolfe5272
    @kristenwolfe5272 Рік тому +93

    Your integrity is a testament. You and Nova and your family are pure gold.

  • @calvinblaine
    @calvinblaine Рік тому +64

    Our adopted brother, showing'm what true Americans look like every day. Thanks brother. God bless.

  • @neveryoumind560
    @neveryoumind560 3 місяці тому +1

    He is earning his own money without their help, good on this fella making his own way.

  • @grafando
    @grafando 3 місяці тому +1

    This is how America is supposed to be. Not these huge corporations, but rather people supporting themselves and running their own business.

  • @boatmanfall3n
    @boatmanfall3n Рік тому +69

    So proud of you for saying no to their bullshit bro. I hope other artists listen and that the music industry machine gets dismantled.

  • @howey935
    @howey935 Рік тому +162

    It's awesome to see a real independent artist doing it all himself and making it.

    • @brent2725
      @brent2725 4 місяці тому

      Not really he's still stuck on UA-cam because he's a alt right rapper and it's not a good reflection on the community of rap

  • @landonn1855
    @landonn1855 3 місяці тому +1

    They want to silence what you’re saying. If you signed to a record label they would make you put out music only they approve of. Proud of you for not selling your soul!

  • @atom_smasher
    @atom_smasher 3 місяці тому +1

    Tom is spot on, as usual

  • @Valkyrian_777
    @Valkyrian_777 Рік тому +243

    All major artists are pretending to have power.
    But you said no to those who gave them power.
    THIS, ladies and gentlemen, is true power.

    • @Thaijler
      @Thaijler Рік тому +4

      This man exploits people just as much as a label.

    • @RonSill1986
      @RonSill1986 Рік тому +2

      ​@@Thaijlerlike who?

    • @xtremefps_
      @xtremefps_ Рік тому +2

      ​@@Thaijler proof?

    • @Jriley6670
      @Jriley6670 Рік тому +2

      ​@@Thaijler proof TrUsT Me BrO

    • @Thaijler
      @Thaijler Рік тому +1

      @@Jriley6670 When given proof, you bury you head In the sand. You lie to remain obstinate in you life of sin.

  • @catcooper9461
    @catcooper9461 Рік тому +108

    They just want to get their hands on you to use and control you. We are very proud of you and Nova for standing firm.❤

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh Рік тому

      The radios are controlling Tom not the labels

    • @hleigh7201
      @hleigh7201 Рік тому +2

      ​@@HattieJoshNo one is controlling Tim. Try harder

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh Рік тому

      @@hleigh7201 actually I am I'm telling him to tell you what I want you to hear

    • @hleigh7201
      @hleigh7201 Рік тому +5

      @@HattieJosh ok kiddo. Stay in school.

    • @HattieJosh
      @HattieJosh Рік тому

      @@hleigh7201 lol the fact that you didn't realize that was satire

  • @colesteven1123
    @colesteven1123 4 місяці тому +1

    God has blessed you Tom
    Proud you're my young sons favorite artist

  • @localtravelguide731
    @localtravelguide731 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for all that you do man!!

  • @OKAYOKAY420
    @OKAYOKAY420 Рік тому +18

    You just turned down the devil several times, I'm so proud of you. You should be very proud of yourself.

  • @eternalwizard776
    @eternalwizard776 Рік тому +50

    Exactly! If they cared they would have reached out before you had the number one pop song. They’re just greedy. Thank you for not giving in and inspiring so many of us 🙌

    • @424stormygirl
      @424stormygirl Рік тому +4

      He has had alot of offers in the past and he turned them all down before, they didn't wait til this song they just stopped after he turned them down. Just thought they'd give it another shot. LOL .

  • @91Foxxy
    @91Foxxy 3 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤ this his how real men respond to these damn devils of the industry!!!

  • @hmoobdude391
    @hmoobdude391 3 місяці тому +1

    Never knew who this guy was til last year when a co worker brought him up
    I like this dude more and more each time I see him

  • @angelamorrison5022
    @angelamorrison5022 Рік тому +203

    And this is why we love you and Nova so much. I'm so proud to have watched you grow and to choose life over all the drama that comes along with it.

    • @ntbore4324
      @ntbore4324 Рік тому

      Always about nova... u in love ?

    • @angelamorrison5022
      @angelamorrison5022 Рік тому

      @@ntbore4324 oh no I mentioned Nova it must mean I'm in love. And what if I were? How in all hell is that your concern. Are you jealous? Does it make you so very sad she has fans too? What sad life do you have that you just get on people's post and ask dumbass questions? Lol have fun with that

    • @ntbore4324
      @ntbore4324 Рік тому

      @@angelamorrison5022 i wont even read the whole thing... ur too sensitive... ur lame as fuck.... 6 word and u HAVE to write this whole thing.. say im wrong... congratulation now everyone who gonna read this know that in 6 words and ur triggered.

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de Рік тому +1

      You're proud that you watched a bunch of UA-cam clips? What kind of badge is that exactly

    • @angelamorrison5022
      @angelamorrison5022 Рік тому +1

      @@Kyle-cv3de I'm pretty proud I don't act like a douche nozzle and try to upset someone because I have nothing better to do with my time. Nice try cupcake you don't upset, hurt, or get to me. But have a great life.

  • @magicrivers9007
    @magicrivers9007 Рік тому +28

    It is fire. You and Nova are beautiful beings. I love your commitment to truth and fighting the corrupt system.

  • @Coco-ov8th
    @Coco-ov8th 20 днів тому

    Love this guy. Speaks 100% facts

  • @matthewmartinez1091
    @matthewmartinez1091 3 місяці тому

    Stay true bro, they go for the ones who have the most influence to gather more souls for the underworld. 😢

  • @michael83ms
    @michael83ms Рік тому +95

    Man jus smashed it " we don't need no million dollars " 🤣😂🤣😭👍🏿

    • @hotfeva9843
      @hotfeva9843 Рік тому

      Those fake emails champ don't believe the hype

    • @joebarracuda6038
      @joebarracuda6038 Рік тому

      Yes that's great but his music isn't that great bro.. No h8 but it sucks

  • @jenniferwatts6534
    @jenniferwatts6534 Рік тому +98

    love this so much!!! 100% artist cut, 100% artist in full control of it all, the best record deal ever.

  • @theresahammond6251
    @theresahammond6251 3 місяці тому +1

    You have tons of integrity.which is rare nowadays.

  • @bluecollarnobody4217
    @bluecollarnobody4217 3 місяці тому +1

    Much respect for staying independent

  • @goldenboy7819
    @goldenboy7819 Рік тому +270

    This is called someone who has principles and who is not a sellout. Commendable.

    • @seanA416
      @seanA416 Рік тому +2

      Absolutely. I have so much respect for Tom

    • @danlienheart1719
      @danlienheart1719 Рік тому +3

      Instead he just a wanna be woke guy who makes the same song over and over again

    • @joshuajordan8486
      @joshuajordan8486 Рік тому +1

      ​@@danlienheart1719how many songs do you have on the top ten billboards, ill wait.

    • @danlienheart1719
      @danlienheart1719 Рік тому

      @@joshuajordan8486 that's a dumbass argument only kids make and also that only happened once so calm down you can say about almost every somewhat decent band or singer

    • @joshuajordan8486
      @joshuajordan8486 Рік тому

      @@danlienheart1719 so you admit he's somewhat decent.

  • @codyhahn6748
    @codyhahn6748 Рік тому +22

    Never change man. We can trust you to tell us the truth. That shits rare these days.

  • @tday2598
    @tday2598 4 місяці тому

    Tom, I admire you. Thank you for believing in yourself, taking a stand, and for not selling out. Your soul is worth so much more and I'm so glad you see that.

  • @jp2861
    @jp2861 21 день тому

    Great advice. Once they have you, they own you as long as the contract lasts. Warner Bros. screwed Prince for years!

  • @Statist0815
    @Statist0815 Рік тому +33

    You are what an artist should be. RESPECT !

    • @jamesmight7409
      @jamesmight7409 Рік тому +2

      I don't ever listen to rap type music but your music is real and has a true message

  • @patriciamedaris8552
    @patriciamedaris8552 Рік тому +102

    These are the same things Freddie Mercury and Prince warned the music world about. Musicians are exploited, used, then tossed like garbage. So proud of you guys for working so hard and seeing your success!

    • @badgermetal
      @badgermetal Рік тому +7

      They also write contracts that keep taking the money long after the artist dies, sometimes even a bigger cut than before. Pure scumbaggery.

    • @WCove99
      @WCove99 Рік тому

      I didn't know my man Freddie Mercury did that. Makes me like him even more!

    • @alexcottrell6094
      @alexcottrell6094 Рік тому

      ya except freddy mercury was signed to 6 plus record labels same as prince. if your gonna spew crap make sure to wipe with facts or your backed up with shit

  • @1Arururu
    @1Arururu 2 місяці тому

    I stopped buying music from the labels sometime shortly after the Napster fiasco. I am not going to blow 10-20 (what it was) for an album from someone that I don’t know if 1 song on there is one I liked. And since I don’t listen to the radio it kind of freed me up of spending several hundred albums every few months. Love your music Tom. Keep it up! Keep standing against the labels.

  • @hssIceland
    @hssIceland 2 місяці тому +2

    Good for you, turning down all those fake emails.

  • @ninga55
    @ninga55 Рік тому +9

    You are the last, real AUTHENTIC PRINCIPLED artist. Good for u. I will support u always

  • @Liamsmomma6486
    @Liamsmomma6486 Рік тому +15

    I swear your a whole breed on its own. I pray my children have the strength and morality to stand up to others like you. Much love.

  • @opctpos.
    @opctpos. 3 місяці тому +1

    Good for him. I hope he has even greater success.

  • @McVilla1N
    @McVilla1N 3 місяці тому +1

    Got nothing but respect for homie

  • @MR-qf2sm
    @MR-qf2sm Рік тому +70

    Tell all of them "no". Never say yes.

  • @houstonhardhitters852
    @houstonhardhitters852 Рік тому +440

    PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS

    • @Thaijler
      @Thaijler Рік тому

      He's just anorther corporate puppet acting independent to hide the truth. It's no coincidence his record is called Ghost. Like he said, "if you got numbers, they'll exploit you."

    • @jjlatinopedia
      @jjlatinopedia Рік тому +14

      No.

    • @antoneckhart4010
      @antoneckhart4010 Рік тому +1

      ​@@jjlatinopediabecause hes is european?

    • @Metallic-ym6rw
      @Metallic-ym6rw Рік тому +2

      Pray for the Lord to protect him!

    • @The-xp4xj
      @The-xp4xj Рік тому

      who would waste a bullet like that

  • @kelleyrivers7717
    @kelleyrivers7717 Місяць тому

    Love the song and all you stand for!! Stay true to you ❤❤

  • @ChadPhillipsMusic
    @ChadPhillipsMusic 2 місяці тому

    Thanks Tom. We need more of this. Keep on fighting the good fight man.

  • @thatsitvideos
    @thatsitvideos Рік тому +33

    Your unexpected crossover with GHOST into the #1 slot on the Pop Charts, and not one of those labels getting an acorn out of it, has got to be the best feeling for you, especially after all of the work you and your team have put into this. The great tracks you released were just icing on the cake.
    This people, is "The American Dream"
    Congratulations once again, and all of you at HOG keep up the great work!

    • @verily360
      @verily360 Рік тому +4

      They will still try to destroy you . Also there is probably a lot of jealousy of you. I love your music..

    • @rennieputnam2662
      @rennieputnam2662 Рік тому

      What "pop chart" are you talking about? He's nowhere to be found on the Billboard hot 100.

    • @thatsitvideos
      @thatsitvideos Рік тому +1

      @@rennieputnam2662
      Ok Casey Kasem, you can reel in your lure.

  • @michaelowchar7731
    @michaelowchar7731 Рік тому +12

    I just learned your music and who you are. Love it!! Keep that shit up yo!!!

  • @LifewithAmber24
    @LifewithAmber24 3 місяці тому

    Hahaha! I love that you did your song spoof response to Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall!😂

  • @miffedcuttlefish6139
    @miffedcuttlefish6139 7 годин тому

    I love the simple, "no." That's how I treat all my boundaries.

  • @soulfulcecil
    @soulfulcecil Рік тому +30

    Stand your ground, Watch your Back, they're dangerous. Prince warned us. RIP Prince

    • @sebsignat8286
      @sebsignat8286 Рік тому

      I did not know I should be scared of white people

  • @cicelyspecht3407
    @cicelyspecht3407 Рік тому +5

    Im so glad you are in our lives. 2 people changing the world!! So awesome Tom & Nova!!!!! We LOVE YALL WE BELIEVE IN YOU

  • @AlmondNut
    @AlmondNut 3 місяці тому

    I hit em with the crispy "nah, I'm good" 😂😂

  • @audreyhamady1249
    @audreyhamady1249 3 місяці тому

    yesssssssssss love him no one needs a record company anymore!!!

  • @SensSword
    @SensSword Рік тому +16

    Can confirm this is 100% true.

  • @MelywoodMedia
    @MelywoodMedia Рік тому +10

    "NO" "SEND" Nothing but respect to you! 😂
    This is the best short on You Tube! Congrats for your success. You deserve it.

  • @hebu8058
    @hebu8058 Місяць тому

    One of the very few artists I respect.

  • @syco9154
    @syco9154 3 місяці тому +1

    I need to rewatch this video every year $1 mil seems to good to pass up but knowing thats pennies to how much you can actually make is crazy

  • @ericzingapan2488
    @ericzingapan2488 Рік тому +699

    They will offer you millions of dollars but they will take your soul in return.

    • @GruppeSechs2004
      @GruppeSechs2004 Рік тому +11

      I recently watched an interview with Van Halen talking about this sort of thing. After they finished their first tour, supporting their first album, David Lee Roth recounts how their label insisted the band owed them $2 million. Despite the large amounts of album sales, all of the sold-out concerts and merchandise that Van Halen sold, somehow they were indebted $2 million to their record label. Roth quickly talked some sense into the record company and, I think were no longer in debt.

    • @dannypowell594
      @dannypowell594 Рік тому

      I'm pretty sure that's exactly what he just explain but thanks Captain obvious

    • @raymay9276
      @raymay9276 Рік тому

      Singular my guy. They offered ONE million

    • @mrsavagemans
      @mrsavagemans Рік тому +1

      @@raymay9276 in advance my guy

    • @brianb7869
      @brianb7869 Рік тому

      or worse. see Amy Winehouse...

  • @casualobserver77
    @casualobserver77 Рік тому +60

    This is a huge reason why we love you so much Tom
    UNCONTROLLED

    • @Kyle-cv3de
      @Kyle-cv3de Рік тому +1

      He's still controlled. Just by different people.

    • @stevelethal2910
      @stevelethal2910 Рік тому

      Tom is completely controlled. Just not on paper. That's the whole scam. They make you believe that he came up organically and hasn't sold out because he isn't signed, but in the background he is being funded by a silent party who tells him what he can and cannot say. He's playing a role. His job is to promote neoconservatism, which is anti conservative in nature. He had Blair White (another neocon grifter) in one of his music videos.

  • @mistysilva1971
    @mistysilva1971 4 місяці тому

    Tom, you are amazing.. like no other.

  • @mrbungle83
    @mrbungle83 2 місяці тому

    The only way to keep it real is being yourself & no matter what money is offered you said no & I don’t know how the industry works but you certainly do
    Money has not turned your head & I applaud you

  • @akroe7
    @akroe7 Рік тому +13

    „We don’t need your million dollars” - it’s pure gold🤣 cheers from Poland ❤️

  • @ardene6301
    @ardene6301 Рік тому +8

    My brother introduced me to your music Last year before he passed away. I share your music every chance I get! God bless you and your wife for the truth you share. Stay real my friend!

  • @peggywildsmith6002
    @peggywildsmith6002 Місяць тому

    Never lose your conviction Tom. You are an inspiration.

  • @lmfaook.7971
    @lmfaook.7971 3 місяці тому

    Im glad to say ive been with you sense long before 1m followers. And ive told everyone ive ever met about you, or a song of yours. Your message is important tom! And WE THE PEOPLE THANK YOU!!!. Maybe one day ill finally be able to make it to a concert. I thijnk i was around the 100k-250k. Lol. Keep it up brother! Much love!

  • @BrattyTude
    @BrattyTude Рік тому +35

    Proud of you for never switching up and holding the flashlight so everyone can see

  • @tysean0816
    @tysean0816 5 місяців тому +195

    Hell Michael Jackson tried to tell us this

    • @mylocus1013
      @mylocus1013 3 місяці тому +4

      Maybe if wasn't sleeping with little boys people would have taken him a little more seriously

    • @Mr-Yan.
      @Mr-Yan. 3 місяці тому

      ​@@mylocus1013 That's a smear campaign due to the above.... Amerifats are so stupid.

    • @kezkn
      @kezkn 3 місяці тому

      True....And MJ catalogue and the catalogues he owned like Beatles,Eminence etc is now with MJ's murderer

    • @robertsmalls3513
      @robertsmalls3513 3 місяці тому +28

      @@mylocus1013maybe if Michael Jackson actually did that, then he would’ve gone to jail but instead he was free to keep making music

    • @mylocus1013
      @mylocus1013 3 місяці тому +5

      @@robertsmalls3513 right.... because there are no known instances of wealthy people buying their way out of convictions is there. Both the parents and he ought to have gone to prison as far as I'm concerned

  • @lightfighter36
    @lightfighter36 3 місяці тому

    Keep spitting that truth Tom. We need you!

  • @scottstenlund433
    @scottstenlund433 3 місяці тому +4

    I see a lot of people commenting "American pride" and people saying Tom's American. Since a lot of people OBViOUSLY aren't aware.....Tom's CANADIAN. He was born in Canada. He just part time lives in the US. (he owns a house in Canada and the US which he splits time between). The same thing applies for Dax too....he's canadian aswell. I believe Dax is from Ottawa and Tom macdonald from western Canada. I think British columbia

  • @247HustleMode
    @247HustleMode Рік тому +14

    So much respect, brother. You don't need those clowns. 💯 👏

  • @Steve-oj7mt
    @Steve-oj7mt 4 місяці тому

    Solid bro for not following the money U followed your HEART 👍🤠

  • @rarm3728
    @rarm3728 Рік тому +5

    💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Every budding artist needs to see this, you got the power don't throw it away

  • @paulsweeney2959
    @paulsweeney2959 Рік тому +13

    Man, love it when you truly see someone rise above it, and do it on their own with just their fam.
    Now, if more artists take your advice, you can bring them down

  • @eljasau
    @eljasau 3 місяці тому

    Respect! Stay independent! Stay free and creative ❤

  • @mitchelpohl8635
    @mitchelpohl8635 4 місяці тому

    That was fantastic Tom good for you not to be bought out your music is fantastic you don’t need those labels

  • @CATherine001
    @CATherine001 Рік тому +194

    Prince broke the sound barrier when he went independent 💜

    • @michaeljarvis5489
      @michaeljarvis5489 9 місяців тому +7

      I thought he was an absolute kook when he changed his name to the unpronouncable symbol, but later on I found put the whole story behind it, well played. A big ol finger to the record label!

    • @miia8565
      @miia8565 9 місяців тому +2

      These artist are never really “independent” if u sign u sign. It’s not “independent” or for a lack of better terms there’s no “in between”

    • @rooroon3t
      @rooroon3t 6 місяців тому +1

      Was about to make same point - great to see someone else shout out the purple genius

    • @incredible3214
      @incredible3214 6 місяців тому +1

      Love the artist formerly known as Prince.❤

    • @megmagruder7124
      @megmagruder7124 5 місяців тому +1

      Great video

  • @rodneyjessop3398
    @rodneyjessop3398 3 місяці тому

    Nicely handled Tom, God bless.