Mods can we get this locked please? Disgusting reading this filth.

And that doesn't change the fact the that Xbox One isn't doing well compared to the PS4. So once again, get over it.

@_Judas_:

Now I just feel like a jerk! I apologize for being the spelling/grammar nazi in this thread. It appears that I am have become too accustomed to the hostility of System Wars. Carry on!

@GamingGod999:

Lol thanks! I'm happy to share any information on this subject. Feel free to pm me anytime with industry questions. I just want people to be informed with how this business actually works.

@elkoldo:

The answer to your question is posted in my original response. As stated previously the goal is to make the music industry a better place for both artists and consumers. By stealing music and then promoting to others that this action is not only ok but encouraged is wrong and hurts both artists and consumers alike. I apologize if you cannot understand why this is wrong. Stealing is stealing, regardless of how you spin it.

@jasean79:

Rappers, or any popular artist for that matter generate income from several different sources. Endorsements, sponsorships, performances (main source of income now) and licensing deals including mechanical, synchronization, broadcasting, arrangement, and sub-out licenses. Very little income is generated from singles or album sales anymore. In fact the least amount of income is received from this area. This is due to both pirating and the move to digital distribution for the entire industry.

I can understand the problem you are facing. Making a living with strictly performance is possible but incredibly difficult in modern times. I wish you luck and suggest trying to diversify your income as much as possible to supplement yourself and your group.

I also agree that sites like YouTube are a horrible problem right now and it's only getting worse. Essentially it is a giant game of wack-o-mole and impossible to keep track of all of the illegal distribution that is occurring. I can attest to this myself as I send hundreds of cease and desist letters to YouTube users weekly. The only way we will be able to stop what is currently occurring is to educate new generations on what stealing is.

Also keep in mind that these rappers and top 40 artists are a very very small minority of musicians in this world. While these individuals have found a way to excel and generate a large source of income, this is not the case for the majority of performing musicians out there. It is these talented individuals that we need to change the way we look at the system for. Encourage new artists by purchasing what they have spent their life developing for you. We want more music in our lives, in every genre, not just more "viral" or top 40 artists.

@ad1x2:

Sadly you you are correct as it more than likely will. However if I can at least enlighten one person then we are one person closer to a better system for us all. Thank you for your kind words.

Couldn't be further from the truth. Never ceases to amaze me how people who have absolutely no idea how the music industry works feel that they have a valid argument with this statement. Do you realize that pirating has essentially killed the album model? This has caused the downfall of record stores and independent labels all over the country, essentially forcing everyone to merge into what is now 3 major labels, Universal, Warner and Sony. If your problem is with companies making billions of dollars then you have made it worse.

For your information album sales generate income for labels and the artist, not a publisher. Educate yourself. A publisher's job is to exploit the copyright of the artist this has nothing to do with album sales. The person that gets hurt by people pirating music (which is STEALING) is not the "billion dollar publisher" it is you, me, and the artist. We now have less independent labels to sign up and coming acts to and less record stores to peruse because of this. This has made it more difficult for any artist to get picked up now. Also since albums do not bring the necessary revenue now labels take everything from the artist. The label will always get their money. You are only hurting others and the artists who make the music you love.

To the OP: If you cherish the artists you listen to and wish to see more from them then support them and their art. Keep them from having to rely on horrible advertising and endorsements and instead help them make a living from what is important, the music. Can you steal a car because the car company has too much money? How about a book, or a painting?

*Posted by an EDUCATED music industry professional.

What do you think was added? Perhaps some improved graphics and additional features? GASP!

Blacklist gives you the best of both worlds. Not only can you play the entire game in the classic style but you also have additional options to be more aggressive.

By the way what do you think would happen to the industry if it did not listen to the criticism of the fans that fuel it? Would you rather they listen to YOUR generation and YOUR generation only? Seems pretty close minded.