Ted Gioia DROPS A BOMBSHELL EXPOSING Spotify!

Ted Gioia DROPS A BOMBSHELL EXPOSING Spotify! #spotify #musicstreaming #curtissking
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Chapters 0:00 Who is Ted Gioia? 1:34 Ted Gioia Talks To Rick Beato 1:58 How AI Is Changing Spotify Music & Books 6:31 Spotify BOMBSHELL #1 - AI Abuse 9:02 TikTok Vs. UMG Vs. AI 11:02 Tech Companies Don't Respect Musicians 12:21 Does Spotify Hide Real Analytics? 14:09 Spotify Money Laundering? 14:41 Spotify BOMBSHELL #2 - JOHAN ROHR 18:00 Spotify BOMBSHELL #3 - Playlist Abuse 18:43 Spotify BOMBSHELL #4 - Music Royalty Abuse 20:18 Johan Rohr's Fishy KZbin Numbers 22:20 The Ramifications Of Corporate Music AI Abuse 22:57 More Info About Johan Rohr 24:26 Spotify's History Of Monopolizing Their Own Playlists 26:00 Spotify Hit With A Cease & Desist By NMPA 28:03 How Spotify Is Stealing $150 Million From Songwriters 28:28 The More Perfect Union Action Against Spotify 34:04 My Final Thoughts

[@CED.Dweller]

Thank you for chapters!

[@CurtissKingTV]

@@CED.Dweller I got you! I know this is a long episode lol

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

No transparency...eventual theft of artistes contributions

[@avadonny6388]

Yo but Bruh ease up with n word my lights kin bruv!! Don't like that shit anybit my brother. If ur not fully black than pleas don't use this f word my Boi!!

[@kentwashington7541]

If Spotify is in major debt, then this makes sense. How could they be an artist friendly platform when they were compromised from the start? Capitalism is nasty. You were spot on with Direct-To-Consumer.

[@nine27]

Capitalism isn’t nasty.. Greed is.

[@jtoobacc18239]

@@nine27 Capitalism doesn't work without greed...

[@kentwashington7541]

@@nine27 I guess.

[@kentwashington7541]

Killer Mike speaks about “compassionate capitalism” so I definitely feel that perspective. We just need more active people who enforce these ideals

[@fftunes]

What do you mean, "if spotify is in major debt". If it means money, then it makes sense to them. Debt or not.

[@djangosrevenge310]

"this shit pissed me off to the highest levels of pisstivity" 😂

[@Blaquemajeek]

We need to go back to cds. As a consumer, I don't like having to "license" music because I can no longer "own it". And it can be removed without my knowledge even with me already paying for it. This is why I refuse to buy digital copies anymore. I'll stream it on KZbin or buy the physical copy if I can find it. Let's start back up physical albums .

[@waynebo248]

You can still purchase downloads. Artists get their share of that. Especially if you buy from their website or Bandcamp. Releasing physical product is very expensive for indie artists. It doesn't make sense financially if you don't have a large audience.

[@Blaquemajeek]

@@waynebo248 I see your point. But im still in favor of physical over digital. Digital is to easy to manipulate or dupe the consumer and artist. Maybe the indi artist can look into offering a few physical copies ( especially when doing in person promotion). One of my team mates did that with her album. Our manager told me that they barely make money from streams.

[@Eliburgo]

​@waynebo248 you can press 200 vinyl for $2000 dollars that's $10 a piece sell that record for $20 to $30 dollars 30 x 200 is $6000 even with a small fan base you can make good money on physical media save 10 copies and sell along the resellers later and make even more.

[@waynebo248]

@@Eliburgo Right. That's $2000 upfront. Many of us don't have that. And if you do, you don't spend that if you haven't already built enough of a fan base - one that wants to buy vinyl - to be confident that you can sell them. I know artists are doing it, but everybody isn't there yet. I'm not there yet.

[@IllZheanTv]

Sell everything directly to your consumers through your website🤷🏾‍♂️

[@MisunderstoodArrogance]

Are you doing that?

[@serenitymuszings]

@@CraigScottFrost Prince told everyone to do this years ago. When asked how he felt about it affecting his industry position - his music not being able to reach number one. Prince said, "As long as I'm #1 at the bank, that's all that matters." Public Enemy did it 20 yrs ago. They still tour, they still sell - and keep their profits.

[@christopherzen8665]

spotify sucks more with each passing day.

[@lofialumnimusic]

I make Lofi beats and I found that Spotify's editorial playlists in my genre are completely dominated by pseudo artists that are either AI or just someone putting together splice loops. Check it out, they are easy to spot because they have no bio or artist info with a super generic picture (like a tomato or some 💩) yet they have like 800k monthly listeners while I bust my butt to have 25k listeners

[@Tarriq]

This whole industry is depressing. Glad we can pave the way for a brighter future for musicians though

[@TCISBEATHUB]

The breaking point is coming soon , music has been devalued to an extreme level

[@thornyback]

It is produced in machines playing unnatural frequencies, distorting the human voice, full of negative messages... and then people wonder why they feel like ish. We need musicians and direct contact.

[@dioniciopomares2481]

The more you let AI do music, the more music feel (and sounds) soulless. Machines have no souls

[@CaptHiltz]

Listeners and musicians need to be educated about this and then decide if they still want to use the platform. Also, a few years ago Spotify got busted for using artist's music without permission. They lost that class action lawsuit. I was one of the payees.

[@user-et3hg2wp5k]

Damn at least you got one I'm literally here crying because they stole my work and I can't do anything about it

[@user-et3hg2wp5k]

Damn at least you got a pay out I'm here crying because they stole my work tbh I'm done with music work environment is sick

[@doriangibbs]

Just want to make a note of thanks for crediting the video you are referencing in your description. Integrity!

[@zerastarchild2849]

I am so glad you found this video Curtiss. I saw this not long ago and totally thought of you. I was hoping you would react to this because I think this is what us DIY artist are really competing against. I think we can compete but not online, only in the real world. The Internet is part of the artificial landscape that AI exists in. Of course they are going to win that. The power is in live performance. But that means really singing, without auto tune. Really rapping all those lyrics which means you have to practice. Really playing an instrument even. I know I sound crazy these days saying that but if you can play an instrument and sing well you can draw an audience.

[@marcusarailious7084]

Yo next time u find something like that share it, send it 2 everyone n all the content creators we know, we gotta spread the word brothahz

[@songwritersupport]

Thanks for sharing this Curtis. I know ever since I denied the shady business moves of the music industry I have had nothing but trouble come my way. I now understand your stance with going direct to consumer. They only want money and want to stop you from spreading your message if you have something that goes against their agenda. Thank you for shedding light on this. God bless you 🙌

[@ChrisLoveMusic]

My observation is that the labels will attempt to use AI to instantly remake artist/producers/writers songs in order to instantly own their AI version of the original song in order to cut directly to all publishing.💸 Eventually the Supreme Court will get involved.🧑🏼‍⚖️🧑🏽‍⚖️👨🏼‍⚖️

[@user-et3hg2wp5k]

I hope so they stole my work some little song with less than 1000 views is on TV with some fake version of me this is life bro 😂 it's actually sad

[@TopJazzCat]

The reason they didn't lead with the laws is because politics is always downstream from culture. We already have copyright laws. Plus, the last thing we need is to give the State more illegitimate jurisdiction.

[@OGFantum]

Great video. You definitely dropped the 💣💣 on them. Keep up the great work 💪🏿💪🏿

[@nickallenlittlemen3760]

Thanks, Curtiss, i have had tracks taken down, due to using Streaming companies using Spotify logos and saying they have organic streams, so why doesn't Spotify take these companies down maybe they are linked to Spotify. keep up the good work Curtiss

[@AlbrrrtoMusic]

How's it going curtiss!!! You just made all my mowing today better. Lol. I get to listen while I do some yard work.

[@jewels11189]

All artists should stop streaming their music on their platform and remove their music from there. If Spotify makes music without the artists permission, sue. IMO

[@rODIUMuk]

I don’t believe that they are really in debt

[@jorgaridya7085]

Thank you!! Finally someone else is saying. I have being singing that song for the last 3 days. I requested to have all my music out and I know other artists that are doing the same. But the majority are too scare to loose their Spotify fanbase. I get it. But I have too much pride in my work and dignity to let Spotify piss all over me. #fuckSpotify.

[@lamonteasterjr]

I keep asking my sister who’s a heavy Spotify user what she would do if the artists removed their music or got it removed

[@lamonteasterjr]

Soon we gon have to record the recordings 😆

[@BlazonStone]

Im sure I will destroy Spotify from removing my 4000 listener per month music. xD

[@dezabel]

Where it's about money, corruption is present; that's a fact.

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

AI is trained on main stream music. So, when it gives you a killer track, be careful. It is basically sampling music, and throwing stuff together. I like to use it as a tool to flesh out lyrics and to try out different melodies before I play my instruments and produce anything. But if you use the AI songs as they are, you may eventually get sued for using mainstream artists tracks in part.

[@K2daMFG]

You pop up so much in my timeline that I thought I was subscribed, but I wasn't. I am Now!!

[@johnnydohe6506]

I treasure the vinyl I've bought through my life. I've forgotten the digital downloads i've bought.

[@DLZMKSBTS]

They're literally selling Spotify AI ads on your video. That's crazy yo. It's already beginning.

[@CurtissKingTV]

Did you catch the company name? I’ll block them from running ads in the future.

[@thomasmatthews8873]

Every artist..indie or signed #1 need to tell all their fans don't stream their music on Spotify. #2 delete Spotify from all their devices. #3 only purchase their music in physical product or directly from the artist at concerts.

[@user-hq3ce5ws1s]

what you said at the end about how direct to consumer is how i feel. what is really needed to bring down spotify is for a list artists to pull their music at the same time, like going on a strike. hard to do when they’re tied to a label. or if they would be vocal about how it hurts all music, and i know that’s how they feel. it’s going to take a village.

[@FJness]

live performance has gone up in value

[@CurtissKingTV]

Annnd Live Nation has monopolized that in the process…we’re on to them next tho 🤞🏽

[@nine27]

@@CurtissKingTV yessir!!! let’s get it!!

[@kingdomreign71]

11:53 ToothLess What the World LOLOLOLOL!!! Man you getting sharp with that NLE!

[@kind1c315]

Thanks for sharing this with us 🤲🏾❤️💪🏿

[@ogknowbody]

Yo. I feel you. I've been killing it web3 art and music. I will never go back to regular life again. I agree with you

[@prodbydramatic]

What's the difference and how you been killing it? honestly curious?

[@waveywave.official]

I’m just at the start of business, my producers got over 100mill streams and shit and I can say god, praise the lord for your views, advices & guidance bro. The more I dive in to the details of mechanisms and stuff around the industry I feel like building my one machine because this one is not for us, espeicially Christian’s bro. I saw your cross, I felt your energy’s and I’m deeply thankful for your guidance at this point if my artist journey. Sadly I’m atm broke asf and can’t support you with buying your craft but I hope my words show you that you are also for us artist doing an amazing thing with stuff like this. Big love from Germany Berlin, and mark my words I’m turning in to the most successful role model for my whole country just like you with dyi & independence for this country. But never forget it’s not only diy but also do it with J, G & the holyspirit ❤

[@haydenhack]

Max Martin is also from Sweden..."The hit maker"..interesting

[@alexinthemiddle]

2000$ : a few tablets/ pay for the family account/ structure accounts to play your playlists but with actual songs

[@sdashrocktv11]

So happy I found your Chanel great work love io

[@detrockcity3]

That’s true that it’s more concentrated. Spotify’s claim falls apart because whatever you say about music downloading, not everyone could or would do it, so there was still a consumer base for CDs and iTunes. Now everyone just pays Spotify.

[@gregoryivesdolbyatmosmusic]

glad I found you here! I always followed my dreams

[@melvinpough8349]

After this podcast it went right to a commercial saying go to Spotify

[@tornsoul2577]

They trolling so hard lol dam

[@MelficeZ]

You're awesome, thank you for your output and can't wait to see what comes next for you.

[@TheBlackHelicopterRevue]

So, Spotify is 'self botting'.

[@ombhetwal778]

This needs to go to congress

[@amandacollins2854]

Direct to consumer and reactors . Reactors today are like the D.J. of rock and roll they are a necessary validation of authenticity at the moment .

[@sundaybrunch7097]

I don't even watch reactors but I kinda agree. #newmedia

[@tonye45]

Living right down the street from Spotify is crazy 🤣🤣🤣….but very believable

[@nobogo]

Crazy sh…. Thanks for pushing my thoughts.

[@asole100]

Maaaan I'm glad Curtiss KingTV exists! I would have been lost in the sea of sheep with out him 😂✌

[@itzdm0r3]

Like ATCQ said; "record companies are shady!"

[@six7264]

Industry rule number 4080.

[@gregoryivesdolbyatmosmusic]

I agree with what Ted said about. The Next Generation Are Going To Be Creative People like back it did several generations ago.

[@kingdomreign71]

That Part 13:42. That's why I never put my music on ANY of these streaming services. Again my "Conspiracy theory" which was really common sense. Turned out To be a Conspiracy FACT. 15 Years Later.... How y'all know they didn't create Napster to trigger this societal shift? Think about its Origin story, nah really thing about it.....

[@Builder2Rapper]

Look at song writer credits … people Have the wildest names !!!!!!

[@anthonyburn1010]

This is pure comedy gold. Kendrick done turned Drake into the punchline that keeps punching himself.

[@wormsali]

AI is writing articles exposing AI writing articles !!

[@matthewgaines10]

Deflating the value of music and artists for fun and profit. The modern artist needs to be vertically integrated with all of the skills to create, mix, promote, and distribute your music. That is a way to stay relevant. The real power is in the listener if only they take charge and demand visibility and accountability. People tend to not respond until they come for them. Step one is to stop placing your tracks there and stop using the service for streaming. Start acting in your own best personal interests.

[@ProdbyPackTV]

20:46 Nahhhhhh this part SENT me 😂

[@TheRussianGenius]

20:42 lool

[@khashen4004]

❤thank you for informing us this is crazy. My sun is a Jazz pianist and this is so relevant to us .

[@MrBTSimm65]

The music industry has been nothing but shady throughout its existence. While AI has its benefits for artists, I saw that it also has a weaponizing aspect to it. Looking back at Apples way of actually selling music, it was the closest we'll get to a mom and pop model of having some control (work effort paying off somewhat). Never really felt this streaming BS, but AI is the wrap that'll make artist Street corner paulpers.

[@sonofaglitch]

Spotify doesnt need to bot, because no oversight exists for these industries. They can just type in a number in a database and magically that is how many times the artist was played. They can do anything they want because it is their own system.

[@X-Lightz]

Thank you Curtiss, keep doing what you do and expose these money hungry beasts!😝

[@lastshadow5524]

Dayuuuuum !!!!!, I didn’t know it was that bad, WOW !

[@naaziguy7967]

Bruv. You have GOT to timestamp and properly link up the original music weaved in. Cmon man. Big up yourself. I just heard “So Average” and liked it. Wanted a tomestamp to reset to, and uh……

[@kingdomreign71]

This right Here! 16:47 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 This music gonna age like FINE WINE!! Legendary!

[@DavidLilja]

Hey! Great video. Great thoughts and arguments. And thanks for the load you’re pulling for us small artists struggling to hit 1k streams. What makes me pissed is that I have to pay for everything. I’m of course paying for instruments and I like to do that. Same with software. Then I have to pay for someone to make cool cover art for my release. Then I either need to pay to upload it to Spotify. And you have to pay to listen to my song on Spotify. I could, instead, pay to upload it to another platform which will pitch it to labels. So I have to pay for someone to listen to it. When it’s on Spotify people are reaching out to me to say that I have to pay to be added to their playlist. And the. I have to pay to be able to withdraw my earnings. Why is the musician and creator always the one doing all the hard work? Why are there so many parasites trying to benefit off our creations? Makes me sad. They can all go eff themselves.

[@johnnypunish]

I already gave up. I sling hash at the local diner. At night, I do up songs just for myself. If someone likes it, great. If not, no problem. Its no longer a biz for me. ..but serving panckes at Dennys? I am going places

[@nunoandradebluesdrive]

Yeah. I saw mr Beato interview I'm still creeped out about it

[@gregoryivesdolbyatmosmusic]

Just watched whole AI interview. Quite interesting. I never used Spotify and have not suffered from that.

[@detrockcity3]

I don’t understand people who let corporations make their playlists.

[@kingdomreign71]

18:19 EXACTLY!

[@bkxt]

18:00 fire

[@backwoodz3900]

Sounds like Pirate Bay all over to me! 😂😂😂

[@Uconnspartan]

This is a good find.

[@IllyAssassin]

11:53 😂😂🤣

[@thomasmatthews8873]

The whole Spotify deal sounds like the McDonald's Monopoly Scam blueprint.

[@anomalfrequencymusic]

A new horizon is approaching ...

[@triggerhappytube]

word!!! this pisses me off so much, that I was even thinking: "Where are the hacker groups when we need em? just give those narcistic non-human beings a lesson!" maybe then they realize how wrong their path is....I'm sure this Elk is listening to ABBA at home ;))) and give us artists back the respect and fair income to create more real human art. what is left of us, when it's all gone?!

[@kimkim8760]

Bring back the music store or create an artist run, streaming platform that's affordable for customers

[@ladyville3]

I think one of the main problem is that people truly don’t understand how easy it is to make ai, you literally just need decent math, decent program skill and just a good book on how these ai things work. That easily you can use it to assist you in task. Everyone will be “talented” soon. Just like how everyone on social media are Einstein on every topic, because of social media. Soon ai work will be accepted.

[@NovaBro.]

11:01 he said "You ain't never seriated no woman" bro that's CRAZY 😂

[@therealdondubb]

Swidish Carnitas is wild! 😂😂😂

[@blakdavisboy]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathanparham]

Ted Goiai been calling out the streamers since 2010

[@Jaetheeintrovert]

It’s hard because I like Spotify for exposing me to so much music and when I stop paying for the subscription , my playlists are still there but Apple Music doesn’t do that & I feel like Apple Music sneaks mainstream into my stations when they don’t even match the vibe. I’m conflicted 😭

[@saylezz]

How do y'all feel about using Udio to get inspiration and possibly samples with stem separators?

[@TremelJackson]

I'm not a swift fan but if I was I'd be devastated to hear about this guy

[@Studio22mix]

I said it before and I say it again, look at the investment firms that own Spotify ! As always follow the money, where does it come from, where does it go hmm...

[@kingdomreign71]

16:29 That Part

[@Kyairras]

I love the intro pisstivity is crazy

[@tyjay8394]

I noticed the AI on Spotify the other day, it's my DJ or something and I paused for a bit, It reminded me to start switching my playlist to Amazon. I didn't really like it.

[@IceColdFire67]

We need to bring back tangible music - y'all better start burning CDs again 😊

[@blackunited62]

16:22

[@theenatashasheree]

“Spotify ain’t gotta lie, they really streaming my music” ..they should NEVER LIE. smh!

[@patchtheproducer]

🤔The "Fans love for the brand/ product" makes them similar to the NFL. I belive they leaked the information to see test how much the listeners care, before they offially role out all AI music/playlist. But like u said some of us has been working on alternatives ✋️

[@Nevermind7771]

Curtis King, if it's at all possible. Please interview...................ANI DIFRANCO.

[@alexianhall8307]

Laws aren't being passed because the rate of progression outweighs the understanding of said technology in terms of all the red-tape in the law making process. Using artificial numbers to boost hype has been done with music for a LONG LONG time, none of this is shocking. IMO. Let Sotify continue to dig themselves a hole; it's only a matter of time.....as well as....consumers of music are starting to be more aware of how the artists they love and are familiar with are being treated in terms of the music industry thanks to the power of the internet........I think music will be in a better place than ever once this transformation of AI, consumer awareness, artists ingenuity, and "big brother", runs its course much further..

[@Tyseyes1]

This is kinda terrifying.. thank you for the info bro

[@michaelhall9363]

this a SAD situation, especially when you know the labels are in bed with the streaming services. its the evolution of payola. there are no worker-friendly industries and in consumer-based business, the saying is "the customer is always right". the only industry where the creators of the products get screwed from the front and back end and the customer determines the value.....unless the go direct-to-consumer. stop paying for these streaming plans

[@LouneyG]

let get it Curt

[@seanperkinsmusic]

Daniel ICHHKCH, haha

[@Builder2Rapper]

Great video

[@5minuterevolutionary493]

I have had original recordings of music from the 16th century struck on youtube and a channel deleted, because the robot thought, ya know, Bach, was a pop act who had copyrighted songs and recordings. I asked which version i was supposed to be ripping off, and they said that information was not available. So yeah, contract law does not exist, people are so delusional about it.

[@leagaitala5289]

I believe laws and regulations always come after the wave…with cigarettes, vape, drugs and medication, etc. that’s why I feel like once you see the wave companies jump on quick before regulations take place than they can fight it like…” we’re always done things this way “