Back when Napster first came along, I started telling…
“Back when Napster first came along, I started telling everybody Napster was like shooting yourself in the foot because you're stealing music. The record companies don't pay for us to make records - the bands do.”
About This Quote
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Critiques Napster as self‑sabotage for artists, emphasizing that creators, not labels, earn from music.
In simple terms: Napster harms musicians more than labels.
Support artists' rights.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- musician
- record label
- policy advocacy
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists benefit from digital sharing?
- What fair compensation models exist?
Overlooks how sharing can increase exposure for unknown artists.