{"id":73163,"date":"2023-06-03T09:22:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-03T09:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/03\/if-you-have-money-you-dont-need-a-record-label-epixode\/"},"modified":"2023-06-03T09:22:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T09:22:31","slug":"if-you-have-money-you-dont-need-a-record-label-epixode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/03\/if-you-have-money-you-dont-need-a-record-label-epixode\/","title":{"rendered":"If you have money, you don&#8217;t need a record label\u2014Epixode"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FB_IMG_1685758670299.jpg\"   alt=\"\" title=\"FB_IMG_1685758670299\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reggae and Dancehall artiste, Epixode<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- A generated by theme --> <\/p>\n<p> <!-- end A --> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Reggae and Dancehall artist, Epixode, has recently shared his belief that having the financial means to support oneself is the best route for musicians, eliminating the need for a record label. In an industry where control and creative freedom are highly valued, Epixode emphasizes the importance of being financially grounded to have full control over one\u2019s music career.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Epixode highlights the downsides of signing onto a record label, particularly the loss of rights to one\u2019s music and catalog. Artists often find themselves at the mercy of business-focused decisions made by labels, which can hinder their artistic growth and overall control of their craft. Drawing from personal experience, Epixode shares how a contract he once signed nearly destroyed his career, imposing strict conditions that limited his creative freedom and control over his music.<\/p>\n<p>By having the necessary financial resources, artists can hire experts to handle distribution, promotion, and gain recognition in a shorter period. Money plays a significant role in securing billboards, getting songs on streaming platforms, and facilitating various promotional activities. Epixode\u2019s perspective reflects the growing trend of artists seeking independence and taking charge of their own careers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:\u00a0VGMA 2023: Maccasio In The Mud As Epixode Wins Reggae\/Dancehall Song Of The Year<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the allure of offers such as cars or houses that might tempt young artists into signing unfavorable contracts, Epixode urges artists to carefully consider the long-term implications and strive for financial independence instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ ALSO:\u00a0VGMA 2023: Complete List Of Winners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to discussing the music industry, Epixode expresses his gratitude to his fans and the Ghanaian community for their unwavering support of his award-winning song, \u201cAtia,\u201d which recently won the Best Reggae\/Dancehall Song of the Year at the 2023 Vodafone Ghana  Awards (VGMA). 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