RECLAIMING SOVEREIGNTY THROUGH ART
1 NFT AT A TIME
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Supporting Artists Directly Is The Way Of The Future
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Dive into my world of one-of-a-kind NFTs, featuring unique artwork, behind-the-scenes content, and more. Browse the collection on OpenSea and own a piece of the music or visual art that moves you.
THE EVOLUTION OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
1940s-1950s: Vinyl LP Records - The Birth of the Album Format
INTIMATE CONSUMPTION ERA OF MUSIC, AT HOME, BASIC QUALITY, LISTENING TO INDEPENDENT ARTISTS' PROJECTS FROM START TO FINISH. PREDOMINANTLY DISTRIBUTED BY MAJOR LABELS, ARTISTS RECEIVE A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF EACH PHYSICAL SALE. . MAJOR LABELS CONTROL DISTRIBUTION, ARTISTS HAVE LIMITED OPPORTUNITIES TO DIRECLTY PROFIT FROM THEIR WORK WITHOUT THE LABELS INVOLVEMENT.
1960s-1980s: Cassettes - Portability & Personalization
MORE ACCESSIBILITY, ABLE TO LISTEN TO MUSIC ON THE GO, AND TO CUSTOMIZE THE COMPELATION OF MUSIC YOU CONSUME. TAPES WERE CHEAP TO PRODUCE AND EASY TO PIRATE, LEADING TO DROPS IN OFFICIAL SALES. SALES STILL MOSTLY CONTROLLED BY LABELS. MAJOR ARTISTS HAD TO COMPENSATE FOR LOSSES BY SEEKING ADVERTISING AND BRANDING DEALS TO CAPITALIZE ON THEIR WORK.
1990s: CDs - Digital Clarity and Widespread Distribution
GREATER QUALITY SOUND, ACCESSIBILITY, AND CONVENIENCE . ARTISTS BEGIN TO GAIN HIGHER PERCENTAGE SHARES FROM DISTRIBUTION, BUT BOOTLEGGING ALSO BECOMES MORE WIDESPREAD, TAKING AWAY MONEY FROM THE ARTISTS.
2000s: Digital Downloads & P2P Sharing - The Shift to the Digital Age
EASIER TO CURATE MUSIC CHOICES, CHEAPER, GREATER PERSONALIZED LOCALIZED DIGITAL MUSIC STORAGES, AND GREATER ONLINE SHARING MODEL. LABELS STILL MAKE MOST OF THE PROFIT, AND THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION RESULTED IN DISTRIBUTION PLATFORMS LIKE iTUNES TAKING HIGH PROFIT PERCENTAGES. PIRACY CONTINUES TO GROW, DEEPLY HURTING ARTISTS' PROFITS. VALUES OF INDIVIDUAL SONGS PLUMMETED, ARTISTS BEGIN MAKING AS LITTLE AS A FRACTION OF A CENT PER SONG MAKING IT MUCH HARDER TO PROFIT FROM THEIR WORK
2010s: Streaming Services/ accessibility at the expense of the artist
APPLICATION PLATFORMS THAT ALLOW YOU TO EASILY SEARCH ANY SONG IN AN INSTANT AND LISTEN TO IT WITHOUT HAVING TO SEARCH FOR AND DOWNLOAD THE SONG. HIGH QUALITY, EASILY ACCESSIBLE, ALL TIME LOW COMPENSATION FOR THE ARTISTS, PRODUCERS, ENGINEERS AND MUAICIANS MAKING THE MUSIC. ESPECIALLY INDEPENDENT ARTISTS. ARTISTS NEED MILLIONS OF STREAMS A MONTH TO MAKE A LIVABLE WAGE SINCE THEY NOW MAKE ON AVERAGE ($0.003 - $0.005 PER STREAM)
2020s: Direct To Consumer/ equitable finance for both the artistt and consumer
AS STREAMING PLATFORMS LIKE SPOTIFY AND APPLE MUSIC CONTINUE TO PAY ARTISTS LESS THAN A CENT PER STREAM, MORE AND MORE ARTISTS ARE MOVING AWAY FROM DSPs AND CREATING DIRECT TO FAN MODELS. SOME EVEN PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR FANS TO DIRECTLY BENEFIT FROM THEIR WORKS IN EXCHANGE FOR CONSISTENT SUPPORT OR CONSIDERABLE INVESTMENTS. THIS IS HAPPENING ON PLATFORMS LIKE BANDCAMP, PATREON, PERONSAL WEBSITES, ON THE BLOCKCHAIN THROUGH NFTs PROVIDING THEM WITH GREATER CONTROL OVER THEIR WORK AND THE ABILITY TO RETAIN MORE REVENEUE FROM THEIR WORK.
NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are unique digital assets that represent ownership of a specific item or piece of content, like artwork, music, or videos, on the blockchain. Unlike cryptocurrencies, NFTs are one-of-a-kind and cannot be exchanged on a one-to-one basis.
My NFTs include exclusive digital art created specifically for my music, album covers, animated visuals, and other collectibles relevant to my literary works, creativity and activism. Some may even come with additional benefits, like behind-the-scenes content or access to exclusive events.
To purchase an NFT, you’ll need an Ethereum wallet (like MetaMask), which you can use to interact with OpenSea. Once you have your wallet set up and connected to OpenSea, simply browse the NFT collection and click the “Buy Now” button on the item you want to purchase.
OpenSea is one of the largest online marketplaces for buying and selling NFTs. It’s built on the Ethereum blockchain, making it a trusted and secure platform for both creators and collectors. I’m using OpenSea because it’s user-friendly and widely recognized in the NFT space. Ethereum blockchain, making it a trusted and secure platform for both creators and collectors. I’m using OpenSea because it’s user-friendly and widely recognized in the NFT space.
You can purchase my NFTs with any token that is supported on the Ethereum blockchain, including ETH and other ERC-20 tokens. Make sure your wallet is set up to handle the transaction in the token of your choice depending on the individual piece!
Yes! NFTs are tradable, so once you own an NFT, you can resell it on OpenSea or any other supported marketplace. Depending on the rarity of the NFT and its demand, its value may increase or decrease over time.
Purchasing an NFT does not grant you commercial rights to the artwork or music associated with it. You’re purchasing the NFT for personal collection and access to exclusive content. Commercial use requires explicit permission.
NFTs are non-refundable once purchased. Since they’re digital and unique, the transaction is final once the purchase is confirmed.
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