Not only did Waka Flocka air out his label Atlantic Records, he also broke down what’s wrong with the record label system that’s apparently slowing down his musical process. A lot to good stuff to read below…hopefully, the label will allow him to buy out his contract.
I fucking hate my label
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Atlantic Records —– LET ME BUY-OUT FUCK!!!!
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Labels don't do shit for the artist #FACTS Labels don't invest #FACTS Labels hire a bunch of amateurs to keep cost down #FACTS
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
The first thing the label asked after I got shot is — "can you go to the studio"
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
From that day forward I knew my label didn't care I'm just another dollar sign #GetChaMoneyYoungNigga
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
You mother fuckers woke the beast back up #pressure
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Corporate laws require that corporations be structured into classes of superiors and subordinates within a centralized pyramidal structure:
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Chairman, directors, chief executive officer, VPs, division managers, and so on (based primarily on military models).
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Unlike the freedoms of an entrepreneurial business, large company decision-making must pass through layer upon layer of management.
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
This makes the process of product development slow and ponderous.
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
For example, from the time a band is signed it can be a full year or longer before their first record is finally released owing —-
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
in part to this dense hierarchical management structure. A lot can change in a year. #UnderstandLife
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Furthermore, high executive turnover and frequent management "purges" at large —
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
record companies can often delay or even derail a recording project indefinitely, leaving artists in the lurch. #UnderstandLife
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Watch how I shit on you Non-believers #BIGHOMIEFLOCK
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015
Yall woke up a sleeping giant — thank you #WakaFlame
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) October 22, 2015