2 chapters across the catalog
Despite the corporate backlash, major streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have not removed Kanye West's music. The hosts suggest that Spotify is wary of appearing hypocritical after the Joe Rogan controversy. They analyze the "talking points" used by media outlets to frame the discussion around West's influence and the potential for industry-wide action.
The discussion shifts to how the modern music business is controlled by technology platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and TikTok. The hosts argue that these platforms force hits and encourage users to participate in trends like "WAP" for engagement. They suggest that figures like Ben Shapiro and Candace Owens are intentionally used to fuel division in the culture war for the sake of platform engagement.
