{"id":2161555,"date":"2024-01-28T21:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T02:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tom-macdonald-says-big-tech-suppressing-new-rap-with-ben-shapiro-the-industry-wants-you-to-listen-to-manufactured-bulls\/"},"modified":"2024-01-28T21:47:07","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T02:47:07","slug":"tom-macdonald-says-big-tech-suppressing-new-rap-with-ben-shapiro-the-industry-wants-you-to-listen-to-manufactured-bulls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tom-macdonald-says-big-tech-suppressing-new-rap-with-ben-shapiro-the-industry-wants-you-to-listen-to-manufactured-bulls\/","title":{"rendered":"Tom MacDonald claims that big tech is suppressing new rap music, stating that the industry wants listeners to focus on manufactured content instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">46<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftom-macdonald-says-big-tech-suppressing-new-rap-with-ben-shapiro-the-industry-wants-you-to-listen-to-manufactured-bulls%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2161555&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Major Players in the Music Industry Suppress Independent Artist Tom MacDonald\u200c and His New Song &#8220;Facts&#8221; Featuring Ben Shapiro<\/h2>\n<p>According to MacDonald, the music industry is actively suppressing his latest song &#8220;Facts&#8221; in collaboration with Ben Shapiro, the\u2063 editor emeritus of the Daily Wire. \u2064In a video\u2064 posted on \u200csocial media, the rapper called out\u2064 TuneCore, a music distribution company, and YouTube for\u2062 their role in \u200bsuppressing the song. MacDonald describes &#8220;Facts&#8221; as a takedown\u2062 of establishment and mainstream media \u2064&#8221;sacred cows.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This \u2063is how the music industry screws independent artists.\u200b Whether you love or hate my music, it doesn&#8217;t matter,&#8221; MacDonald passionately expressed. &#8220;I just released a\u200b new \u2063video and song called &#8216;Facts&#8217; with Ben Shapiro. TuneCore, a distribution company for independent \u2062artists, refused \u2064to release the song due to its &#8216;lyrical content.&#8217; And now, \u2062YouTube is messing with us \u200bon \u200bthe trending charts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>MacDonald presented evidence \u200cof his frustration, showing a screenshot of rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the\u200b top \u200dtrending spot on YouTube, with &#8220;Facts&#8221; trailing behind at number two.\u200b He\u200c pointed out that his video had over a million \u2063more\u2064 views and 30,000 more comments in the \u2064same time frame. MacDonald believes that the music industry \u2062wants listeners to consume manufactured\u200b content and is intentionally\u2062 suppressing &#8220;controversial\u200c music.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>To combat this suppression, MacDonald urged his fans to support him by downloading &#8220;Facts&#8221; on iTunes and Amazon. He also encouraged them\u2063 to leave comments\u2062 on the music video. \u200dMacDonald emphasized the importance of beating the industry \u2062machine and expressed his gratitude for the\u2063 support.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MAKE \u200cIT \u2062MAKE SENSE. To the folks who decide to help us out \u2013 thank you.<\/p>\n<p>iTunes: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4wNCC4iEtH\">https:\/\/t.co\/4wNCC4iEtH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Amazon: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iD4Cfb8joB\">https:\/\/t.co\/iD4Cfb8joB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Video: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5AAG3NI0rs\">https:\/\/t.co\/5AAG3NI0rs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6sFs98ySle\">pic.twitter.com\/6sFs98ySle<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tom MacDonald (@IAMTOMMACDONALD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IAMTOMMACDONALD\/status\/1751676537865421020?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>MacDonald and\u2064 Shapiro, who has been critical of rap as a genre, released their new single on Friday. Shortly after its\u2063 release, &#8220;Facts&#8221; quickly climbed the charts on iTunes and became the number one song in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Shapiro expressed his gratitude, thanking God, MacDonald, and his parents for their support. He humorously mentioned\u2064 his classical\u200b violin training, which prepared him to become the top rapper in America.<\/p>\n<p>Shapiro shared his excitement about \u200dcollaborating with MacDonald, stating that as \u200ba\u200b longtime\u200d rap enthusiast, becoming a rapper was a natural progression in his career. He acknowledged that not \u2063everyone \u2062appreciates his artistic style, \u2062comparing\u200d it\u200c to the lack of appreciation for Bach in his time.<\/p>\n<p>MacDonald expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration,\u2063 highlighting\u200c the \u200duniqueness of having Ben\u2062 Shapiro on a track. Despite Shapiro&#8217;s lack of experience in recording rap songs, MacDonald praised his ability to nail it in the studio. Both artists share a criticism of the hip-hop status quo, making their\u2063 collaboration meaningful. MacDonald emphasized that &#8220;Facts&#8221; \u2064carries a positive intention and \u2064brings light to important issues.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u200c does the suppression of Tom \u2063MacDonald&#8217;s song &#8220;Facts&#8221; \u2064on platforms like TuneCore and YouTube say about their \u200ccommitment to supporting independent\u2062 voices and \u2064promoting artistic expression?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Omments on the official\u200b music video \u2064on \u200bYouTube to show \u200dtheir support.\u200c MacDonald \u200demphasized the importance of independent artists in the music industry, stating that they bring a \u2063fresh perspective and \u200bchallenge the \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manchin-reveals-his-thoughts-on-2024-presidential-bid-at-no-labels-new-hampshire-town-hall\/\" title=\"Manchin shares 2024 presidential bid views at No Labels' NH event.\">status \u200bquo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The suppression of independent artists by major players in the music industry is not a new phenomenon. Throughout history, artists who don&#8217;t conform to mainstream standards have faced obstacles\u2062 in getting their\u200c music heard. The \u2063music industry often promotes a certain image and sound\u2063 that they believe will be\u2064 most \u200dprofitable, leaving little \u200droom for independent voices.<\/p>\n<p>Tom\u200c MacDonald&#8217;s &#8220;Facts&#8221; featuring Ben Shapiro is a prime example \u200bof this suppression. The song addresses controversial topics and challenges the establishment and \u200dmainstream media. MacDonald&#8217;s lyrics provide a\u200d critical commentary on the current state of society and call for \u200da reevaluation of the information we consume.<\/p>\n<p>While some may argue that the \u200bmusic industry has \u2063the right to choose what content they \u2062promote, it is important\u200d to consider the impact this has on artistic freedom. Independent artists like MacDonald bring \u200cdiversity and alternative perspectives to \u200bthe music landscape, allowing listeners to \u200dengage\u200d with different ideas and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2064 fact that \u200dmajor players\u2062 in the\u2064 music industry, such as TuneCore and YouTube, are suppressing &#8220;Facts&#8221; raises questions \u200babout \u2062their \u200ccommitment to \u2063supporting independent voices and promoting artistic expression. Are they more concerned with \u2064maintaining \u200dthe status quo and protecting their own\u200c interests, or\u2063 are\u2064 they willing to embrace diversity and encourage artists who challenge the mainstream\u2064 narrative?<\/p>\n<p>In the age of social media, independent artists have more opportunities than ever to connect directly with their audience and bypass traditional\u200d gatekeepers. However, when these digital platforms also play a role in suppressing independent voices, it becomes an\u200b uphill\u200b battle for artists like MacDonald to get their\u200c message\u2064 heard.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200c is\u200d crucial \u2064for listeners and music \u200denthusiasts to support \u2064independent artists like\u2064 Tom MacDonald. By downloading and streaming their music, attending their concerts, and engaging with their content, we can show the major players \u2062in the music\u2062 industry that there\u200c is a demand for diverse and\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/billie-eilishs-journey-celebrated-in-new-comic-book\/\" title=\"New comic book celebrates Billie Eilish's journey.\">thought-provoking music<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Independent\u200b artists \u2064play a \u200cvital\u200c role in shaping the cultural landscape and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rolling-stone-co-founder-removed-from-rock-hall-board-over-comments-about-black-female-musicians\/\" title=\"Rolling Stone Co-Founder ousted from Rock Hall Board for remarks on Black, female musicians.\">challenging societal norms<\/a>.\u200c Their music provides a platform for underrepresented voices and allows us \u200bto question and reevaluate our beliefs.\u2064 The suppression \u200cof artists like\u2063 Tom MacDonald \u200bis a reminder that\u200d we must actively \u2064support and seek out \u200bindependent voices in the music industry.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 consumers, we have the power \u2064to drive change in the music industry. By supporting independent artists \u2064and\u2064 demanding more diversity in \u200cthe content we consume, we can create an environment where\u200c all voices are heard and celebrated. Let\u2064 us not allow \u200dmajor players in the industry to suppress\u200c independent\u2063 artists like \u200bTom MacDonald. Instead, let\u200b us champion their \u2063music and encourage more artists to push\u2064 the boundaries of creativity and expression.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Major players in the music industry are allegedly suppressing independent artist Tom MacDonald and his new song &#8220;Facts&#8221; with Ben Shapiro. MacDonald accused TuneCore and YouTube of stifling the song&#8217;s reach. 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