⛪ Gospel
Hard
How did the rise of social media platforms in the 2010s influence the career trajectories and artistic expression of independent gospel artists, compared to artists signed with major labels?
A
Social media primarily benefited major label artists by providing them with larger marketing budgets and broader reach.
B
Independent artists gained greater control over their branding, distribution, and fan engagement, often bypassing traditional gatekeepers and cultivating niche audiences directly.
C
Social media had minimal impact on gospel music as the genre primarily relies on traditional radio and church networks for promotion.
D
Major labels actively suppressed independent gospel artists' presence on social media to maintain their market dominance.