⛪ Gospel
Hard
How did the rise of independent gospel artists and online platforms in the 2010s affect the established gospel music industry, particularly in terms of artist development, distribution, and creative control?
A
It led to a complete collapse of major gospel labels, as independent artists dominated the market; artist development became irrelevant.
B
It centralized power within a few large corporations who controlled all online distribution; creative control was lost by artists.
C
It democratized the industry, allowing artists greater autonomy and access to audiences while challenging the traditional gatekeepers; however, it also created challenges in discoverability and monetization.
D
It had no impact, as traditional record labels maintained their dominance through exclusive contracts; online platforms were ignored by gospel artists.