I respect that you have your opinion and have gained momentus noteriety in the music industry, however I must take opportunity to give opinion of my own. The music industry is based on Intellectual Property, where as many other industries are based on product ( with IP driven ownership ) ie: Walt Disney Snow White and McDonalds releases support Happy Meal Plastic figurines. If everyone in every industry paid no attention to the ownership of the IP, then Ginos would be out of business, GM would be out of business, Apple, IBM, SONY, BMG. and people would loose their ability to pay for anything. Complete collapse of every industry would occur, right down to RODEO Drive where Kid hangs out, to purchase $1000.00 Sunglasses, and $1000.00 hats. Is Kid suggesting that every facet of his team shouldn’t get paid as well for their support of his IP. Photographers, lighting, audio, transport, producers, engineers, god for bid the “Legal Teams” neccessary to protect the very IP that you now suggest should be stolen by everyone. You see, thats what an element of humble humility would do for you Kid! You seem to have forgotten your beginnings and where you come from. Imagine the eager musicians that have wittnessed your attitude towards piracy and theft of their undiscovered IP. Perhaps you to have fallen prey to an industry not accountable to itself or its investors. Next time you feel like opening your mouth, make sure its informed opinion you are giving, shooting from the lip is your best attribute, as long as you have your team of advisors!
Michael Dean Hajas writer, publisher, artist