Streaming Giants from Streaming Giants by KINGS HIGHWAY

Chorus
Gatekeepers controlling, royalties diminishing,
Major labels thriving, indie artists finishing,
Algorithms hiding, talent never flourishing,
Streaming giants looming, fairness needs replenishing.

Verse 1 – Spotify
Playlists dominating, algorithms suffocating,
Independents struggling, exposure evaporating,
Promotions manipulated, contracts confiscating,
Majors benefiting, revenues accumulating.
Data analytics, advertising prioritizing,
Listeners consuming, artistry minimizing,
Revenue fractioned, creators still compensating,
Spotify dictating, innovation suffocating.

Chorus
Gatekeepers controlling, royalties diminishing,
Major labels thriving, indie artists finishing,
Algorithms hiding, talent never flourishing,
Streaming giants looming, fairness needs replenishing.

Verse 2 – Apple Music
Curations exclusive, recommendations monopolizing,
Labels influencing, independents marginalizing,
Streaming payouts, fractions demoralizing,
Brand visibility, creativity minimizing.
Devices integrated, ecosystem suffocating,
Payments delayed, portfolios consolidating,
Indie musicians, dreams evaporating,
Apple dominance, power consolidating.

Chorus
Gatekeepers controlling, royalties diminishing,
Major labels thriving, indie artists finishing,
Algorithms hiding, talent never flourishing,
Streaming giants looming, fairness needs replenishing.

Verse 3 – Amazon Music
Prime subscriptions, royalties underestimating,
Majors negotiating, independents suffocating,
Echo integration, exposure manipulating,
Creative freedom, constantly fluctuating.
Digital monopolies, profits overestimating,
Indie resistance, audiences still appreciating,
Streaming ecosystem, majors still benefiting,
Amazon dictating, independent hope suffocating.

Final Chorus
Gatekeepers controlling, royalties diminishing,
Major labels thriving, indie artists finishing,
Algorithms hiding, talent never flourishing,
Streaming giants looming, fairness needs replenishing.

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