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Young Guru Says Major Labels Are "Slave Masters" and Artists Don't Need Them Anymore

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Hip-hop producer Young Guru, the man behind Jay-Z and Kanye West, has some choice words about the record industry. In this speech, he talks about the corporatization of music and why artists no longer need major labels. He hopes to warn artists of the modern trappings of 360 deals. To him, this is the perfect time for musical independence.

Watch the video of his talk below:

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