She is indeed correct nowadays. If u have the money just stay independent get a good manager withthe right connects for shows n hire a team do it independently. Records are not selling like before. people do change jobs every 6-12months so its down to you and your manager and you're team to make money and make it happen thats why so many black artitsts are excelling coz they already always had that hustler mentality like QC Coack , n QP drake all them afro beats folks u can't rely on the machine. its not wise.