Chad Focus made headlines for using Spotify farms, bots, and manipulation tactics to boost his music—until it all collapsed. He opens up about his rise, his time in prison, and why he believes the music industry is full of dark secrets.
We break down how streaming fraud works, how charts are manipulated, and what really happens behind closed doors in the business. Chad shares insider knowledge on record labels, fake streams, and why independent artists are often set up to fail.
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In this episode: Chad Focus interview, music industry secrets, streaming fraud, Spotify bot farms, fake streams, chart manipulation, record labels, independent artists, music business exposé
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