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The reality of the corporate machine staring back at them from the phone screen was a bitter pill to swallow, but surprisingly, the hurdle didn't completely derail their momentum.
Emily quickly took control of the situation, refusing to let the ranking dampen their spirits. She laid out the harsh reality of the industry, pointing out that Julian had simply bought his way to the top tier with sponsored ads and label money.
In contrast, every single stream Von had earned came from a real, dedicated listener who had actively searched for his name.
Debuting at Rank nineteen without a single billboard or radio push was not a defeat, but rather a massive victory.
She firmly assured him that this was only the beginning and that the numbers would surely improve once the weekend crowd got a hold of the track.
