1. “Drivers License” Made History When It First Arrived Rodrigo kicked off 2021 right by releasing her debut single “Drivers License,” and while many artists just launching their careers need years to build their profile and score a real hit (even with the backing of major labels), that didn’t turn out to be the case for the teen singer-songwriter.“Drivers License” debuted at No.
1 on the Hot 100 singles chart in the U.S., making her the first female musician to see her first proper single open in first place since Carrie Underwood managed the feat more than 15 years prior.“Drivers License” reportedly earned the biggest opening week in streaming history in the U.S., racking up a whopping 30.4 million plays in just seven days.It shattered the same record when looking globally, with the tune earning more than 65.8 million listens globally.2.
She Owns Her Own Masters Countless musicians bemoan the decision they made to sign record deals early in their career when they were doing whatever they could to break, ones which give control over their art to the labels that release their music.In what will surely be noted as one of the most astute business moves of this era, Rodrigo negotiated to retain control over her own masters from the beginning.
This will help her financially for a long time to come, and it may change how new talents are recruited and signed.3.
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