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“Complaint Number 35”

(I was locked out of my SoundCloud Account 08/24/2025 - 10/09/2025)

This song was born from raw frustration and defiance. I had to make it because artists like me—DJ Oracle—often feel powerless, stuck beneath giant music distribution platforms that prioritize profit over the creators themselves. Despite uploading my work with hope, SoundCloud—a cornerstone for so many emerging artists—failed to respond to not one, but 34 complaints, earning a notorious D- rating from the Better Business Bureau. That shock and betrayal is what fueled this anthem. 

https://www.bbb.org/us/ny/new-york/profile/music-distribution-companies/soundcloud-inc-0121-87150311

Right now (08/24/2025), I’m completely locked out of my account. The site instructs me to “reset my password,” but the process loops endlessly. I’ve run out of the “backup codes” SoundCloud once provided. As a result, I’m 100% locked out of my catalog — 110 songs and the fans I worked so hard to build. This song is my way of reclaiming power when the system silences artists.

Every lyric reflects that tension:

Verses expose the cold reality of ghosted artists and an institution that grades trust while abandoning creators.

Pre-choruses climb with righteous anger—“Boom, Boom, I’m going to rock this fucking room”—as I reclaim power.

Choruses and the bridge become stadium-sized chants, turning protest into a communal roar, demanding recognition and refusing to be silenced.

This is more than a song—it’s a rallying cry. It’s about taking back the mic when the system tries to mute us.

Artist vs. Distribution Platforms

Artists are often left with little control. Distribution companies like SoundCloud lock us behind policies—or silence us altogether. Even though they promise “tools” and “connectivity,” the truth is: when complaints pile up, we lose visibility, engagement, and trust. That imbalance is at the heart of this track—because without true access to artists, those platforms collapse into empty promises.

SoundCloud Today: Valuation & Revenue

Even while treating artists like ghost stories, SoundCloud is financially far from broke:

In 2023, SoundCloud generated approximately €288 million in annual revenue — around US $310 million — a year-over-year increase of 7–9%.
(Sources: cbinsights.com, musicbusinessworldwide.com, nypost.com)

For the first time in its history, SoundCloud achieved a positive EBITDA of about €2 million in 2023.
(Source: musicbusinessworldwide.com)

Its valuation has climbed steadily, reaching over US $1 billion in 2023.
(Source: prioridata.com)

So yes—they can be profitable and command massive value—yet still leave artists in the silence. That contrast is exactly what “Complaint Number 35” calls out.

#DJOracle
#ComplaintNumber35

Complaint Number 35

The pursuit of mastery is an endless journey, but those who persevere etch their names in history. 

The 2017 League of Legends World Championship begins September 23rd.

"Legends Never Die"
Featured artist: Against The Current
Written by: Riot Games Music Team, Alex Seaver of Mako, and Justin Tranter
Produced by: Riot Games Music Team, Alex Seaver of Mako, and Oliver
Mixed and mastered by: Riot Games Music Team
Vocals performed by: Against The Current
Vocal production by: Riot Games Music Team, and Colin Brittain
Additional vocal production by: Alex Goot

http://www.atcofficial.com/
https://www.youtube.com/againstthecurrentNY
https://www.facebook.com/againstthecurrentband
https://www.facebook.com/WeAreMako

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Legends Never Die when the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends Never Die they become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness 
Relentless you survive

They never lose hope when everything's cold and the fighting's near
It's deep in their bones they’ll run into smoke when the fire is fierce
'Oh pick yourself up, ‘cause

Legends Never Die when the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends Never Die they become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness 
Legends Never Die

They're written down in eternity
But you'll never see the price it costs, the scars collected all their lives

When everything’s lost, they pick up their hearts and avenge defeat
Before it all starts, they suffer through harm just to touch a dream
'Oh pick yourself up, ‘cause

Legends Never Die when the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends Never Die they become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness 
Legends Never Die

When the world is calling out your name
Begging you to fight
Pick yourself up once more
Pick yourself up, ‘cause

Legends Never Die when the world is calling you
Can you hear them screaming out your name?
Legends Never Die they become a part of you
Every time you bleed for reaching greatness 
Legends Never Die

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