Finding My Way Forward After CD Baby
2026© Oya Obinidodo. All rights reserved . It’s been a rough week since CD Baby decided to pull all my music from streaming sites. I’m sure many artists can relate to the frustration that comes with investing so heavily in your craft, only to feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. I’ve poured thousands of dollars into my music career—loans, studio time, production costs, you name it. And now, I’m still dealing with the fallout. As an artist, the heart of what I do involves sharing my music with the world. So, when I discovered that my tracks were taken down, it felt like a punch to the gut. Sure, I still have my artist radio playing on platforms like Pandora and iHeartRadio, but that doesn’t change the fact that I’m in a holding pattern. I can’t release any new material unless I make the switch to a new distributor. Here’s the kicker—I really don’t want to switch. Trust is hard to come by in this industry, and after my experience with CD Baby, I’m hesitant to dive into a...
