The music industry is dominated by a small number of major record labels that control around 75-90% of the global market. These major labels, which include Universal, Sony, and Warner Music Group, have thousands of labels and release over 30,000 new albums per year. Independent labels provide an alternative to the major labels and have helped launch the careers of many popular artists. However, independent labels face financial challenges in promoting and distributing their music compared to the major labels. The future of the music industry remains uncertain as digital technologies continue to disrupt traditional business models.