I promise they won’t get away with this y’all! Download “The Brave”. Lets give em the data they want. vydia.lnk.to/TheBrave

I’m 7 minutes in and this is interesting, but I want to know which data collection agency you were in contact with. I report physical sales to billboard independently every album and initially I had to give them access to the website’s backend, which I did. They’ve never asked about publishing or anything of that nature. They did count the physical sales though, which were in the thousands. I’m sure I can help.

The music industry is trash….. happy to see people waking up…. Love you Tom!

You articulated your thoughts so very well! Bravo Tom. We are rooting for you.

I have never liked rap but you've got a fan here... I have always told my daughter to never change who she is just to fit in... She's bullied at school because she's a straight A student and going to be a doctor... I am so proud of her and your messages are so powerful it send chills through me... I am a rocker not a rapper but yours is unbelievable...Thanks and never sell out...

Tom, I am in my mid 50s and I can tell you young man, you are really appreciated by folks in my era. You have that energy from what we had in the 70s and 80s. Don't stop being you and being a great artist. You're a good soul and the world needs more like you.

They arent that stupid. They believe how much you've sold. They watch you carefully enough to know. Thats just the excuse they are using to lock you out.

Hi Tom! I’m a 70 yr old lady who never liked rap music….until I heard you. I have listened to your tunes & I must say I absolutely love them! You’re a great rapper with a wonderful voice. And I must say also that you are a very handsome young man. Keep pumping out those tunes! ❤

As a former member of an independent Christian band, I experienced this first hand. That's why years later I went to music production school to learn how to do all of the things so that I could build a music production company and hopefully label that can stick a giant middle finger to the mainstream music industry! It's just as corrupt as our nation's capital is! You are 💯 right that it needs a complete overhaul. That, or we just need to build the greatest competition to them that would out perform then in every way! #hangovergangforever

Government controls EVERYTHING!!! Your music does not get played on the radio because you’re telling the TRUTH. Don’t EVER give up. I’m so proud of you Tom

The “data collection company” doesn’t really work for Billboard (even if they are getting paid by Billboard). They are working for the record companies, distribution companies, etc. Independent artists are a threat to that business model.

It does seem that the big record companies don't want the public to see you can achieve on your own. You are a pioneer and that is never easy. Thank you, Tom.

Your right man, that would have been a guaranteed #1 album. Wow, your plan would have broke the music industry. Wow, again super impressed and you deserve your spot.

This is why the radio sounds so homogeneous because Independent artists can’t get through. Thanks for exposing this Tom!

Not only are you an unbelievable musician musician, you have an intelligence about you that is undeniable both through your lyrics and and your fight for causes like this one...

A really wise man once said "Welcome to the system". I love that youre fighting for whats right, even for those that dont like you. I think this just serves to prove youre calling it all spot on. I love watching your (and Novas) success grow in spite of the music industries effort to keep you down. Yall are truly legendary.

Keep fighting ! You, REN & Chinchilla, among others, have more talent than any "signed" artists. You no longer need the "industry". You got this with UKposts and social and your own talent ! ❤ The numbers speak for themselves.

Hey Tom! You should hire a law firm to threaten them with a lawsuit. They are representing themselves as a "data collection company." They have responsibilities to Billboard and the public at large. They cannot legally hold independent artists hostage to their way of business. Peace to all the awakening ones.

You need to file a lawsuit against the data collection company, if they won’t answer your questions then a judge will.

Thank you for this in depth report of the fight you've been fighting for recognition of your hard work and the recognition of Independent Artists Globally. Truly inspiring. As one who wouldn't sell their soul to the superficial industry at a very young age, now surviving as an independent artist, I truly appreciate those who are doing the same and paving a new path, away from the Ritualistic crossroads all great artists face eventually. Stay strong. Your message is being guided to those who need it. May you and your work be protected. 🙏🎶⭐ Rock on.

I have been listening to your music for two weeks now. I must say I have been blown away! You and Nova are warriors! Thank you for standing strong in your battle with Mainstream! It might be out of my place to say, but I would hire an attorney to sue both Billboard and their data collection companies! You deserve the recognition you have earned! My blood is boiling for you!

Damn Tom, even the Billboard charts are fake news. So sorry this is happening to you. I'll continue to click your videos and do my part to show support. All the best

They are not miserably failing to understand anything!!! THEY ARE GASLIGHTING YOU!

Your music changes their narrative of the influence they have on society, which is all backwards. I just subscribed and I really love your music! Will continue praying for ya’ll’s success 🙏🏻

Love and positive energy to Nova and yourself as you move through this nonsense. Bravo on yet another spectacular song! Congratulations on holding the line through all the crazy making. They indeed knew exactly what you had been doing, yet needed to somehow make you jump through their hoops on demand because of it. No matter how you look at, you absolutely beat them at they're own game. Which burns their asses! 🤣👏💖✌

You're a threat, you enlighten people, make them think, red pill them, if you will. They don't like that. You and Nova don't comply, don't conform, don't give in. And THAT IS THE REASON WE THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD LOVE YOU AND YOUR WORK. Hold the line guys, keep making that fabulous content, never stop.

This is deliberate, they'll be in cahoots with all the big labels. They won't want independent artists getting to the top because it threatens these labels.

Unbelievable....ya'll are so strong.. Thank you. Your endurance doesn't go unnoticed

Love your music Tom, & Nova!!! I’ll check out the album and I know you both will not give up and this only makes you fight harder to win!!!

If the industry sees independent artists doing it without them... more independent artists will flourish and the industry will fail. And it should at this point.

They are LYING Lawyer up Take it to court, set a precedent, And SHAKE THE INDUSTRY TO THE CORE!! love you guys!🏆💯🔥🎸

I just found you guys. What your doing is so important. I'm hoping that this is the spark that brings together an independent "chart" - an open source, transparent, honest reflection of music. We all well know the commercial music industry is a stinking pile of parasitic, abusive, low life's backed by the worst kind of people on this planet. We don't want them, we don't need them. When it comes down to it - they need us. It's no different to an abusive domestic relationship. With the support of the listeners, the true music lovers, we can provide a sanctuary for independent artists to thrive. We can bring real music back to the people, and watch the industry produced swill disappear down the drain where it belongs. Good music drives it's own industry... we don't need the "middle men" anymore. Love your work!

My neighbor from the north! Eric from Wisconsin here and was compelled to comment on one of your posts.. You fricken rock! Much love to ya and your fam! and keep up the amazing work! You passed a vibration to me through your music and the energy is absolutely pure! Hallelujah Hollaback

Music industry and media sucks. Keep doing you, you’re an inspiration to many🤟🏻 they can’t silence you

It’s almost like the charts are just a publicity machine for the big labels. As if they don’t actually care about what’s selling, only what the major labels tell them. Like a bunch of talentless hacks are worried that if artists cut them out, the hacks will have to get an actual job… so weird.

Thanks for sharing…Transparency, how refreshing…You have to laugh that they’re confused & can’t understand your commitment to success and it’s fact… best wishes

Wow this story makes me so mad!!! How absolutely ridiculous that you dealt with that. Absolute incompetence. I would be furious, seriously. You guys were completely right to keep pursuing this and fighting like you did. I love your email to them. You worded it perfectly and the fact that they never responded back to you is completely and utterly asinine. I just started folllowing you and love your music and videos. So good!! You are so inspiring.

This is why I don’t take Billboard or the Grammys seriously. I feel that record labels just buy their major artists popularity behind the scenes to create fake hype. It explains why the most popular artists can release such mediocre music and it still somehow gets awards and goes to #1.

You inspire even me... Even through tons of pain brother ... Love what y'all are doing. Love y'all... And never fn give up ... My ninja... Semper FN Fidelis

You're both so amazing! Keep showing the world that the independent people matter! We the people, God's people, are listening. And LOVE your music and lyrics. They are scared of you guys and what you're bringing light to. 👏👏👏 BRAVO

They can't accept the reality that y'all don't need "the system" to produce your music .. good for you and I hope more artists switch to doing it independently. The old "system" is broken and needs to go anyways...

Your mistake was to believe the music industry was about art, when it's actually about control.

I dont nomally listen to rap , but I listen to you and can actually understand every word you say ! The messages you put out thru ypur music is the truth of what is going on on our world ! You keep going , put it out there ! Love you ❤

Never stop dropping that mic bro . We are 2 Canadians that fled Chinada for Mexico oct 14th 2021. Best decision we ever made. we fully support your believes and you mission 🙏🏽🙏🏽 God bless you and your family

"We might never win the fight but I'm damn sure showing up for it. " - Tom Mcdonald (Only the Brave) 2022 ❤️

you’re an inspiration to many

Keep up the excellent work. Much respect and you truly rock. Well done on not giving up. You are a true light worker and setting all free by revealing the truth through your music. True art at its best.

It is so funny how you kept coming up on my you tube feed over and over and I kept looking at you and thinking why would you tattoo your face as much as you have. I finally realized there was a message for me and you have hit the nail on the head and I wished I could speak the truth so gracefully as you can. I don’t care for rap and the more I listened, the more I saw your tattoos as such depth of you are and the intense message you have for all of us! Thank you! You have lifted my spirits in such a difficult time of my life, so please keep being you!

1. Lawyer up 2. Go to your politicians 3. Keep us updated 4. Keep the message and the music coming Gratitude, Jim

I’m not a musician but I’m sharing the hell out of this. I’m sick and tired of “the system” screwing anyone that won’t bow down. We’re the rebellion. Thank you for being real!!!!

I LOVE YOUR MISSION!!! YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL!!! Im from LA and I know you’re speaking TRUTH!!!

This is just proof of how scared they are of your success. You're a positive voice that's bringing people together. Keep pushing back 🙏❤️

You and Nova are amazing!! Keep pushing against the music industry BS

I love yours and Nova's drive in never giving up! I wish you two nothing but the best! I'm a proud new fan, and look forward to hearing more of your songs! You and Nova ROCK!

God Bless you Tom and Nova. This is Exactly what your Message is about. The System is Corrupt and expect YOU to Conform to thier standards!!! You Don't need them. You have US and WE Love you

Genius at work. Not an accident that you are being dismissed. They cannot control you and this scares them. They know what you have done but refuse to acknowledge it because others might learn that they also do not need a controlling music label to be successful. Keep up the work. We believe your numbers that they refuse to report.

dont ever stop being you. they hate you because you proved you dont need them, you cant be bought or controled and they dont llike it. but its exactly what we need right now. your a legend already for that reason alone. much respect.

You finally did break thru #1 on billboard Congrats!

Keep pushing regardless of the unfairness of these backward thinking data collection companies. I discovered your music today when I listened to Dax song he featured you in. Your musicianship is phenomenal and the message it carry is powerful.

No matter what happens, you don't need validation from "Billboard" charts to know who you are and how popular, meaningful and powerful your music is. Your Pro America message is inspiring and makes a difference. Thank you Nova and Tom!

Damn dude.. I don't listen to your style of music, not saying I don't like your art; it's just not something I listen to over and over.. I'm about to buy your album just to help you with this fight. What you're doing is fucking amazing and makes you #1 alone. So $15 is a small cheers, I hope it helps you out a tiny little bit.

TOM n NOVA You both are truly inspirational God bless you both.

Rock on, brother! You’re making a HUGE impact!

You are fantastic! I am a 73 year old woman who has never listened to rap before. You are speaking the truth young man thank you

As a music lover I have to say I am sick to death with the crap the billboard charts are forcing into our ears. I’ve stopped listening to music radio and only listen to talk show only or else my music collection. Tom and independent artists like him are a breath of fresh air. We need to hear more music and artists like you Tom.

Disheartening to hear Tom. What’s heartening, is you. We need more folks like you. Keep on it. I’ll download that bad brother.

You are Amazing ! Love your music to my soul . Thank you ❤️

As an ecommerce guy, let me explain why logging into store backend should provide verification of Tom's numbers... Every transaction will have a transaction ID along with payment verification from the credit card processor....this cannot be faked or scammed in on the backend. Billboard clearly does not want to accept information Tom & crew.

It's time to take our freedoms back in SO many ways!! ♥️🇺🇲 Keep up the great music and saying what most of us think!!

Absolutely LOVE you both!!! Remember, A lion does not need to tell you he’s a lion. Everybody KNOWS!

Thanks for going out of your way to help others

Big money always tries to hold down the independent artist. The #'s company is probably owned by the industry... I have no doubt we are watching a #1 artist bro 💯

Tom... you've already won. You beat the system and have avoided the middle man. I'm not the biggest fan of your music, but I respect you tremendously for your hard work and the fact that you're doing it without the fake industry. We need you, because if we already know most of the music on Billboard is shit anyway.

Absolute insanity! My heart just hurts to see you guys go thru this maddening ridiculousness! Thanks for opening our eyes!

Thank you for the video it was very informative and I wish you the best

As a fellow independent artist this is sad to hear. They clearly just didn't want your sales to be cleared. Disgraceful and disheartening

You're proving to all musicians everywhere, they don't need a record company or promoters to be successful. They fear everything you guy's represent... You guy's ROCK!!!! We see too!!!!!!!

" We wanted to play with the Big Boys. " TOM.... YOU ARE THE BIG BOY! 😇 God Bless You!!!

Tom & Nova, you are simply Incredible! Keep up great work! Thank you!

You don't need superficial Billboard recognition. Be a rebel! Keep doing what you do!

The bottom line is that the Billboards do not want independent artist to bypass their puppet artist. Tom & Nova's music is too controversial for the music industry to swallow, you are literally their competition. Remain independent it's worth it at the end. Peace & Love to All.

My Husband went to Berkley School Of Music in Boston . Most of the music we listen to never was on the billboard charts . I see how it would bother you , you all put so much working in to great music, You should be reconized and they should put you at number one !!! You know its because you say the truth !!!

Very well explained I apologise I've never heard of you, I came across you by default on a youtube ad today , I was about to do the usual " skip ad " but became engrossed in the music video (American flags) .then I became intrigued, ,watched another music vid (dirty money) next thing I, m subscribing to your channel, brilliant clever artist and clever lyrics ..that speaks the truth 👍❤❤

People, we must PROTECT AND SUPPORT THIS YOUNG MAN!

They are scared of you Tom. You have surpassed their expectations. Please tell Nova great job! ❤️ It's a badge of honor being over the target. Smell the panic! They don't know what the hell to do. Love you both. Putting a glitch in The matrix.

Wow. They will stop at nothing to keep you out of the game. I mean wouldn’t just blow their whole world if an independent artist blew all the “mainstream” artists out of the water. Keep up the good fight Brother.

Billboard is a relic, from a bygone era. They just don't know they've been replaced by the internet. You got my support Tom. I'll hit up Amazon right now.

My father is a senator he likes your music and i told him about this it really grind his gears and he said he can get some people involved. I really hope he does i will keep nagging him about this.

good for you!!! keep up the good fight! signed, your mom. Not really but i'm old enough to be (63). Found you by accident and said to myself; self.. this fella has lots to say and i want to hear it!! Don't let those worms wear you and your lady down. Positive energy sent your way, from your birth country. Cheers

At 61 yrs. old hater of RAP an old Classic Rock guy I will say this ...Tom you are becoming the industry and that is a threat .. I am sharing your music and message with my nieces nephews and friends and family ...so proud of you man I call you the Hammer ...breaking through the DELUSION this world is in .... The McDonald/Nova AWARDS would be awesome ... you will wipe them out! Don't look DOWN! it is WHO YOU ARE ... Thank You for releasing your GIFT

It seems like they pulled a scenario where you asked them, "Why wouldn't you count these statistics counting towards the chart?" and they hit you with a "because" or "just because" answer. The industry is scared of independent artists because THEY don't benefit from it. Great vid Tom! Keep killing it bro!

Such an important message. Love your lyrics and messages friend.

It’s showing the way , keep your energy towards the good for all , trust in that for future artist . Your brand is the stand !

The industry is a big club, and anyone not a part of their club gets the door slammed in their face. Music, Gun, Gaming, Politics, Art, you name it. These clubs are everywhere.

Dude, I’ve been a musician and in music forever. The fact is, the entire industry is rigged and has been since the 1950s. It’s a money machine that benefits the record companies and the record companies alone. The artists themselves receive pennies on the dollar. The charts have all been rigged since the early days of music. Just look how the industry buys into the radio stations or at least did before streaming hit. I’m sure they have bought into the streaming services also. The Grammys, Billboard music awards, all of that stuff is a popularity contest meant to promote up-and-coming artists and make them look bigger in order to draw more people to buy more downloads, watch more videos and gas up the industry machine. Why do you think people like Michael Jackson, Prince, George Michael and how many others were trying to sue themselves out of the contract that they signed when they were kids that essentially took everything from them and made them slaves to the industry. While making record companies billions and trillions of dollars. People like you are a gremlin to the machine. Threatening to bring it down and expose just how unfairly they’ve been treating and paying the people making the music that drives their machine. Before the Internet and UKposts and other ways that artist could promote themselves, there was no other recourse but to sign a contract that essentially signed your music and life away. Making artists indebted to those record companies for the life of their contracts, which unfortunately sometimes extend their entire careers. Keep doing what you’re doing, as other independent artists are doing the same… let’s bring down the machine and make the music industry fair for those who are creating. You’re a good man, keep up the good fight.

Good for you my son is a musician all original and he also is very educated and informed about the music industry and how unfair and unethical and how they basically lure innocent musicians into their traps solely for their own benefit and profit! Stay strong and keep spreading the truth!

Can't stand the music industry and the crap they've been handing us for 30 years. You're awesome and keep on doing you!

This leads me to believe that Industries like music for instance have been lying about numbers forever. They prop up artists that they create themselves, then they create a fake buzz around the artist and fake numbers. This leaves out independent creators like Tom and Nova. I hope you guys get the attention you deserve.

Thank you for being so smart and telling the truth about this stuff. Keep it coming!

Bro this is CRAZY!!! Not only because of the dunces in the industry but also because of the clarity of your work ethic!! This single video has massively influenced my drive to step up my grind! Thank you bro!!