Bronx, NY – In an era where streaming platforms control the narrative and take the lion’s share of profits, Bronx hip-hop artist Sinned has chosen a different path. After having his music removed from major streaming services in August 2024 for being too “risky,” he didn’t retreat—he revolutionized. Today, his independent platform scapegoatmusic.com stands as both a statement of artistic freedom and a direct pipeline between creator and supporter.

The Birth of The Shadow

“The darker side of Dennis Wilson. Or as Carl Jung would call it, The Shadow.”

That’s how Sinned describes his artistic persona—a character born 12 years ago during a period when he was away from music, attempting to break into the comic book world. But his demons had other plans.

“One night when I randomly started to rhyme again, I began to personify The Shadow in my raps,” Sinned explains. “One night turned into two, three, four. Before you know it I was once again developing concepts, creating songs. It was the outlet I needed. The Shadow is not only an identity but a weapon.”

This weapon has become Sinned’s vehicle for exploring the darkest corners of consciousness, control, and truth—what he calls “psychological horror,” his favorite movie genre translated into sound.

Independence or Nothing: The ScapegoatMusic.com Story

When major streaming platforms deemed Sinned’s content too controversial and pulled his music last August, most artists would have scrambled to sanitize their sound and return to the algorithm’s good graces. Sinned saw something else: opportunity.

“Independence,” he says simply when asked what scapegoatmusic.com represents. “What I once saw as a nightmare I began to see as a blessing in disguise.”

Inspired by rapper/producer Curtiss King’s DIY philosophy and exposure of how streaming platforms exploit artists financially, Sinned made a decisive pivot. He cancelled plans to return to Spotify and Apple Music and instead built his own platform.

“If I can’t be me, and be compensated fairly for my hard work, then I don’t want to mess with you,” he states. “When I buy an album, I want that money going directly to the artist I’m supporting, not a label or streaming platform. They’re not the ones in the booth, the artist is. They’re not the ones on stage, the artist is.”

ScapegoatMusic.com operates on a donation-based model—fans decide what they want to contribute, and every dollar goes directly to Sinned. No middlemen. No corporate percentage. Just artist and supporter.

“I learned that DSPs are no different than record labels,” he adds. “Scapegoatmusic however is not a DSP. Whatever my fans decide to donate (which is completely up to them) goes right to me.”

The Ritual Series: A Journey Through Darkness and Truth

Sinned’s catalog is a carefully constructed narrative universe, with each project serving as a chapter in a larger psychological exploration. His Diaries of Dennis Wilson touched on childhood fears of “the monster within”—the very shadow that would become his rap persona.

But it’s The Ritual series where Sinned’s vision reaches its most ambitious heights:

Act I explores the origins of the demonic deity Baphomet and Aleister Crowley’s Thelema philosophy—”do what thou wilt.”

Act II examines how Black entertainers and politicians are used as puppets by white elites who control the entertainment industry, using hip-hop, television, and manufactured “social justice” movements to maintain control.

Act III: MK Ultra—currently available on scapegoatmusic.com — draws inspiration from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War and dives deep into mind control through media. “III is the most personal for me out of the three because I use myself as an example,” Sinned reveals.

The project features anime and Boondocks-inspired music videos, with the second half (Songs 5-8) scheduled for release in spring 2026.

“Yin & Yang” and The Art of Psychological Warfare

His latest single “Yin & Yang,” produced by Xane OTB, continues Act III’s exploration of duality, control, and awakening. The track’s title itself speaks to the eternal tension between opposing forces—light and darkness, control and freedom, programming and consciousness.

The Scapegoat Philosophy

The scapegoat imagery that defines Sinned’s brand isn’t accidental—it’s essential to understanding his mission. Throughout history, scapegoats have been blamed, cast out, and sacrificed for speaking uncomfortable truths. In choosing this symbol, Sinned positions himself as an artist willing to carry that burden.

“On one hand educated, on another curious, in some instances pumped. But most importantly not alone,” he says of what he wants listeners to feel. “The best connection an artist can have with their fans/supporters is being relatable, which is one of the reasons why I’m such an open book in majority of my music. When people listen to an artist they want to step into their world and I try to make that as easy as possible.”

Experience The Shadow

ScapegoatMusic.com isn’t just a website—it’s a declaration of independence and an invitation into Sinned’s psychological horror show. Here, fans can access his complete catalog, support him directly, and become part of a movement that puts artistic integrity over algorithmic approval.

As major platforms continue tightening their grip on what artists can say and how they’re compensated, Sinned’s model offers a blueprint for true creative freedom. The Shadow isn’t hiding anymore—it’s building its own empire, one direct supporter at a time.

Dive into The Ritual and support independent hip-hop:

Website: scapegoatmusic.com

Instagram: @the___scapegoat

YouTube: @theshadowxiii

The Ritual – Act III: MK Ultra is available now exclusively at scapegoatmusic.com. Act III (Part 2) arrives Spring 2026.