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Evidence begins to accumulate when analyzing DOI's trajectory following her signing with TDE. Essential to understanding this narrative is acknowledging the role of label executives. According to Anthony Musa, a TDE executive, DOI was signed and supported as early as 2021, one year prior to the public announcement of her signing. This claim contradicts her narrative of an organic rise, suggesting instead that her career was considerably facilitated by label resources before the public even perceived her as an artist on the rise.