[4] The original goal of the record label, as Lastufka stated in a video on the subject, is to provide a distribution network for talented artists of YouTube and to make sure their music reaches out to the "largest audience possible.

"[5] The offices of DFTBA Records were in Manhattan, Illinois,[6] until early 2013 when they were relocated to Green's current residence, Missoula, Montana.

[9] On June 18, 2014, Lastufka announced his decision to sell his stake in the record label, and resigned as president, to pursue other projects.

[12] In March 2014, several artists signed under DFTBA Records, including Alex Day and Tom Milsom, were involved in sexual abuse accusations.

[17][18] Around the same time, a former DFTBA Record-signed artist, Michael Lombardo was sentenced to five years in prison due to pleading guilty on eleven counts of child pornography charges.