As an artist in this day and technical age it is important
that you have some sort of leverage in order to protect your brand and pockets
from record companies. Too many young artists are taken advantage of
financially because they failed to read the contract that is presented in front
of them; they are too anxious to be signed.
Artists feel that this is a once in a lifetime deal, whether it is
signing with that record company or manager who claim they can make them a star
overnight. Next thing you know the
record company or even your manager owns everything you create. This is why I appreciate the business minded
the artist who recognizes their self-worth or who has enough patience,
foresight and intuition to secure a deal that is beneficial to him or her.
