Entertainment Law Tip: Getting Signed To A Major Record Label

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[e381cq]

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[sellbeats]

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[jbohler33]

Insightful vid. One thing I have noticed though is that many artists that start on relatively smaller labels almost always seem to switch to one of the big four (Universal, EMI, etc.) eventually. Could this be because major labels offer favorable deals to artists that have already become somewhat known while with smaller labels?

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[SlimScavenger]

I like the advice; but, The music at the beginning and end of the clip made it a little hard to hear you.

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[footballin724]

Im a freshman and a mass comm major. Im trying to be an entertainment lawyer, should i keep my major and apply for law school?

[sweetseduction310]

Some law schools will accept any major, however some are given first priority because they are known to prepare you with high quality writing and analyzing skills. Ie: English, History, Poly Sci, and I would say #1 Philosophy. Not saying comm majors are not qualified but your major is a reflection of how well equipped you are to handle the high academic expectations of law school.

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[prepgurlkrys]

im a soon to be college freshman you aspires to be an entertainment lawyer.. but im having a hard time determing what major i should choose.. i was wondering if u could give me some guidance.. please!!!.. lol.. i have spoken to many individuals in the music field and i have yet to recieve any helpful information

[rbjefferson]

@prepgurlkrys I suggest you focus on courses that develop your writing skills and critical thinking because that is pretty much what law school is in a nutshell. Don't focus on the "entertainment" aspect...you have to become an attorney first.

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[MentalityRecordsOnly]

ok we independent artist tryna get out there similar to u so im basicly saying help me help you and the reason why we made a label is because it has good promo and people are thirsty tryna get sighned. we not taken advantage of people nuthin like dat. MENTALITY RECORDS is basicly a group and soon to become a real label. u down?

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[EuphoriaMusicSession]

(cont'd.) through shows like Big Time Rush, or the Jonas Brothers. This way, when a major record label offers a kid a deal, the kid will automatically take whatever the deal is without any thought, just because he was fed the idea that a major label is THE ONLY WAY. That's how the industry is still makin money. Yes, they're smart, but it's ruining mainstream music for all of us. (this is also why you only see KIDS on the radio and big stages these days) put it all together and it makes sense.

[EuphoriaMusicSession]

Do you know how easy it is to do everything by yourself??? i mean yea, you could always use a producer and engineer for your record's quality, but with the internet and other technologies these days, it's so EASY to record, mix, produce, and virally market your music. BUT... have you ever wondered why shows on Disney or Nickelodeon suck nowadays? it's because the industry has taken over the media, feeding false messages to children. messages saying "you can't be successful unless you're signed"

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[dominiquepopprincess]

I love your info but can you drop the background music.I cant focus on what your saying.Thanks.

[biggaflex2gs]

seem like everybody in the music industry is either a fag or a friggin devil head....

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[oghenesoro]

Thanks for the advice

[TONYE17]

do you know how to solicit a demo? i have family in the business but i really don't want them to think im using them and i want to try to make it on my own but i have no idea how to get my demo solicited so the a/r's don't just throw it away ..do you know how it all works demo wise . the passions there but i still need the knowledge on how the biss works ..

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[adxnp]

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[ikpraatstraat]

do you sell your nose?

[Disisions]

I want to go to college for this. How do I start. And how do I keep a stay In the game for entertainment attorney?

[Givingmyself]

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[traysmith1992]

great video just music is a little too loud. i want use to want to be a entertainment lawyer and i just recently thought about it after coming across a college that might be able to help

[modemwoody]

Hey I like ur video but im not interested in getting a record deal im interested in getting a contract to an entertainment firm! how did u get started in it?

[CrimeSuspectz]

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[EuphoriaMusicSession]

my band and i have decided not to get signed to a very major label. Tooth n' Nail at the biggest

[TONYE17]

i just want creative freedom how do i know I'm getting that if i were signed..

[TheThroney]

you read the contract, you have an entertainment attorney go through it with you, and I'd assume you either take it or dont and keep looking for the label that's right for you..

[kisame426]

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[JCFootballrulz07]

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[KaersoNProductionS]

I HAVE to be signed man!!! I'm tallented

[robertantonnyc]

Enjoyed this tidbit. It seems that if you're a singer that doesn't write then a 360 might be more lucrative for you; but if you write and produce then you'd want to control more of your material from the source.

It's difficult to get seen in any case, but you have to decide where u wanna go and what you're willing to pay for it.

Thanks.

[bobbywashington]

Thanx for the confirmation! Ive been litterally selling my r and b albums from the trunk for over 7 years now! With over 80 thousand sold! And Now with the digital on my side theres no stopping me! Independant is the way to go! 360 deal No Way!!!!

[Maddman27]

fuck the major labels do ya own thing

[NubSmoo]

i still dont get it

[torawfordiz]

where should i look for a entertainment lawer and what should i all ready have before working with one

[DeathLicht666]

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[Maniac614]

thx man

[stephyxoyekunle]

Thank you so much this is really insightful!

I am a singer, and I really have been trying to get with a record label wether indie or major

thank you :)

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[LadyTai7]

"...if they can't do what they say they can do with those rights... then you're stuck!!!" How can that be if you've got a good attorney as yourself looking out for you?

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[NONcorrupt]

thanks man.....this was very insightful to me......i was once told by a recording engineer that "getting signed" can be the worse thing you can do sometimes....i didn't understand at the time.....but now i know

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[dappa860]

I'm in the woods in Ct,and I'm currently looking for direction. I write all my own music and feel my music is gonna be the movement in R&B..Check me out man..

[Jazzy17ATL]

I have a question im going to school to become an Entertainment Lawyer but there is not that much oppurtunity I see for woman because the clients think woman arent tough enough to handle there contracts so what should I do?

[rbjefferson]

That's not true at all. The most powerful attorney I know is a woman, Nena Shaw...look her up and use it as inspiration.

[Jazzy17ATL]

Thanx alot your advice has truely been inspiration for me to follow my dreams and not let peoples words discourage me

[evanescence345]

whats the song name in the video?

[BlackSkullz09]

@rbjefferson Hey umm is it a good idea to put your music on myspace and try to get a record deal by being in the top 5 unsigned artist? because Colbie calit got her's that way, and so did RBN singer Iyaz who got the eye of J.R who produced sea kingston. So yea is that a smart way to get a record deal?

[gastonjabaly]

seams to be that record deals are only signed to fag pop artists that are over produced to be your disposalble idols you brain washed fukminds you all suk

[naaapster]

great but i think the music is 2 loud

[goat918]

good lookin out

[Phutureproducer]

thanks for this info, much appriciation

[UnbornEntertainment]

Thanks for the advice. I guess the next logical question for those of us who have successfully started an independent label is, "How do you get marketing and distribution for independent labels?"

Tim Smith, CEO

Unborn Entertainment.

[RowlandBelize]

what'sup, definitely a guy that writes his own music and would love to see what your label is about.  right now I'm working on getting a camera so that I can post something up here. If anything though, let me know where you are in the world and we can make simple phone calls and you can hear me sing live

[Tay0537]

This insight was beneficial, I definately needed this! GOod Lookin!

[blahblahblahman]

I want to be signed to a label because of their advertising/marketing prowess. They can "get you out there", like you said.

[EZGakaPleonasm]

good shit. thanks for the tips!!!

[effectiam]

good luck getting signed EZGakaPleonasm you retard lmao. why don't you get a real career path then you can fly over and try beat me up hahaha

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LMFAO  get a real career path eh??? what like the job you have suckin cock at red lights for pocket change??? lol are you checkin out all my psots or someting??? wow, i have a youtube stalker lol seriously... get a life dude... i know for a fact that you wouldnt say a 1/4 the shit your talkin if we were face to face, so shut the fuck up, simple & plain

[fmbighair]

thanks so much for being so gracious with your info, the backgrouund music is kinda distracting tho, lol.

[toyoyta34]

thanks man

[hawkfunk]

Well said, good info.

[darkstarrecords]

Very Nice!

[lthydn]

Thanks for the tips man..really appreciated