The Truth About Major Label Deals & Why You Should Support Indie Artists

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Hi guys! Just keep in mind that this video is a call to action about supporting Independent artists rather than trying to be a complain-fest about major labels. A complain-fest is another topic for another vlog!

Hi Everyone!

Hope you have had a fab week and that the weekend has been enjoyable. I've been taking the weekend to re-set and am enjoying it as it's much needed.

This video really only scratches the surface on the realities of the music business and is based on my personal experience in the business dealing on the Major and Indie levels. Stats are taken from reports from media transcripts from conference panel session press reports and from my own personal knowledge. I hope to delve a little deeper in some future vlogs. I think it's very important to bring awareness and banish some myths that keep on being perpetuated. These myths cause confusion and unrealistic expectations which makes some artists' creative journey that much more difficult.

For more info and stats see:
IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry): http://www.ifpi.org

Indie acts rely mainly on the consistent support of fans to continue to create their art, earn a living and get the word out, as opposed to Major label artists who have the financial and marketing backing of a corporation or corporations. Please support Indie artists and don't wait for them to get at Major deal or become 'famous' to show your support. Buy their music now, spread the word now and attend shows if they do them. Some artists may have the chance to see if a Major label home is the right one for them, but many will not or will chose not to go down that path for various reasons. The Indie career path is a legitimate choice, just like the one of going the Major label route. A Major label deal does not validate talent.

Please take time out to check out the artists I mentioned in this video. There are many more that I'd like to introduce you to and will do so in other videos.

More links for the artists mentioned in the video:

Lisa Lavie
http://www.youtube.com/lisalavie1

David Choi
http://davidchoimusic.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/davidchoimusic

Laura Broad
http://www.myspace.com/laurabroad
http://www.youtube.com/user/blawah2000

Ahmir
http://www.youtube.com/user/ahmirTV
http://www.myspace.com/ahmirmusic

Meghan Tonjes
http://www.meghantonjes.com
http://www.youtube.com/tonjesml

Thanks for tuning in and c ya next week.

Much love,
Nat
xoxox

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[marshi09]

An amazing Video. Hope that this will be seen by millions, especially the co-musicians, the record label people, and the people that loves music!

[nataliemedia]

@marshi09 Thanks! Spread the word and share this video on your social networks and with your friends. Peace!

[marshi09]

@nataliemedia I will surely spread the words about this video... You explained and specified well the things about the said issue and I think it is the best and well explained statement about what really is happening to the music industry. God bless! and Peace be with you too! and one thing, I love your songs! and I think it's a way much better that some of the mainstream songs nowadays.

[nataliemedia]

@marshi09 Thank you for the support and kind words!

[nataliemedia]

Part 3 you begin to take steps to hone your craft, do your art, write songs, become a great artist... you can carve a career out for yourself and decide, if the opportunity ever comes, if you do or do not want to take that deal. But I would personally not recommend making getting a record deal your goal. It could be pointless and after all, if you love music and want to do it, just get out there and do it, regardless of deal or no deal.

[nataliemedia]

Part 2 It takes a lot of luck to get a deal, and even more to actually get your album released. There are countless stories of people with all the 'goods' getting signed to a label, but their album never coming back. So really all of this comes down to are you passionate about music and do you want to make a career no matter what, or do you just want to try for a label. If you make your own career and you fit the criteria, you might get offered a deal... but if you want a career and...

[nataliemedia]

@BeccaFaceLovesU Becca I would say that if you are quite young (between 10-17) and you don't mind having corporate people tell you who to be, what to wear, what songs to sing and how to sing them then by all means try for a label. Being on YouTube and/or being a partner has no impact on that in terms of being able to sign a contract. If you want a deal, do something outrageous, make a name for yourself, win a singing competition or get a high powered attorney to shop your demo.

[BeccaFaceLovesU]

thanks for taking the time to tell us this because i want to be an artist and i'm starting on youtube and i was just like confuse on what i should do.i mean i really wanna get signed and all but i didn't know which path i should take to get there. I was wondering if you could help me with a question i have.If your a youtube partner can you still get signed to a label?

[nataliemedia]

@IncreaseYourBelief Thank you! I wish you the very best with your art. Keep it up!

[IncreaseYourBelief]

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