Just to add one more thing.....

the biggest scam in the music business has always been and continues to be, record company contracts for recording artists.

The newest one being the "360 contract".

A 360 contract, or multiple rights deal, is a record deal where the record label receives a percentage of an artist's income from various revenue streams beyond just music sales, such as live performances, touring, merchandise, endorsements, and publishing. In exchange for this broader share of income, the label often provides artists with greater support, such as larger advances, more tour support, aggressive marketing, and a larger commitment to developing their overall career. While beneficial for artists who need comprehensive career support, 360 deals require careful negotiation to ensure the artist receives a fair share of profits and retains enough control over their brand and creative decisions.

Read that carefully. They are taking a share of EVERYTHING you earn from the music to live shows and merch that you sell. All the advances get paid back but with a convoluted formula that favors in a big way the record company. There's no shortage of YouTube videos on this topic. A good one I saw was John Rich discussing this.

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