because you have to prove your self with your own material after they do a test run on you.

some acts get an executive Production credit which is a cute label

however its branding yourself and once your name catches on then they

allow you to get in the credits.

once the name is established then you get in on the publishing as a songwriter.

i remember when Jennifer lopez had like 12 writers on one song, but she got a credit.

all major acts have lifted and pinch more than a few times, said side co writer or Producer gets back alley loot and gets other projects.

gotta sell the Star