27. "I don't think it's about not understanding the contract..." In response to In response to 21
I think its more likely that an unsigned artist has no leverage to negotiate these contracts. They put it in front of you and say sign, if you try and push back and negotiate they move on to the next hot artist at the moment.
One could argue she should have gone independent and build her own brand, but there is no telling that would have worked and the only reason we may have heard of her is because she signed a shitty contract and got exposure.
********** "Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson