The Lowdown:
Puppets or Masters..... Who Really Makes Money?

As we all see most of the time the artists have the big houses, expensive cars, and blinging jewelry. We see the flashy lifestyle displayed on t.v. and videos and many people think that these people are really making that money. I am here to let you know it is all a front. The label is who REALLY gets all the money not the artist. The artist are the puppets and the executives are the masters. Artist really don't see money until they go platinum and even then not really if they go over budget.

This game is really serious and is ruthless when it comes to MONEY!

For those of you who don't know, an artist advance is a BIG check that could range from $20,000 to a million dollars that is made out to an artist. This is money that the company invests in the artist's project which can include recording time, travel, room and board, guest appearances on the album, plus photo and videoshoots. All of this money HAS TO BE PAID BACK! In certain instances, a record company may give and artist a signing bonus and these monies do not have to be paid back, alas Papoose 1.5 Million Dollar Deal

But in any event, An artist doesn't see money until they go on tour or do shows--in the music industry we call em PAID DATES cause thats when the artists gets cash in hand. But don't get it twisted because they still have to pay managers, lawyers, and so on. As you enter this world I would research and study exactly what field of entertainment you will like to enter. When that is even done go back and pick another aspect of it because it is smart to have a back up plan. The only benefit artist receive is fame which allows them to put themselves out there for other opportunities and ventures.

Most TOP LEVEL executives are the ones in the music and fashion industry who live the good life. They are like pimps in a way. They give you money and put you out there for the world then collect the money once you make a profit and only give you a percentage. That is the way the game works! Why do you think TLC went bankrupt off of "CrazySexyCool" and that album went more then just platinum. Why do you think so many artists go outside their genre and into other outlets to make money. It's a Hustle!




I leave you with this list of puppets and masters:

Artist- Puppets

Label and Exec.- Masters

Producers- Masters

Songwriters- Masters

Managers- Masters

Designers- Puppets


Until Next time.....

~Blue Diamond~