Question:
How would you feel if something you created was used unethically? I recently was offered a deal to sign with a major industry label making something I do out of integrity-(music, I am a singer) but they wouldn't give me control over what happened with it- it could be used in commercials and stuff if they choose that I don't condone. It is VERY hard to get that kind of deal (artistic control) if you need it. Usually if one builds up the reputation and distribution and shows then one doesn't need the major label anymore, and they're more ammenable to giving such concessions out. I can't get then to add anything in at this point even to give me access to that control at any point in the business relationship.

At this point I am holding out for artistic integrity.The legals of their contracts means they own the royalties and retain creative control to veto things or use for commercials or whatever they would want.

Any reason you can think of to give it more consideration??

Answer:
i think i'll opt to hold out. i love creating things, too– drawing, painting, sugar craft, etc– and each creation has a part of me in it because i work from the heart. if one of my creations is “bought” from me and used in a way that i dont agree with or have any control about, i think id be too hurt. its ike a part of me was treated badly, too.

while i cant command prices (and boy, who doesn't need money these days?), i dont just accept any business deal that goes against the principles that i uphold.

besides, your name goes with the song. whatever they do with it could make or break you. i think i'd err on the side of being overly cautious, than lose everything iv worked hard for to this point.

im a nobody in the eyes of the world. but im somebody in my eyes. i cant afford to lose my self-respect, if it's all i have in the end.

have a great day!

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