Some Details Emerge About Jay-Z’s StarRoc Label

Some minor details have emerged about Jay’s new label venture with Norwegian production duo Stargate (Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen). A source tells MTV News that the label will be based out of the Roc The Mic studios in Manhattan and will look to sign artists to the sometimes controversial “360 deals” that have become popular since people recently realized that they no longer had to pay for music. The New York Times also reported this past Sunday that the label will also have a publishing arm.
That’s all I’ve got.
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September 23rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
That’s all I’ve got.
^ blog harder
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
*takes t-liners out of bag*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Mmmm Serena
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Top 5 R&B Dudes That Disappeared:
1) Bilal- I know how is he 1st? That Fastlane was that shit!
2) DeAngelo- 1st album was aight
3) Maxwell- It’s un’fortunate’ homie is on a milk carton
4) Case- That ‘I’m Missing You’ is flava!
5) KC- Cooked Crack… Literally
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Jay Z = Executive Fail
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Whats a “360″ deal? I’m surprised that I haven’t heard of it yet.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Yo Serena is the finest ugliest bitch ever!
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:17 pm
foekist Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:12 pm
plug Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:09 pm
SMH @ cOLD self ethering himself again…
$$
i thought the one that would be considered etherin themselves would be the person interacting with the fake thinkin it’s really Crooked…
^too bad that wasn’t really happening…at least in my case anyway…
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:17 pm
360 deal means they try to get a cut of your tour money and endorsement deals …
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
nevermind I figured it out…but YO….Jay Z is rocking some long hair in that pic… he almost looks like Charles Hamilton…
Good thing he’s a better rapper!
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Whats a “360″ deal? I’m surprised that I haven’t heard of it yet.
^Anything the artists does gets raped by the label. Shows, clothing line, cologne/perfume etc…
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
>>Whats a “360″ deal? I’m surprised that I haven’t heard of it yet.
it means the label gets a piece of the artists merchandising, touring, etc. in addition to their music sales.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/11/arts/music/11leed.html
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:19 pm
^^^
… So I’m confused.. What’s a 360 deal again?
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
serena is mad grace jones-ish
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
the T.I’s (what do you really know about that) are trying to market as a one stop shopping for an artist
but it just a way to get more money …
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
*daps people*
serena gets better and better looking each year. and so does venus, btw.
lebron james STAY being the worst dressed rich man in the world.
always looks like he has ex-teammate, Damon Jones clothes on.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
THE-XFACTA Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Top 5 R&B Dudes That Disappeared:
2) DeAngelo- 1st album was aight
———————
Brown Sugar and Voodoo were classics. Minus Musiq’s Luvanmusiq ain’t no (male) R&B CD came out as good as them. And D’Angelo went batshit after “How Does It Feel” came out cuz it took away from his music but gave him more sex appeal (none).
http://tinyurl.com/4fzek2
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
whos that dude standing between lebron and jay z????
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
THE-XFACTA Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Top 5 R&B Dudes That Disappeared:
2) DeAngelo- 1st album was aight
———————
Brown Sugar and Voodoo were classics. Minus Musiq’s Luvanmusiq ain’t no (male) R&B CD came out as good as them. And D’Angelo went batshit after “How Does It Feel” came out cuz it took away from his music but gave him more sex appeal (none).
tinyurl.com/4fzek2
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
What the fuck is that on jay-z head?
Pete Rock on Not Receiving Production Credit for Biggie’s “Juicy”
^Ayo!
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
how recent is that pic?
Jayz lookin like a gay frank lucas
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
catch22 Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
serena is mad grace jones-ish
————-
SMH.
lenscrafters.com is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
you’re a neanderthal if you find Venus the least bit attractive.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
R.J.Orion Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
*daps people*
serena gets better and better looking each year. and so does venus, btw.
lebron james STAY being the worst dressed rich man in the world.
always looks like he has ex-teammate, Damon Jones clothes on.
—-
Yo if you would have seen that nigga in the playoffs last year. Homie had on a fucking Military outfit that was somehow made into a suit. Shit was ostentatious as a motherfucker
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
eskay Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:18 pm
>>Whats a “360″ deal? I’m surprised that I haven’t heard of it yet.
it means the label gets a piece of the artists merchandising, touring, etc. in addition to their music sales.
^ it means artists who agree to it stay losing
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
plug Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
whos that dude standing between lebron and jay z????
^ paramedics breathing soft on him.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
And about Jay in that pic: I heard he was growing his hair out for a movie. Any thruth to that?
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Puffy invented the
360 dealRemix?September 23rd, 2008 at 4:23 pm
Long description of 360 deal to follow:
______________________________
What once was a deal of artists agreeing to hand over about 85% of album shares, but pocketing profit from tours, merchandising and publishing has been morphed into what is called the “360-Deal” or the “Multi-Rights Deal”. What this means is that not only do record labels get about 70-85% of album sales, they will also receive a cut of tour sales, merchandising, and publishing.
The 360 Deal allows labels to capitalize on artists as a brand and push more paths of revenue, thus giving the label more incentive to push the success of an act and market them in every way possible( this is due to the growing “mogul” trend amongst most current artists). The label will now own the act in everything they do and pocket a rough estimate of 30-50% of net earnings.
Well what exactly does that mean? Here’s a break down of a typical 360-deal:
Album Sales: The artist will get somewhere between 15-30% which is an estimate of $1-$3 per album sold. The larger percentage goes into the label’s pockets and covers production expenses.
Publishing: Artists get about a dime for writing their own songs and music, more if the song is featured in film or television. The labels now get a cut of that.
Touring: After all standard “touring” expenses are covered (travel, equipment, set costs, staff) the label will now get 10% of what’s left over
Merchandising: We’re no longer just talking T-shirts here. We’re talking endorsement deals, clothing lines, fragrances, energy drinks.. whatever the artist puts it’s name on the record label takes 10% of.
So what’s the verdict of the 360-deal? Is it healthy for new artists or is it screwing them over royally?
At first thought one may think the artists are getting screwed in the 360. It’s not terribly difficult to gain recognition as a musician these days with the phenomenon of Internet marketing and music distribution. An act can simply upload a video on Youtube or add their songs to Myspace and create a nice-sized fanbase without the help of a label.
On second thought, digging in deeper to the specifics of 360-deal the advantages are kind of handsome. The label now has more incentive to work harder for an act because they are now a major investment. In the 360 acts are groomed more carefully in hopes to promise longevity and success in their careers, music and otherwise. They are marketed in more ways than ever, and marketed harder; in order to push sales and generate profit. To cover the inevitable lack of initial finance acts will also receive a larger advance and up to 30% of album royalties (double the standard percentage).
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shamelessly jacked from depunkedmusic.blogspot.com/2007/11/rewriting-record-contracts-360-deal.html
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:23 pm
That’s all I’ve got.
^^^
AYOO.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
R.J.Orion Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:21 pm
catch22 Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
serena is mad grace jones-ish
————-
SMH.
lenscrafters.com is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
^^
no way son. i’m sayin shes one one those chicks who’s got mannish features but niggas still stay on her dick.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
*looks at pic*
*does not get a shape up either*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
What did Erykah mean by having 3 quaters and 6 dimes. Yeah I did laugh, but I didn’t understand the math.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:24 pm
no way son. i’m sayin shes one one those chicks who’s got mannish features but niggas still stay on her dick.
^ pun intended?
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:25 pm
you’re a neanderthal if you find Venus the least bit attractive.
^*collapsed lung*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:25 pm
how recent is that pic?
^Like 3weeks to a month…Lebron had some charity joint that this was snapped at.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:25 pm
wuts up wit jays twa(teeny weeny Afro) LOL(n/h)
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
@ green
yes. but i am not one of those niggas.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Nahright word to the day (in bold)
Yo if you would have seen that nigga in the playoffs last year. Homie had on a fucking Military outfit that was somehow made into a suit. Shit was ostentatious as a motherfucker
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Crooked I Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
plug Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:20 pm
whos that dude standing between lebron and jay z????
^ paramedics breathing soft on him.
^^rofl
i think that’s dale davis.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
>> it means artists who agree to it stay losing
true, but i think the big boys like Jay and Madonna won with theirs.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:27 pm
# Joe 88 Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Puffy invented the 360 deal Remix?
^^^^ Nah Cospiracy P did … look at what he brings to the table
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pm
The 360 deal isnt that bad looking, but I can hear some diss records coming from artist with 360 deals. I personally wouldn’t sign one. The 360 deal is basiclly the people around you have to do there job now if they wanna get paid.
It’s funny, because marketing was always there job, now you gotta pay them for something they’ve should’ve always been doing, but that’ll keep any ole joe smo from getting a deal since there sucess dictates how much money the label is gonna get.
Wow
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pm
# eskay Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
>> it means artists who agree to it stay losing
true, but i think the big boys like Jay and Madonna won with theirs.
^ granted, but lets be real.. it would take an awful lot for them to lose at this point. when you already got a couple hundred mil in the bank your name & business loss dont really go together as far as im concerned. .
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Puffy invented the 360 deal Remix?
^Live Nation did?
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
expect a few “starroc obama” lines from jay pretty soon.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
i’m still confused as to why someone would sign with a label?
the internet is the best promotion you got nowadays, and you don’t have to recoup any advances before you get paid.
signing a deal is so late 90s.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Jay-Z got the kobe bush look going on
*Slam dunks dick in serena’s mouth*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:31 pm
i fucking love it when Ahmedinejad runs up to the UN
my corporate people start bugging when i talk like this
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Mr. Papagiorgio aka Cocky Maivia Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
i’m still confused as to why someone would sign with a label?
the internet is the best promotion you got nowadays, and you don’t have to recoup any advances before you get paid.
signing a deal is so late 90s.
^word to Myspace Records…SMH
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
these rappers are such fucking liars. this nigga jenny jones is on the radio talking about how the birdgang album made money. that shit didnt even sell 30k. he also said freeky zeeky just sign a deal for crazy money. that nigga last album sole 5k what label would sign that nigga
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
catch 22
no way son. i’m sayin shes one one those chicks who’s got mannish features but niggas still stay on her dick.
————–
what mannish features? if you’re seeing masculinity, clearly you’re looking for it.
just because she has great muscle tone and is 5′11″ 175 doesnt make her masculine. she’s just in supreme physical condition. an african goddess. i dont see no mustache, beard, kufi, ashy elbows, bulging crotches, adams apples, sagging britches, bandanas, ashy lips, sideburns, unibrow, fucked up yellow teeth, etc. nothing that would signify masculinity on a woman. you apparently cant overstand what a black goddess is suppose to look like. produce your proof of her masculine appearance. homes…
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
*desperately searches home for zig zags to no avail*
*fights the demon disguised as big puns voice saying “Rollin ganja outta bible paper… rolling ganja outta bible paper”*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Mr. Papagiorgio aka Cocky Maivia Says:
i’m still confused as to why someone would sign with a label?
the internet is the best promotion you got nowadays, and you don’t have to recoup any advances before you get paid.
signing a deal is so late 90s.
_______________________________________
Distribution and promotion. Radio play > blog play in terms of making money and selling ringtones.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
sleep Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:32 pm
these rappers are such fucking liars. this nigga jenny jones is on the radio talking about how the birdgang album made money. that shit didnt even sell 30k. he also said freeky zeeky just sign a deal for crazy money. that nigga last album sole 5k what label would sign that nigga
————–
“They’ll be raping you, raping you, raping you, raping you”
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
produce your proof of her masculine appearance. homes…
^^
she got the biggest hands and shoulders of anyone in that picture.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:35 pm
nation Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:31 pm
i fucking love it when Ahmedinejad runs up to the UN
my corporate people start bugging when i talk like this
^
LF: Henry Paulson made $500 million when he liquidated his Goldman stock back in 2002. . . .
sounds like an insider trading job. . . didn’t martha stewart get time for the same shit?
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:36 pm
You use the internet to create your buzz, get your weight up on the internet to the point that them crackers can’t come at you sideways on the contract tip, & then you sign your deal, damn, didn’t ya’ll learn anything from soulja boy?
Before the internet, hammer did the same thing, got his weight up, got a buzz, then signed the deal, now what he did with the money is a different story
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Her right hand does look a lil “goonish” like she serves tennis balls with no racket.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:38 pm
R.J.Orion Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
catch 22
no way son. i’m sayin shes one one those chicks who’s got mannish features but niggas still stay on her dick.
————–
what mannish features? if you’re seeing masculinity, clearly you’re looking for it.
just because she has great muscle tone and is 5′11″ 175 doesnt make her masculine. she’s just in supreme physical condition. an african goddess. i dont see no mustache, beard, kufi, ashy elbows, bulging crotches, adams apples, sagging britches, bandanas, ashy lips, sideburns, unibrow, fucked up yellow teeth, etc. nothing that would signify masculinity on a woman. you apparently cant overstand what a black goddess is suppose to look like. produce your proof of her masculine appearance. homes…
—————–
I can’t so sign this. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and whats African Goddess to you is Grace Jones to someone else…. With all that said this dude is crazy.. Serena can get it!
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:39 pm
# Joe 88 Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:36 pm
You use the internet to create your buzz, get your weight up on the internet to the point that them crackers can’t come at you sideways on the contract tip, & then you sign your deal, damn, didn’t ya’ll learn anything from soulja boy?
Before the internet, hammer did the same thing, got his weight up, got a buzz, then signed the deal, now what he did with the money is a different story
^ hopw you forgetting master p?
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Distribution and promotion. Radio play > blog play in terms of making money and selling ringtones.
^false.
proof? look at brass knuckles.
nelly had a hot single w/ ashanti and akon, but that nigga bricked.
luv on nahright, smoking section, etc, etc>>>>>>>>>>>>> radio play.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:39 pm
THE-XFACTA Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Nahright word to the day (in bold)
Yo if you would have seen that nigga in the playoffs last year. Homie had on a fucking Military outfit that was somehow made into a suit. Shit was ostentatious as a motherfucker
————–
LMAO i remember that … that shit had epaulets on the shoulders. like one of the old Tuskegee Airmen.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
every things funny untill you george carlin.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
foekist Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
*desperately searches home for zig zags to no avail*
——————
*e-mails foekist a sheet of TOP paper*
*e-mail fail*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
sarena looks like mike phelps with a tan and dress…but I must admit she got a phatt muffin holder
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Mr. Papagiorgio aka Cocky Maivia Says:
^false.
proof? look at brass knuckles.
nelly had a hot single w/ ashanti and akon, but that nigga bricked.
luv on nahright, smoking section, etc, etc>>>>>>>>>>>>> radio play.
___________________________________________
I should clarify that I was answering the question ‘why would someone,’ not my personal opinion.
Also, Nelly’s still gonna make more off of his ‘brick’ that sold 43k first week than The Cool Kids or whatever dude is getting love on the Nah and TSS. Joe Budden’s royalties from Pump It Up > Joey’s Mood Muzik sales
I’m not saying they’re better artistically for it or that it’s the right choice, but…
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:44 pm
>hopw you forgetting master p?
^Damn, how could I forget the soilder of all soilders? uuuggghhh
*Pulls out talking master p doll*
SMH @ me knowing niggas with them dolls, niggas was on the tank nuts something serious
>nelly had a hot single w/ ashanti and akon, but that nigga bricked.
^I think they would’ve been hot for a new artist, that song & the jordan song, those songs aren’t up to nelly standards as far as “hot singles” goes. people are tired of nelly, or just passed that stage, he would need a really big single to do # nowadays. It takes a lil bit of everything to blow up in rap now
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:44 pm
R.J.Orion Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:41 pm
foekist Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:33 pm
*desperately searches home for zig zags to no avail*
——————
*e-mails foekist a sheet of TOP paper*
*e-mail fail*
$$
man I’m STILL lookin round the house for these mofo’s.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Henry Paulson made $500 million when he liquidated his Goldman stock back in 2002. . . .
sounds like an insider trading job. . . didn’t martha stewart get time for the same shit?
^Your allowed to sell your stock even if your an executive/insider…you just cant do it based on non-public info.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
*signs Joe88 to 720 deal*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
*signs Joe88 to 720 deal*
^Is that where they sign you, give you no advance…and you gotta give them your life savings?
Nice deal.
*signs J-Hood to 720 deal*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:47 pm
^Your allowed to sell your stock even if your an executive/insider…you just cant do it based on non-public info.
^
*educated*
but i meant that gold stock right now is worth like a nickel a share. . . . he let go of ‘em right before all this financial nonsense went down. . . .
don’t mind me. prodigy has been sane on his past couple blog posts, so i thought i’d fill as resident conspiracy theorist.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:48 pm
eskay Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
*signs Joe88 to 720 deal*
*Calls up angie martinez*
*Does live interview on hot97*
*Makes threats to drop a old kenmore freezer on eskay when he walks to his lambo*
The double door joints
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
*Makes threats to drop a old kenmore freezer on eskay when he walks to his
lambohonda*September 23rd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
*Makes threats to drop a old kenmore freezer on eskay when he walks to his lambo*
^ gremlin makes lambos now? nice
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
eskay Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
*signs Joe88 to 720 deal*
^
*signs babydoll to 69 deal*
we all win, baby!
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Oh shit, I didn’t know vivica fox was in this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1S3xNd1F8Y&feature=related
^She looking kinda good in this joint too
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Mr. Papagiorgio aka Cocky Maivia Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
eskay Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm
*signs Joe88 to 720 deal*
^
*signs babydoll to 69 deal*
we all win, baby!
^ummmmmmmm *blank stares it up*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:53 pm
i’m still confused as to why someone would sign with a label
^^
Fame.
*daps afternoon crew*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:54 pm
jay hood was in a no win situation… you the lowest nigga on the totem pole in a group where even the biggest names in the click are lookin for a deal. I still think his old situation is better than his current situation.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:54 pm
^ummmmmmmm *blank stares it up*
^^
*gives babydoll advance on 69 deal*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:54 pm
check this out
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=3704838
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:55 pm
but i meant that gold stock right now is worth like a nickel a share. . . . he let go of ‘em right before all this financial nonsense went down. . . .
^You said that he sold in 2002…that was about 4 years before the word “subprime” became a household one. Seems on the up and up to me.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I still think his old situation is better than his current situation.
^^
I think 1st degree rape is a little better than child molestation, but they are both atrocious. Same basic concept here. All jokes aside though, he was better off with the LOX, if only because he’s not really that talented.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:57 pm
^You said that he sold in 2002…that was about 4 years before the word “subprime” became a household one. Seems on the up and up to me.
^^
but 2003 is when shit started to slide. . . . it woulda looked too obvious if he sold, then two weeks after the mortgage crisis hit. . . . illuminati is waaaay too clever for that
*goes and gets mobb deep tattooed on forearms*
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Does anyone have the Mc breed feat 2pac “Gotta get mine” instrumental? I wanna rip over that. I wanna do a 90’s mixtape with some of the hardest beats from the 90’s, that would be fly
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm
he was better off with the LOX, if only because he’s not really that talented.
^^
seriously. now that nigga’s face is on a milk carton.
the last publicity he got was when his crib burned down.
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:59 pm
b-ease Says:
September 23rd, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I still think his old situation is better than his current situation.
^^
I think 1st degree rape is a little better than child molestation, but they are both atrocious. Same basic concept here. All jokes aside though, he was better off with the LOX, if only because he’s not really that talented.
$$
shit. Hood could go at first. Did you not hear that audio what Kiss first heard dude spittin? He had talent, I don’t know WHAT happened.
September 23rd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
but 2003 is when shit started to slide. . . . it woulda looked too obvious if he sold, then two weeks after the mortgage crisis hit. . . . illuminati is waaaay too clever for that
^2003 was still good times…especially for Goldman and company. 2006 was the year that mortgage backed securities started losing their value. 2007 was the year that the extent of the issues started revealing itself. 2008 was when shit melted down.
Goldman’s stock was around $100 in 2002 when he sold…in April of 2007 it was $220. He left alot of money on the table really.
September 24th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Distribution and promotion. Radio play > blog play in terms of making money and selling ringtones.
^false.
proof? look at brass knuckles.
nelly had a hot single w/ ashanti and akon, but that nigga bricked.
luv on nahright, smoking section, etc, etc>>>>>>>>>>>>> radio play.
_____ ______ ______
nelly probably made more off publishing this year than any rapper with blog buzz out there…i mean, come on. learn how the business operates before you start questioning peoples’ decisionmaking.
that said, since 360 deals cut into every stream of revenue an artist makes, the rationale for staying indie improves *somewhat* HOWEVER the size of the pie gets larger on a major even if your slice is smaller versus having a whole small pie that’s smaller than a major label slice to yourself.
Jay getting you an endorsement deal and taking 50% >>>> having no endorsement deal
lol.