Record Labels - Majors vs Independents

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Quick Research Task:
Which record label is (or was) your favourite artist signed to?

What is a potential benefit of signing to a major record label?

1. Access to a supportive community of independent artists
2. Complete creative control over your music
3. Higher royalty rates
4. Greater financial resources for marketing and promotion

Which option is a potential advantage of remaining independent?

1. Access to a wider audience
2. Assistance in negotiating licensing deals
3. Retaining creative control over your music
4. Increased marketing and promotion opportunities

What is a 360 deal?

1. A contract where the record label controls multiple aspects of the artist's career.
2. A contract where the artist has complete control over their career.
3. A contract where the record label only controls the artist's music.
4. A contract where the artist only receives royalties from album sales.

Which record deal should DJ Dusty take?

1. Offer 1 (Major)
2. Offer 2 (Independent)

Which record deal should Humble The Poet take?

1. Offer 1 (Major)
2. Offer 2 (Independent)

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