Sydal - "Fuck Rap"
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Yes. I forget the source, but I heard about it AND read it like 5 years ago. But back then artists were getting paper for performing and other shit.
Now you have 360 deals, which is the label trying to get a cut of EVERYTHING. If you release merchandise, the label wants a cut. Appear in a movie? Label wants a cut. Perform? Label wants a cut. If an artist is only selling 50-100,000 copies out the gate, not getting your performance money and royalties hurts the artist like a mf.
Now you have 360 deals, which is the label trying to get a cut of EVERYTHING. If you release merchandise, the label wants a cut. Appear in a movie? Label wants a cut. Perform? Label wants a cut. If an artist is only selling 50-100,000 copies out the gate, not getting your performance money and royalties hurts the artist like a mf.
Have you ever had a meeting regarding intellectual property? You can have whoever you want representing you. Would I choose a manager who has an interest in what I do? Or would I go with an entertainment lawyer who knows how to help me retain control of my intellectual property and knows the ins and outs of the business? I'll go with B every time.
In reality, you could send your next door neighbor to represent you if you want. That doesn't mean it's a good fuckin' idea.
And I didn't bring it up...I simply mentioned why I wrote the song. I still haven't stated numbers, percentages, parties involved, dates of meetings, or any of that shit...so I'm good.
But just like every time I post something, you want to sidebust and try to make me look stupid....not sure why. Listen to the song and give feedback. If you don't want to, then don't. But don't try to call me out on some business that you apparently don't know a whole lot about. I have the paperwork on my desk right now...in front of my face.
At the end of it all, I gain nothing by saying, "Hey, I didn't get a record deal...but we're still trying to make it work."
In reality, you could send your next door neighbor to represent you if you want. That doesn't mean it's a good fuckin' idea.
And I didn't bring it up...I simply mentioned why I wrote the song. I still haven't stated numbers, percentages, parties involved, dates of meetings, or any of that shit...so I'm good.
But just like every time I post something, you want to sidebust and try to make me look stupid....not sure why. Listen to the song and give feedback. If you don't want to, then don't. But don't try to call me out on some business that you apparently don't know a whole lot about. I have the paperwork on my desk right now...in front of my face.
At the end of it all, I gain nothing by saying, "Hey, I didn't get a record deal...but we're still trying to make it work."
LMAO!!!!!! Snitch, hating HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Deciding on a making a good move for oneself & his / her family is snitching? Really? Since when?
Like I said before, I know, I know this whole street shit, I grew up like this and I remain solid, I stay loyal yada yada yada...
Please fuckin' save it!
Some peoples lives don't revolve around street cred. Grown men, they're life revolves around family first. And not everything we decide on in life involve Homies or the street. That's like the Homies on the block telling you, "Quit your job & slang dope fool. Stay real!"
This music business and the street shit don't mix. We're talking apples and oranges.
The music business is like your 9 to 5, please remember that. Your not there to make friends. Your there to do the best at what you can do. Your there to make money, period point blank.
Like I said before, I know, I know this whole street shit, I grew up like this and I remain solid, I stay loyal yada yada yada...
Please fuckin' save it!
Some peoples lives don't revolve around street cred. Grown men, they're life revolves around family first. And not everything we decide on in life involve Homies or the street. That's like the Homies on the block telling you, "Quit your job & slang dope fool. Stay real!"
This music business and the street shit don't mix. We're talking apples and oranges.
The music business is like your 9 to 5, please remember that. Your not there to make friends. Your there to do the best at what you can do. Your there to make money, period point blank.
Who ever said anything about staying loyal to homies and/or the streets over family besides you? Just curious.
You're acting like I said, "Fuck that deal shit, I gotta keep it reeeeaaaal." When in reality I said, "Fuck that, my 9-5 gives me more security and GUARANTEES the roof over my family's head and food in their stomachs."
You're acting like I said, "Fuck that deal shit, I gotta keep it reeeeaaaal." When in reality I said, "Fuck that, my 9-5 gives me more security and GUARANTEES the roof over my family's head and food in their stomachs."
LOL! You already know it's not personal, right?
Look at it this way, had it not been for me, your thread would of died at page one. I think people in here look too deep into things.
I just tend to play devil's advocate in a lot of your threads that's all. On a very serious note, it's sad to see people in 2011 still living in 2003.
From the INTRO I been real SINCE BIRTH. It's ALL OR NOTHIN' when it comes to WEST COAST LOVE. REGARDLESS of a record deal I enjoy a CALI SUMMER and keep spitting that GAME THEORY. And I don't need to GET HIGH to be real. The real will stand behind you WHEN YOU MASH and that's FREAL. CAN YOU HANDLE A FREAK? Sometimes that's the best remedy to STOP THE PAIN, but I will always remain SICKER THAN SICK.
See what I did there? :cheeky:
Look at it this way, had it not been for me, your thread would of died at page one. I think people in here look too deep into things.
I just tend to play devil's advocate in a lot of your threads that's all. On a very serious note, it's sad to see people in 2011 still living in 2003.
From the INTRO I been real SINCE BIRTH. It's ALL OR NOTHIN' when it comes to WEST COAST LOVE. REGARDLESS of a record deal I enjoy a CALI SUMMER and keep spitting that GAME THEORY. And I don't need to GET HIGH to be real. The real will stand behind you WHEN YOU MASH and that's FREAL. CAN YOU HANDLE A FREAK? Sometimes that's the best remedy to STOP THE PAIN, but I will always remain SICKER THAN SICK.
See what I did there? :cheeky:
It isn't hard to see you have a good head on your shoulders and understand business, something 99% of rappers don't. On top of that, you are keeping it real which I can appreciate more, another thing 99% of rappers don't do. If you don't got it and I can't say that you do or don't becuase I haven't listened to your music, you can definately help someone that does but you already recognize that. Good luck.
SEEMS LIKE GEMINI GOT THE IMPRESSION. SYDAL WAS MORE OR LESS SAYING
"FUCK RAP"
AFTER READING THE WHOLE DEBATE I GOT CLARIFICATION, BUT WHEN THE THREAD WAS ONLY ONE PAGE. MY FIRST IMPRESSION WAS SYDALS RAP CAREER WASNT EXACTLY PANNING OUT THE WAY HE WOULD PREFER.
BECAUSE OF HOW THE INFO WAS PRESENTED... BUT I GET IT...
THAT TRACK IS SOLID...DO WHAT YOU DO MAN AND BEST OF LUCK
"FUCK RAP"
AFTER READING THE WHOLE DEBATE I GOT CLARIFICATION, BUT WHEN THE THREAD WAS ONLY ONE PAGE. MY FIRST IMPRESSION WAS SYDALS RAP CAREER WASNT EXACTLY PANNING OUT THE WAY HE WOULD PREFER.
BECAUSE OF HOW THE INFO WAS PRESENTED... BUT I GET IT...
THAT TRACK IS SOLID...DO WHAT YOU DO MAN AND BEST OF LUCK