What’s the biggest difference between major record labels and independent labels?
Major labels have a system that you have to go through. The people in power dictate how things should sound and where the money is spent. But when you become your own boss, you check every line item and you have to be cautious. It’s a business, and when there’s an investment involved, you want to see a return on your money. It’s definitely worth it. You’re less insecure about your music because you don’t have to answer to the powers that be because you have the power. What have you learned about the new business model in music and how the industry has changed since you started? I’ve learned how to draft contracts and language to look out for. I’ve witnessed the transition of the new business model. That requires promoting through the Internet and using multimedia, which is a great thing. Big budgets are not realistic with the decrease in album sales. But there’s a reward in ringtones that was not there when I first started. You’ve done a lot of recording in the Houston area lately. Wha
