What’s the most difficult thing about running an independent record label?
Tony Sal: Oh… cash flow. Cash flow and having the right team. Also no Sunday and Monday. If you know today is Sunday and if you know tomorrow is Monday, you’re not doing your job. You have to just work, no matter what day it is. When people know the days and hours, they’re not doing their job. HipHopCanada: How much input does the artist have in their contract? Can they help in drafting it, or do you just present them with what you’re willing to offer? Tony Sal: I have no problem sitting down and going through it with the artist, definitely. HipHopCanada: So they can make suggestions? Tony Sal: Yeah for sure. I like that. A good contract is one you sign, and you put away and you never have to look at again. We want the artist to be happy with what they’re signing. HipHopCanada: How much leniency do artists usually have when negotiating? Is it fair to say than artist CAN get what they want in a deal? Tony Sal: I mean it depends. There is a limit for things. An artist can’t be that deman
