Why would anyone doubt this? Most of the acts on Epic are flops.
It's like trying to run a restaurant with TV dinners being the only thing on the menu.
This is clearly their own fault with mismanagement. Christina Aguilera made LBW their biggest success in forever with just one high-profile performance.
If they were smart, they'd find a way to make money from established artists like Avril Lavigne and Ciara, even if they weren't pulling in serious music sales.
Also, it's not like Sara, Sade, MJ or Tamar weren't bringing in money; what were they investing their profit in?
Why would anyone doubt this? Most of the acts on Epic are flops.
It's like trying to run a restaurant with TV dinners being the only thing on the menu.
I mean Hollywood Records is still standing the test of time.