I'm sorry i know i keep talking abt this issue a lot but seriously:
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Whereas major labels like Sony, Universal and Warner can entice artists with huge advances, independent labels are often unable to afford such luxuries. But they can offer better royalties and more creative control of their music catalogue.
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I mean the next album is bound to underperform seeing as the music business is dying, so why risk it all and make such a lucrative deal when you aren't very sure about the outcome of your next effort??
But then again there's this quote with this guy:
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For all the success of Cr2 Records, Brown admits that running a smaller label does have its financial hindrances. The DJ explained: "Cash flow is the hardest thing. There have been situations of an artist that we wanted to sign but just didn't have the funds available and they've gone on to become big superstars.
"I'm also quite protective of the brand as well and aligning myself with the right ones. We have been offered partnership deals and certain investments that I didn't feel was right for the integrity of the brand. In hindsight that was the right decision because it enables us to have longevity."
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If i understood correctly, it basically alludes to her situation as she's not really fit for XL anymore and might potentionally hurt their brand as an indie label. But then again Taylor Swift is also signed in an indie label yet she still produced 5 albums.
Didn't XL introduce Adele to her manager when she started her career ? Will they turn on them for a better deal?? She can still be signed with Sony for all i care, it's understandable that they agreed on a huge number such as 90 million (i know she doesn't receive the whole sum of money at once). But isn't a risky gamble though? This might give her an even bigger responsibility to fill than making a follow up to 21. She used to say during her tour that she's scared she won't be able to perform for a capacity of an O2 arena, this will only cause her even more pressure, meaning less creative choices and more Kurstin-like production....
I'm not a business manager of course, if the deal with Sony is legit, then it must be for a logical reason, i'm just wondering....
the number of followers is growing fast Selena's not safe 
Regardless of what ATRL thinks, most of her fans love it and shows off her vocals. She NEEDS to keep it and if she's really going to cut it, she needs to replace it with "Remedy," "River Lea," "Why Do You Love Me," or "Turning Tables" (but not in the encore).
