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Originally Posted by The MPCist  yeahTony, I know what u mean... And it's sometimes hard to press the Majors for payment without souring things a bit-hence the 'major label price' for the waiting..
I produced 3 songs on a XXX (major label that starts with 'E' last December--the album's out but I haven't received payment. All I can do is wait since the A&r is a very powerful guy and I get work from him alot---just that payment is always delayed.
As for the post about upfront percentage and interest---well, let's just say that won't work with majors--penalty interest added to late payment...good luck in having that work.
We're in a 'people-oriented' industry and the best way to get lots of work is to overlook certain things and come across as a very easy person to work with. |
See they own you. You are afraid to even write that on your invoice or into your contracts. It's a managerial imperative to get as much cash control as you can. And you guys are letting them get away with it. So what do you expect?
You don't talk to your contact at the company. You talk to accounting. You show them the paperwork. They write the check. The A/P accountant's job is to avoid collections and interest. The accountant will do their job. They are more afraid of the manager than you are, and they will make you happy.
Not many people know about business in this "business" and the few that do walk all over yaz. You don't owe any label a loan.