So i got a mail...

[Draegg Profile]

And it was from some dude on a record company and he wants to release on of my tracks. here´s the mail:

Hi again, ok so I will explain on here so you can have a read through and i'll
call later if you like. I co run Cushion Records which is based in
Manchester (aswell as arranging gigs events etc). We put together promo
copy only albums which are distributed to the top 2000 music industry
professionals in the UK Ireland. They are not sold in any stores but go
out on 500 vinyl 1500 cds to djs, independent djs, radio djs (not only
your Radio 1s XFMS of this world but also your more local university
stations), music agencies, promoters venues also get copies (which
helps you out with gigs tours) tv companies, advertising agencies,
music press & record labels...Obviously because we don't sell the
albums, that's why we charge a fee. Now if you were to do this yourself
in the UK, it could cost you anything between £5000 & £8000. That's
where we come in, we look after the whole pressing mastering of the cd
vinyl (this is done at Revolution, one of the finest studios in the
country, check them out in my friends list on myspace) aswell as the
distribution...To actually book onto the album you don't have to pay
the full £500 straight away, but we do ask for a £100 deposit as this
then secures your place on the album (the rest you can pay off in
instalments if you wish). You get copies of the album yourself (5 on
vinyl 10 on cd). We always say to try keep your track to a maximum of 4
mins long as you want as much radio play as possible...Once your track
has been released, you start to get all your reaction sheets back to
let you know how your track has been doing (whether that be record
label interest, tour interest or even radio shows). There are 10
artists on each album (10 different tracks) your copyright is not
affected at all as it's a promo only copy album...We are just about to
release vol.30 and have worked with over 300 artists. You can find more
info at www.cushion-records.com ..Does this sound like something you would be interested in?
You can also contact me on (office) 01618818409 (mobile) 07944 285074. Regards, Sean

So is this just someone trying to rip me off, or should i do this

[SweetPeaPod]

Do some research... all shit like that seems like a scam

[ohmega sir Profile]

yeah it defo's seems like a scam to me ive never heard of someone having to pay a label to put of their own music

[meatsweeper Profile]

Yo Dude, I am from Manchester and have been djing, promoting and producing for about 7 years and personally I never heard of these guys. I think they may be S C A M S C U M.

Anyone else heard of em?

[producer_snafu Profile Website]

i called bullshit right when i read

We put together promo
copy only albums which are distributed to the top 2000 music industry
professionals in the UK Ireland.

assuming you make breakcore, what industry people are going to want to be involved in a scene that has anyone barely involved in the first place.

[S2K08 Profile]

i called bullshit right when i read

We put together promo
copy only albums which are distributed to the top 2000 music industry
professionals in the UK Ireland.

assuming you make breakcore, what industry people are going to want to be involved in a scene that has anyone barely involved in the first place.

agree + 2000 music proffessionals, 2000!!!! might as well have said 2000000

[Feutus Lapdance Profile Website]

..To actually book onto the album you don't have to pay
the full £500 straight away, but we do ask for a £100 deposit as this
then secures your place on the album (the rest you can pay off in
instalments if you wish).

So is this just someone trying to rip me off, or should i do this[/quote]

£500.....£500!!!!!!! for 5 vinyls and some shit CD.s???? Thats like......100 pounds for a Vinyl record. Do jou know how much prostitutes jou can get for £500????

[popejagged Profile Website]

yeah it defo's seems like a scam to me ive never heard of someone having to pay a label to put of their own music

Actually, thats pretty common. A lot of it depends on contracts. Though this sounds like a scam in the context of genre against all that he spoke of, many labels do require payment and whatnot. It sounds like he's running a compilation deal, which always costs as though it were an investment to get your name out there. There are many professional and well known organizations that do this with both well established projects and those seeking an audience. If you don't already feel it's total bullshit, get a copy of the contract and an experienced lawyer, also research the shit out of that company.