Mary
I cannot tell you or your BIL what to do But I would caution you to have him slow down.

I do not know anything about this person and He may be perfectly Legit and will do great things for your BIL. But.....
It is unusual for a legitimate company to ask the artist for money.

Publishers pay for demos, or radio ready recordings, not the artist.
There are song pluggers that you can pay to shop your songs but I would be very careful. Ask Him who he has placed this year.
It is a common saying in this biz. If they are asking you for money, Run away. Run Away as fast as you can.

If he has good songs and they are marketable the publisher or record label will pay him. Not the other way around.

There are many sharks in this business that prey on unsuspecting songwriters.

What experience does your Brother in Law have? How old is he? where does he live? How did Mr. James get his music?

Last edited by Bill Robinson; 12/18/07 02:50 AM.
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