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BACK2BACK RECORDS
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BACK2BACK RECORDS is a lable out of N.Y.C.
We are currently working with a total of 10 artists. (8 rappers 1 female R&B singer . And I have 1 pop singer from O.C. California.) I started in the industry as an A&R I was offered a job from the president of a major label as one of the head A&R's making over 6 figures a year and getting a percentage on all my artists. Then I realized if they were going to invest in me and my artists. Then I know that I have the talent to do it on my own. So we statred BACK2BACK RECORDS. My partner & bestfriend "FORTUNE" passed away in August 04', so that was a set back for the company. Everyone on soundclick wonders why we are even on soundclick. We should have been out already, but be sure you will see us on top in 2006. Hope you enjoyed the little taste of our music.Coming Soon WWW.BACK2BACKRECORDS.COM
We are currently working with a total of 10 artists. (8 rappers 1 female R&B singer . And I have 1 pop singer from O.C. California.) I started in the industry as an A&R I was offered a job from the president of a major label as one of the head A&R's making over 6 figures a year and getting a percentage on all my artists. Then I realized if they were going to invest in me and my artists. Then I know that I have the talent to do it on my own. So we statred BACK2BACK RECORDS. My partner & bestfriend "FORTUNE" passed away in August 04', so that was a set back for the company. Everyone on soundclick wonders why we are even on soundclick. We should have been out already, but be sure you will see us on top in 2006. Hope you enjoyed the little taste of our music.Coming Soon WWW.BACK2BACKRECORDS.COM
Why this name?
BACK2BACK RECORDS HAS A LOT OF DIFFERENT MEANINGS.WE ALWAYS HAVE EACH OTHERS BACK NO MATTER WHAT THE CASE MAY BE.ITS ALWAYS BACK2BACK WITH EVERY THING WE DO...BACK2BACK ARTIST'S BACK2BACK HITS BABY!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I THINK THE INTERNET IS A GREAT WAY FOR INDIE LABELS TO GAIN MAXIMUM EXPOSER. AS FAR AS FOR THE ALREADY EXISTING LABELS, YES IT DID HURT THEM A LITTLE,BUT THEY WRITE THAT OFF IN TAXES ANY WAY. I AM HAPPY THAT THEY DID AWAY WITH THE FREE DOWNLOADING OFF THE INTERNET.
AS AN ARTIST NOTHING SHOULD BE FREE. MUSIC IS ART. AND ART SHOULDN'T BE FREE UNLESS THE ARTIST SAYS IT IS FREE. THESE ARTISTS PUT BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS INTO THERE WORK. FOR THEM NOT MAKE ANYTHING FROM IT BECAUSE OF SOME CYBER GIANT, THAT IS GIVING THERE ART AWAY FOR FREE. I FEEL THAT'S WRONG. BUT THE INTERNET IS A GREAT WAY TO GET YOUR NAME OUT THERE.
AS AN ARTIST NOTHING SHOULD BE FREE. MUSIC IS ART. AND ART SHOULDN'T BE FREE UNLESS THE ARTIST SAYS IT IS FREE. THESE ARTISTS PUT BLOOD SWEAT AND TEARS INTO THERE WORK. FOR THEM NOT MAKE ANYTHING FROM IT BECAUSE OF SOME CYBER GIANT, THAT IS GIVING THERE ART AWAY FOR FREE. I FEEL THAT'S WRONG. BUT THE INTERNET IS A GREAT WAY TO GET YOUR NAME OUT THERE.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
ABSOLUTLY NOT. BECAUSE THE INDUSTRY IS DESIGNED TO KEEP THE ARTIST IN DEBT, I SEEN TOO MANY PEOPLE GET SCREWED IN THIS INDUSTRY FROM MAJOR LABELS, AND COULDN'T DO A THING ABOUT IT, AS FOR THE ARTISTS I AM WITH, WE ARE A TEAM...AND I STRONGLY BELIEVE, THAT WHEN I DISTRIBUTE WITH MY OWN MONEY.MY ARTISTS WILL BE EXTREMELY WELL COMPENSATED. AND AS THE CEO OF BACK2BACK RECORDS I PERSONALLY GUARANTEE THAT EACH ARTIST I WORK WITH ALWAYS HAS A SAY ON WHAT GOES ON WITH THERE PROJECT. AFTER ALL IT IS "THERE" PROJECT.
Your influences?
THIS IS AN EXCELLENT QUESTION THAT I AM ASKED FREQUENTLY.
AS FAR AS AN INDUSTRY MOBILE.
I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE TO SAY
"RUSSEL SIMMONS" IS MY INSPIRATIONAL FIGURE.
JUST THE WAY RUSSEL SIMMONS WENT ABOUT BUILDING HIS EMPIRE IS THE WAY YOU HAVE TO DO IT.
I DID TONS OF RESEARCH ON HIM AND HIS STORY,
AND I STRONGLY BELIEVE, IF YOU WANT IT BAD ENOUGH AND YOU ARE WILLING TO MAKE SACRIFICES AND GO THAT EXTRA YARD.
YOU WILL MAKE IT.
AS FAR AS AN INDUSTRY MOBILE.
I WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE TO SAY
"RUSSEL SIMMONS" IS MY INSPIRATIONAL FIGURE.
JUST THE WAY RUSSEL SIMMONS WENT ABOUT BUILDING HIS EMPIRE IS THE WAY YOU HAVE TO DO IT.
I DID TONS OF RESEARCH ON HIM AND HIS STORY,
AND I STRONGLY BELIEVE, IF YOU WANT IT BAD ENOUGH AND YOU ARE WILLING TO MAKE SACRIFICES AND GO THAT EXTRA YARD.
YOU WILL MAKE IT.
Favorite spot?
MY FAVORITE SPOT HAS TO BE THE STUDIO, JUST THE ENERGY THAT IS CREATED IN THE STUDIO IS GREAT. MY FAVORITE CITY, WELL THAT HAS TO BE THE CITY THAT RAISED ME...NEW YORK CITY.
Anything else...?
CURRENTLY I AM WORKING ON A MAJOR BUSINESS PROJECT.WHEN I AM DONE I WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE ENOUGH LIQUIDITY TO FLOOD BACK2BACK ARTIST'S ALBUMS IN TO STORES.WE ALL KNOW THAT THEY ARE HOT.... THATS WITH OUT A QUESTION, AND WITH THE RIGHT PROMOTIONAL TEAM LIKE I HAVE RITE NOW. THE ALBUMS WILL SELL THEMSELVES, NOT EVERY INDIE LABEL HAS A FEW MILLION TO INVEST.SOON ENOUGH WHEN THIS PROJECT IS COMPLETE I WILL INVEST IN MY ARTISTS AND I WILL BE DOING MY OWN DISTRIBUTION.
BACK2BACK RECORDS
CEO/PRESIDENT
JAY LABELLA
BACK2BACK RECORDS
CEO/PRESIDENT
JAY LABELLA
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