BA friends - Music contracts.
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Anyone else having this issue? What’s the solution?

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Can you try using a short form deal memo to at least have something started?

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Ah. And yes, I agree. Never a good feeling to not have something signed.

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I’ve never gotten anything back from a label haha

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I try to tie their money to signature but that doesn’t motivate or work with everyone.

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