"Any questions, Ashanté?"
Company agrees to produce a minimum of three master recordings during that time period, each consisting of not less than forty minutes in playing duration, and shall be of a quality consistent with master recordings normally produced for commercial distribution...
"If there's anything that's confusing, I'll be happy to explain it to you."
Label reserves the right to opt out in the event of insufficient sales...
"Our lawyers will be happy to iron out any details."
Artist agrees to contribute...
"This is a good deal, Ashanté."
Artistic control belongs to...
"A very generous deal."
License for use of name and image...
"Your friends will envy you."
Copyright, promotion, distribution, payment and royalties...
"Your family will be so proud."
It was confusing, but Ashanté thought she understood the contract perfectly. This is to certify that you're going to screw me over and there's nothing I can do about it because I want this more than Amy Winehouse wanted her next fix.
"So will you sign the contract?"
"Um, I guess so."
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Ashes
Romance// BWWM romance // A black teen tries to make a name for herself in the mostly white world of country music. Ashanté wants to be a star like her idols Mickey Guyton, Vicki Vann and Rissi Palmer. Unfortunately, she gets nervous whenever she has to...
