OHH AND JUS so y'all know. Labels (record labels ) are not going to waste their time with a artists that is not marketable. Ex. Nicki Minaj built herself up by doing mixtapes and shows before she was ever signed. They have to realize they have to make music for every group of people. They have to. Prove to the record labels they can make music that will sell before they get signed. Word to the wise MIX TAPES AND SHOWS DEMOSRATES A ARTI HELPS DEVELOP A FAN BASE!!!! ONCE YOU'VE BUILT YOUR FAN BASE YOUR FANS WILL BUY YOUR MUSIC THEN YOU'LL PROBABLY GET SIGNED............YOUR FANS ARE YOUR CHECK ...