Real Deal

Description by OLDIES.com:

Finally, the revised and completely updated edition of the industry classic is here. Written from the perspective of a music-business insider, this indispensable primer offers a common-sense guide to launching a recording career, developing yourself as an artist, and landing the most lucrative record deal possible.

In addition, Real Deal features: Advice from industry pros such as artists Sawn Mullins, LeAnn Rimes, Chuck D, Pat Green, Fisher, and The Roots; record-label heads like Bruce Lundvall, president of jazz and classics at Capitol Records, Michael Caplan, senior vice president of A & R at Epic Records, and Jeff Blue, vice president of A & R at Warner Bros. Records; as well as successful record producers, publicists, managers, booking agents, and entertainment attorneys.