Brianna Tatiana Leaves Record Label

Brianna Tatiana is a singer who was signed with Maloof Music, the same record label that is in charge of Ali Lohan, but last Thursday she decided to walk out of her contract.

Allie Is Wired got an exclusive interview and first listen to Brianna’s song The Drama, in the interview she says that the company were basically unprofessional.

Allie: Tell us what happened with Maloof Music. When did you sign with them, what did they do – what did they not do? “I signed with Maloof Music in early 2008. I had contacted all of the major record labels as well as some independent labels, as I knew it was time to get going with my music, but hadnâ€™t received any offers to my liking. Finally, I flew to The Palms in Vegas and met with the team at Maloof. My father was with me, and they presented us with a contract – which was thrilling – however, there were a LOT of problems. Thankfully we managed to sort them out.

As time went by I recorded and recorded, constantly asking them when promotion for my music was going to start. The answer was always â€œsoon.â€ The real answer was â€œnever.â€ Never once did they keep a single promiseâ€¦ not once.

After a long period of not hearing from a single person, I received a phone call and was told that it was time to release the single, my single coverâ€™s photo was ready to go, and their graphic designer was on it. I said no – I wanted the graphic designer I hired to do the cover. After what felt like pulling teeth, they obliged.

Well, the picture I received, believe it or not, was of a British musician who looked similarly to me. They made an under the table deal to use her image as mine, no questions asked. I immediately called Maloof and threw a fit. I was eventually told if I didnâ€™t want to release the single, I could leave Maloof. I was terrified to leave my record label. I was depending on them for a successful musical career. Stupidly of me, I agreed to use the picture. It wasnâ€™t released to a wide audience at all, but the people who did see it immediately recognized this British individual and accused ME of pretending to be her; of stealing her photo. I was mortified. I tried to put it behind me, as my single â€œInvisibleâ€ was set to be released that week. Well, the single came out, however, I wasnâ€™t singing it. They released the demo version, sung by a friend of mine named Alexa, instead of MY version. Mortified – again. Thatâ€™s when I walked. No more Maloof. It was, overall, a horrific experience that nearly drove me out of the music industry.”

Allie: Do you think there will be any ramifications as a result of walking out of your contract, or do they even care? “There will definitely be ramifications. Iâ€™m now releasing my album, â€œColors of a Girl,â€ independently. Iâ€™m sure sales wonâ€™t be nearly as high. Promotion wonâ€™t be nearly as widespread as it could have been. Access to great producers and songwriters is much more difficult now. Yes, definite ramifications.”

Head on over to Allie Is Wired for the full interview and listen to the song, which actually isn’t too bad I could see myself dancing (or trying to) to it when I go out tonight.

source: Wired Exclusive: Brianna Tatiana Leaves Maloof Music [Allie Is Wired]

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