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Originally posted by tomic on Fri 20 May, 2016

I remember reading that artists should be very careful when entering these types of competitions - because they could possibly be a scam. Not saying that this one is - but at $35.00 per song, man they must be making a mint! There was one site in particular that was called out and eventually taken down - due to the person running it being a scam artist. I remember he claimed that a bunch of big-named celebrities were going to be judging this so-called competition. Until one of the supposed judges caught wind of their name being used on the site and exposed them. I guess ya never really know! :/

Originally posted by RAVEN on Fri 20 May, 2016

Just passing this one along since I am not an artist. If you are, and you have a significant following, this might be something to check out. Also, as Dani (Raven) always says, be vigilant in checking things out first. SEEKING GREAT NEW SONGWRITER-ARTIST. Read all following submission details. Deadline is variable until artist is chosen. DESCRIPTION: Emmy Winning/Hit Music Producer/Songwriter Michèle Vice-Maslin, is holding a search for Michèle’s newest recording / performing artist project. Just as Michèle developed, produced, mentored and co-wrote with hit sensation Ke$ha (& many others), Michèle is now on the search to find the next great talent. DETAILS: The project will be a fully produced 10 song album and will be funded through Kickstarter or similar platform. The artist can be male or female, solo or group. They just need to have a clear vision of who they are as an artist and what style of music they want to write and record and perform. They must also have a very large established fan base (in the thousands) and be able to play an instrument well enough to perform solo and with a live band. The artist should be a songwriter. Any style/genre of music is acceptable (i.e. singer/songwriter, pop, dance, country, rock, alternative, urban, etc.). Lastly, the artist must be very available to travel to Los Angeles for the writing and vocal recording of the project and travel after the completion of the project for promotional purposes, gigs, concerts,etc. SUBMISSIONS: If you or any one you know might be interested and fits the specifications, please contact Mengting Hou, mengtingla@gmail.com at Sweetersongs with your information, website, epk, etc.

Originally posted by kimberh on Tue 31 May, 2016