any label asking YOU for money are a joke and a half. we will be the first to admit, you DON'T need a label these days. that is why we focus on providing services that merely supplement an artists endeavors - publishing your music to streaming platforms at no cost to you and STILL giving you 100% of streaming royalties - high-quality cover art created specifically for your project along with other promotional visual materials - even totally free CD manufacturing.... never compromise. *w*