Pay to Play ~ The Music Biz's Murky Waters

I must say that the dynamics of Park Street PR in its ability to interact through social networking media and work with bases so thoroughly in both the UK and the US is certainly appealing to prospective clients. Those who aspire in music business in general and I might opine that Hip Hop hopefuls specifically are in a field that invites play on unlevel grounds for most. We are indeed talking about industries which include very big fish in relatively diminutive ponds, and these have historically proved to be muddy waters for the guppies. To sink or swim? (Or perhaps to be eaten?), that is the question for the aspiring music artist. Moreover, she or he must be hoisted into this murky world without a lilly pad much less a life preserver, and often they are asked to put forth some sums which if in vain might leave some without even the air needed to breathe were they required to crawl back to the shores of life after a failed music career attempt.

The ideal PR company of the future will allow starving artists the opportunity to chase after their dreams without risking being engulfed by the muddy waters of the music industry. Does Park Street PR, or any other PR companies to anyone's knowledge, provide contractual programs or services which do not require prospective clients to pay upfront fees in order to get a foot in the door?, but instead helps to prepare and groom potential professional artists to earn based on their talents, and the skills and services that these agencies represent that they are distinguished for? I have known many talented individuals, and have been called by some one myself. However, where we are helped only by the potential to pay, and obstructed undue regard for the brilliance we might bring stage and studio, PR companies shall do better at simply lining their pockets than truly serving the music world.