Today the multi-billion worth recording industry is dominated by four major music labels, who have signed on practically every famous musician or band in the world. These music giants compete in the global market for the attention and love of fans, as they are the ones buying new albums and singles. This book takes you behind the curtain of the recording industry, allowing you as a reader to have a closer look at how music is made into business, allowing both the record company and its artists to earn an astonishing amount of money.