how not to get a record deal

Everyday we get emails and submission from acts around the world who want a deal.

Most of the time we try to reply with something positive but becasue of limited finances we can't sign anything like the number of acts we would like.

Every so often though someone shines out like a beacon of light.

I know it is cruel and not the best way to make friends but this email came in today and it really takes the cake.

I have posted it herer just to show you all how not to do it.

First up we have never had a TV show and then we have nothing to do with Germany at all. The rest I will leave to you. Pick the glaring mistakes.

Teachers report says - could do better!


Hi,
My name's are XXXXXXX a.k.a outshine from delta state in Nigeria but lived in Lagos right from birth. I am a large fan of your show which i see very often and i cant help myself stay glued to the screen when you're on. Aside from the quality of your pictures, interiguing events, captivating stories, well balanced scripting and brilliant editing what takes my breath away is how beauteful and peaceful Germany and its citizens are. As for me, life has not been because we got torture by the circumstances of life leaving 6 children to the the fate of an indigent single parent with no skill or job struggle extra had to cater for us all.
With issues as these, i lost my childhood having no memorable account of my past. But as God would have it i discovered my immerce talent i have in music a couple of years back.
I did quite a lot in terms of recording and promoting my songs on urban radio, go for shows to secure record deals but to me avail because of the shenanigans and nepotism that paraded our local music industry which had many record executives say my music is too advance for what they can bargain for. All of these led me to write to you so you can connect me to people and record labels over there in germany with your influence, positivism and kind heartedness.
I have an article titled "outshine shining true" with 5 of my songs (full) on Africa hip hop.com. I will like you to go through the songs and refer people you know will be interested in my stuff. Germany has no doubt contributed in the world of music by producing people like
Max Herre and his wife Joy Dehalane,Rammstein, Lon Berger, sweet sexy Sarah connors among other talented superstars and i want to join in the train of success. I want to storm the world by taking Hip Hop from Germany to the next level.
Please help me in any way you can, I am sure some of you will like my stuff. I humbly await your reply.