Makwa Reveals His “Biggest Mistake” Whilst Signed To A Major Record Label

Makwa Reveals His “Biggest Mistake” Whilst Signed To A Major Record Label. Every artist out there wants to make it big by landing a record deal. But what most artists fail to consider is the hidden downside of many deals. In SA hip hop most artists have been the victims of unfavourable record label deals and they have went on to face the wrath of their decision.

Producer Makwa is one of the musicians that has had to cope with the unfavourable deals that come with signing with a major record label. Taking to Twitter, the award-winning producer stated that one of his biggest mistakes was to allow the record label to make personal decisions for him.

The rapper admitted that he should’ve known better regarding making his own decision during that time. “The biggest mistake I did when I got signed was to let the label make decisions for me, I believe I should’ve known better. Letting the label choose for me where I stay was the biggest f*k up for me.” He tweeted.

In another tweet, Makwa further went on and warned upcoming artists to desist from signing with a major record label. He went on to counsel artists to remain self-sufficient until things improve for them.
Furthermore, Makwa encouraged aspiring artists not to accept offers in the form of a house or a car, but rather to demand cash.

“Don’t not sign a recording contract especially with a major label, trust me you’ll regret signing with them. Rather stay indi until things come together. Lastly if a label offers to buy you something big like a car or a house, decline that offer and take the cash instead.” Makwa added.

Makwa is now a record label owner who has a plan to assist artists without anything in return. The rapper and producer stated that artists at his Mzonkonko Records do not have contracts. “All the artists at Mzonkonko Records didn’t sign a contract. I’m helping them and I want nothing from them in return.” He tweeted.