gillyweeds 1,497 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 From their LA Times Interview: Shortly after news of Cabello’s departure broke, a recording was leaked of Jauregui (Lauren) tearfully telling Hernandez (Ally) that the group was being treated like “literal slaves.†They were exhausted from touring — a period in which more than one member lost loved ones — and frustrated by a lack of creative fulfillment. From the beginning, Fifth Harmony has said that it had zero say in collaborators or the creation of its music, often receiving songs the day before studio sessions. Often, its members say, the anxiety was crippling, and they started to resent performing. The dream of being the preeminent girl group of its generation was proving to be anything but. “It’s overwhelming to have your whole, entire life planned for something you don’t feel passionate about,†said Jauregui, the room falling silent. “You’re not seeing your family, your friends. You’re not doing anything for yourself. It was depressing, draining and sad. Now, it’s a whole different thing.†In fact, the members of Fifth Harmony had long been fighting for the autonomy and respect that they are only now receiving. In late 2015, Hernandez contacted outspoken L.A. music lawyer Dina LaPolt, who helped the group clean house. LaPolt got them new management with the powerhouse firm Maverick and helped transfer the Fifth Harmony trademark from Cowell to its members, giving them complete ownership of the brand. -edited to add LaPolt on 5H's old contract- "I sat the girls in a hotel conference room and for five hours educated them on trademarks, copyrights and rights of publicity. Then I educated them about every agreement they signed, which [were] the worst I've ever seen in the music business." -finally, to Chris Anokute- A key ally was Epic A&R executive Chris Anokute, who joined their team during the recording of “7/27.†“They were uninspired, beaten up, bruised. They weren’t gelling,†Anokute said. “You could tell there were some things going on between the girls ... issues with management. They started venting their insecurities and desire to write songs, and I realized they were never a part of it.†Anokute pushed Reid to commit to another album after the turmoil with Cabello (Reid left the label in May), bolstering the group’s confidence. TL;DR - Epic had them in sh*tty contracts and it was Ally who contacted Dina LaPolt, the lawyer who negotiated better ones. Then it was Chris Anokute who convinced the label to even give 5H a chance to release another album after Camila left. this is classic kpop. a company pitting members against each other in order to make the most money with the least investment, taking advantage of young girls who are desperate to achieve their dreams also big ups to Ally, she's a freaking gem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baeks Flat Ass 1,172 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 chris is my fave 4H member ngl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roona 1,211 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 "Chris Anokute" Jsjsjsjchv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seulo 4,828 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 TL;DR - Epic had them in sh*tty contracts and it was Ally who contacted Dina LaPolt, the lawyer who negotiated better ones. Then it was Chris Anokute who convinced the label to even give 5H a chance to release another album after Camila left. this is classic kpop. a company pitting members against each other in order to make the most money with the least investment, taking advantage of young girls who are desperate to achieve their dreams also big ups to Ally, she's a freaking gem Preach! Ally is so underappreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedVelvetTrash 484 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Allysus being Allysus <3 Epic is so sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyHearts 8,358 Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 I swear Ally's an angel! She deserve every good thing in this world~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...... 3,962 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Nice to know Ally pulled her own weight in some capacity... cuz it sure as hell doesn't happen on stage (and barely in the studio) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Jung 19,680 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Record labels like these are why groups are dying in the West they only want to push certain individuals and unlike Kpop companies they really see no worth in other members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#MINE 996 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 ally ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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