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you think you even need a label these days? Nalani - We recognize that the music business has evolved to a place where the business isn’t there anymore. I mean it is to a certain extent, but record labels aren’t interested in tak- ing a chance anymore. It’s very much a DIY (do it yourself) kind of world. Not only do you get more control with not having a record label, but you keep all of your rights and have a lot more freedom. We are in discussions, however, for an international distribution deal. We’re plan- ning on doing everything self released ourselves. We are put- ting together an awesome team to get our music out there and to more people, and we’re excited about that. Sarina - I think it’s about hav- ing control. Not in the way of being a control freak, but mak- ing sure that your image and the vision that you see for yourself be as crystal clear as you want to present yourself. There’s al- Photo by John Williams NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol. 4 No. 8 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 13