The Artful Jurist

The music industry is a rough business.  Many try; few succeed.  Well, 9-year-old Willow Smith has already hit the big time by signing a recordning contract with the Roc Nation entertainment company.  Not too shabby for a kid who hasn't even hit puberty yet.

Oh, did I mention she's the child of celebrities Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith?...Yeah, that little fact doesn't exactly hurt.

I'm assuming Willow may also benefit from having family contacts that put her in touch with the right agent or manager.  Those can be important parts of any person's career, and the music biz is tough enough without having to go into it unrepresented by knowledgeable profressionals.

Now, if you or I try to break into the music industry -- and our parents don't happen to have any sway in the entertainment world -- just keep in mind that more than a few folks have been burned by signing contracts the ramifications of which they didn't fully understand.  All I'm saying is Willow, I assume, has someone looking out for her interest.  What about the rest of you budding music professionals?