That there's a couple of key artists at any particular label, whether it's EMI or anywhere else that sort of carry the rest of the artists that aren't really selling anything.

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Like his father, Bush will try to tag his opponent with the liberal label, while criticizing Kerry as taking contradictory stands on key issues.

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Showcasing the new songs at a low-key London gig last month, Dido apologised to her record label for "taking so long" - but the truth is that she needs time away from the limelight to develop and nurture her ideas.

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