I've posted this on other sites because i think this might help someone out.

I'll break it down like this:
-I've been a member of A&R Select since the beginning of '07 and I've paid for a year's service with them ($499.99).
-I had used to be one of their most popular musicians with my ranking on their page at number one, until more artists signed on, then I've fallen past number 13 just recently.
-What must be understood is that these fake music charts are an industry joke. Read in "The Truth About The Music Business by Steve Moore", these "charts" only satisfy the feeling of accomplishment for artists on their site and are not legitimate music charts.
-What also needs to be noticed first is how A&R Select CAN'T GUARANTEE A THING, but how can they in the "music business?
-What they do for artists is the BARE MINIMUM to prevent the musicians they scam from suing them. This includes the artist bio, the music campaign, the phone image and music consultation, the little fake myspace page, and the tease of money through "submission" possibilities.
-What artists need to get from my experience is this:
*AFTER YOU PAY YOUR MONEY, THEY DON'T RETURN PHONE CALLS NOR EMAILS.
*THEY ONLY STICK TO THE BASICS OF THEIR AGREEMENT THEN THEY DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE.
- This is a clever scam because they give you the impression that they are one of the top producing A&R Companies in California, with Grammy nominated artists and such - But they are music sharks. They get your money and toss you aside for their next prey.
- If there's anything to learn from this experience is that 1) You need to do extensive research on what your getting into with the music business. 2) If you were scammed by these people, or others, then this acts as a test to see if you can withstand the pot holes and pitfalls that line your path to success in this business. 3) Almost NEVER PAY UPFRONT OR BEFORE SEEING ANY REAL RESULTS.

If you're serious about pursuing your music goals, I suggest you buy books on the subject. "The Truth About The Music Business" is like a bible for me. Other books include "All You Need To Know About The Music Business", "The Songwriter's Market", "The Business of Music", and others. In addition to innumerable amounts of information of legitimate websites, THEY ALL SUGGEST YOU DON'T PAY MONEY UPFRONT! Granted, there are few exceptions where you may need to pay money upfront to a record producer and you do need to take care of YOUR OWN supply expenses. But to PAY FOR PROMISES is a costly mistake that new musicians make. And sharks like A&R Select know that.