No worries! It's actually quite common to see a negative balance on your statement. Let's walk through why this might happen.

Often, this occurs when your contract has an "unrecouped balance." This simply means your label is still in the process of recovering their initial investment in you, such as an advance they paid or other costs associated with your contract. It's all part of the normal process!

Another possibility is that there was an overpayment in a previous statement. This can happen due to a miscalculation in an earlier royalty payment or if an additional cost wasn't included earlier. These things happen, and there’s no need for concern.

If you'd like to understand more about your specific situation, we recommend reaching out to your label to discuss your statement. They'll be able to give you all the details you need.