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GOING SOLO

Aretha Franklin is doing it for herself. The Queen of Soul has lined up several financiers to back Aretha Records, her own label, Variety reports. Franklin's foray into the record business is to provide the songstress more creative control over her projects. She plans to finalize the deal after her Sept. 17 and 18 performances at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

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Aretha Franklin is doing it for herself. The Queen of Soul has lined up several financiers to back Aretha Records, her own label, Variety reports. Franklin's foray into the record business is to provide the songstress more creative control over her projects. She plans to finalize the deal after her Sept. 17 and 18 performances at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.