It's about the contract are y'all niggas slow? Also to piggy back off that, if you're a new artist signed to a label the label puts up all the money for you to get your music out. Meaning promotion, production, travel, makeup, clothing and a place to live.
If and when your album sells and makes money the label needs to get their money back off the top plus whatever else to make a profit. That's not you getting jerked that's them getting their money back and making a profit. Now it's up to you to look over your contract and negotiate your contract so you can know your splits.