I have had no problem with the Allofmp3.com site. I have downloaded about 150 songs. I think I have spent $16. It is a great deal. There is a larger selection of foreign music. I downloaded some French stuff to remind me of my mis-spent youth!
As I understand it the artists get something. To be truthful, a lot of the stuff I download is music I used to own but lost due to breakups, moves etc. I guess I am rationalizing, but so be it.