[MBI LETTERHEAD]
 
                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.3
 
July 17, 1998
 
MTS, Incorporated
2500 Del Monte St. Bldg. C
West Sacramento, CA 95691
De Vaughn Searson, Chief Financial Officer
 
Dear De Vaughn:
 
Music Business International (MBI) hereby gives consent to MTS, Incorporated to
use MBI as a reference and for the use of market and industry data from MBI
reports. This consent is rendered for MTS's registration statement on form S-4
(333-54035).
 
Sincerely,
 
/s/ JOHN HURLEY
 
John Hurley
Music Business International