I couldn't afford to go into a major recording studio.

I think Captain Russ is right on the money. Most likely this producer has used a marketing agency selling production talent to anyone who can afford it.

I will indicate that I have no capital and ask for referrals to a record company. I will also have a friend who has some very inane heavy metal mp3's if he will send one of his songs and see he receives back a similar email.

Beakybird