Record Label Contracts – What Music Artists Need to Know

In this video, we explain all about recording label contracts and agreements. We explain what they are, and the main parts that all independent music artists should understand. We also talk about the key points that are usually negotiated from the perspective of both the artists and the labels.

If you are an independent artist, then you should learn the basics of what these agreements contain. Even though you should use a music lawyer to help you when signing an agreement, it is vital you understand what is going on.

[earlkeith]

Thank You so much! Very Clear and Informative So Glad I found your Channel! What a Blessing!
Glory to GOD! 💞🙏

[daniellewood]

Great video, very informative thank you

[SirMike]

where can an artist find a basic contract in regards to this?

[MarkMonforti]

I am wondering as a new progrock label in the US. I pay for the mastering should i get the mastering royalty? If so how do i orchestrate that money coming in?

[recordman]

Thank you very much for this information. Please, if you would, help me decipher my endeavour. I am a novice, free-lance Producer who is currently working with an un-signed artist. My background in music goes back to the 1970s - as a musician, composer, arranger, singer, songwriter, orchestrator, recording engineer - et al. This is my first time working with an artist - outside of my own projects. The artist and I have a verbal agreement as to the fee for me to turn over the Master recordings. I have spoken with other more-experienced Producers who have told me I should contract the artist to a percentage of "the publishing". Can you expound on this? This said artist will take the Master recordings and upload them on streaming platforms (Spotify, etc) I'm assuming he might use DistroKid (?). Should I monitor the streams and contract for a percentage? I've heard it takes 1 million streams to earn $1, 000. I guess what I'm really in need of is information on how a Producer collects Pay and/or royalties in this modern age of streaming - especially with an un-signed artist, and what a contract for these conditions might look like. Also - should I join BM!? Any help would be considered priceless - and I thank you in advance. I'm SURE there are many novice Producers out there who are asking themselves the same question as I am. Cheers!

[Venus.actor.singer]

Awesome video. Thank you very much. I subscribed, liked and shared. God bless you.