Here’s What Every Producer Needs To Know To Get Paid | Genius News

Earlier this month, Pittsburg producer E. Dan made claims on Twitter that Atlantic Records paid him only half of his normal rate for his work on Wiz Khalifa’s 2016 album, 'Khalifa,' because it was classified as a mixtape. His revelation sparked conversations with other producers who aired their frustrations concerning royalties and payments from labels. This includes producer TM88 who tweeted that he was never paid for Lil Uzi Vert’s hit single, “XO TOUR Llif3.”

According to an entertainment lawyer we interviewed, a major form of income for producers often comes from royalty advances, however, that’s not always plausible because mixtapes don’t usually have the same budgets as albums. Navigating producer deals and rates can seem overwhelmingly complex, but there are guidelines to follow. Check out the video above to learn how producers can protect their paychecks.

[lightsaran]

producers be the reason why hella of these artists are poppin. Should be getting paid the same amount as the rapper tbh

[awfulslumptwiy]

Tbh the producers should get paid same as artist

[mattyice]

Producers been saving the industry and get no respect. Time for a change.

[ZimzalaBeats]

genius giving so much love to us producers. Thank you for that! Lets make the next years the years of producers!

[Scooby.]

Xxl should make a list for producers n gain them more fame kuz these producers are really helping these rappers. Most of these rappers wouldn't be shit without the producers

[kung-fukennyfamily]

Bruh better *Pay TM88* 🐐 one of the coolest producers rn🔥🔥

[prodbyocean]

Thanks for shining light on us producers #NoFreeBeats2018

[Hoxy]

Finally! Thanks genius. 2018 producer's year! Lets go producer brother's!!!

[beatsbykana]

I can see not getting as much if you're like a brand new producer, but people on the level of TM88 not getting paid?? that's insane

[Beatstars]

Thanks for covering our E. Dan interview, Genius 💪🏽 #RespectTheProducer

[renzoxo]

Bonus rule: dont work with playboi carti.

[KINGBENJOE]

Producers we better start treating ourselves like artists now

[Teejaay-spvw]

The production makes up like 70% of the song. It nearly does all the work, these guys need the recogniton they deserve now

[jakematrix]

The thing that are making songs better are the producers and their dope ass beats

[QuayeTheProducer]

Producers need more credit we work so hard

[aidanfine]

Get yours. I'd say we're all probably better off developing alongside a singular artist, and coming up with them. Like 40 and Drake. Or working with a small group of people that you believe in. Be exclusive. If you're that good- don't associate your name with people who aren't.

[AICUTBOXXX]

The 4 dislikes must be from 4 different record labels.

[TheHaZaLx]

man im so glad you finally approach this topic. MUSIC CAN'T BE MADE WHITHOUT PRODUCERS, PUT SOME RESPECT ON EM.

[marvinb]

MUSIC PRODUCER SHOULD GET THEIR NO MATTER WHAT !

[azarian]

Someone needs to pay our boy TM88 NOW! It's already bad enough most producers don't even get recognized for what they do...