ASCAP is finally better than BMI?

This video delves into the heated debate: Is ASCAP finally outperforming BMI? With BMI's recent pay rate decrease, the music industry is abuzz. We'll examine ASCAP's upgraded infrastructure, compare advance payouts between ASCAP and BMI, and scrutinize the composition of their respective boards. Discover how these factors impact your choice as a writer or producer in the music industry. Plus, get insights into the financial implications of staying with BMI or switching to ASCAP. Join us as we navigate these crucial considerations for your music publishing and performance rights royalties.

00:00 - Let’s talk!
00:48 - ASCAP’s Infrastructure
01:45 - Advance Payouts
02:52 - Who sits on the board?
03:42 - “So, is ASCAP the better choice now?”
03:52 - “Should I wait for the infrastructure to rebuild at BMI?”
04:14 - “What if I’m in a publishing deal?”
05:21 - “What if I collect myself and remove the middleman?”
05:31 - Taking home the middleman cut
06:41 - If you decide to switch to ASCAP
06:59 - If you stay at BMI
07:36 - In conclusion…

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[ONETHAGOD]

Been with ASCAP since 2005. Thanks for the info. 💯💪🏾

[machinelearng]

I've can't believe you covered this. Last week I actually went on the ASCAP website to look at joining them and leaving BMI. I didn't do it because I wanted to find out who was better at this point. I'd always been friendly with Alonzo who may or may not be there anymore, but I think I'm making the change. I got new plans and I want to make sure its all done properly in the beginning. I may be ready for the course in a few weeks

[lamusiqueafricaine]

Loving this. I'm totally new to actually to trying to getting paid in the music business, but I've been a musician all my life. There are many decisions to make as performer/composer, but now I'm clear on the PRO because you're stuff is clear and concise and real. Thank you man.

[Dog_Stare]

Thank you for this vid. I have been waiting to hear back from BMI for a few weeks now about an error I made in applying to them. No response from them as of yet. You just solidified my choice to apply with ASCAP.

[Morali-D]

Thank you for the update. Happy with my choice. Currently working my way through the course now Mr. Graham. Thank you.

[ptyaudio]

We are a publisher at both: Ascap & BMI, both perform great. as far corrections BMI takes for ever and ASCAP has a customer servcies number and that is amazing.

[ChrisS-jvys]

Hey Casey.. I took the 60-Day Record Label course, set up my LLC, and affiliated with BMI as a publisher for 5 years. I havent registered as a writer yet. If I wanted to switch to ASCAP, could I just affiliate with them as a publisher and writer, since I don't have any songs cataloged with them? Or would I still need to wait until the tend of the term? Thanks for the video and all you do for us!

[OctopusOfficialMusic]

Could i open an independent distribution website like tunecore for example?

[keiththomas]

With ASCAP got with them earlier this year 👍

[jamervsmerf]

Great videos man just saw this and the Spotify killer one tough af real eye opener🤯

[tonymayes]

Does ascap have performance royalties?

[prodsirsiah]

What if we use BeatStars/Sony? Is it still the same extra % from 16-21

[obzocrc]

what to if in my country, they don't ''get it'' if my music isn't commercial/play on radio or classical or some shit?
from Europe I still can go ahead with BMI in US?

[officialsylent]

If you’re a producer and you sign up with bmi does the artist have to have a bmi account also before you register the song?

[mhmright]

What exactly are "royalty advance privileges", you get payed for chosing them?

[mikrofonoriginalofficial]

Hey there ❤ Music money maker ❤

I want to know why bmi is not paying me as an independent artist.
Is it because I haven’t submitted my W 8BEN form?
I joined bmi since 2021.
I do respond to some deals from Music Report as well.

[joshwills]

Mannnn watching this video mane how real is the 60 day course

[literallyjen]

I'm with ASCAP and there's really no difference anymore because BMI charges new artists to apply now. It's $75

[TheBlacknile]

If you release a song through DistroKid should you still register it with BMI and or ASCAP?

[cmdess]

ASCAP is horrible.They should be abolished as should copyright. It's all become a huge mess. They paid me HALF what they normally pay me last year and I've been producing more content than ever. I can't tell you how horribly they have treated me, no career assist at all. I've heard the rumors they pay the top acts first and the rest get the crumbs. I believe that is the case because of the upside down way the money flows in the music industry which is really just powered by money laundering and using music as a tax on business to shake down business. I hate them and I hate the business. I'm a great music maker and that is the ONLY thing that has kept me in this TERRIBLY RUN PREDATORY SYSTEM. I will never forgive any part of this process and it's a disgrace to civilization and a bad joke. Artists should be paid a flat living wage in exchange for contributions to the arts and also holding down a part-time job to help support essential things in society. This stuff should no longer be left up to the private sector to call the shots, they will always look out for themselves only. We need a new economy in general because of AI and the private sector is not handling the transition well.