So you’re a recording artist, you’ve been presented with a recording agreement from a major record label, and you’ve hired someone to review the contract. The advance is enough to
The southwest leg of the circuit was dominated by the promoter, businessman, and sometimes gangster Don Robey. Berry Gordy before Berry Gordy; J. Prince before J. Prince. “What Don Robey
I want to start by discussing the Chitlin Circuit and its impact on the release and promotion of rap acts today. The Chitlin Circuits’ influence on pop music has been
PRACTICE According to Ericsson and Pool, authors of “Peak,” in their book they state that individuals with exceptional abilities exist in abundance in our world, but their development can be
An advance is precisely that; an advance payment for future royalties. But the bigger advance that an artist, producer, or musician takes the longer it will likely take to recoup
So you’ve worked your ass off to attract a label, publisher, or production company to want to sign you to a deal and they’ve either presented a full contract or
In the world of music, copyright protection is a crucial aspect that ensures that creators are able to benefit from their intellectual property. One of the earliest pieces of legislation
Tin Pan Alley is a term used to describe the area in New York City where music publishers and songwriters congregated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The
The manager will want to be reimbursed for any expenses that they incur in connection with your professional career or with the performance of management services listed in the contract.
A common topic that gets negotiated when discussing management and percentages and royalties for producers and artists is contract increases. In the music industry, these increases are called “bumps” and
