SendBeatsTo makes it easy for music producers to send their beats to major and independent artists, and be notified when artists have read their email, listened to, downloaded and rated their beat. Verified artists can create their own "beat requests" for producers to send beats to and give feedback on the beats they get sent.
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Publishing rights are essentially the rights to get a song played on radio, movies, tv, performances, etc. and earn money off of them. The income generated from publishing rights is automatically split into two halves. One half is called the "Writer's Share" while the other is the "Publisher's Share".
Both halves of publishing rights are granted to the author(s) of a song from the moment it is written. Though when signed to a publishing deal, the author(s) generally give up half or all of their "Publisher's Share" in exchange for a cash advance and/or a publishing company to push the song to get played so that everyone earns money.
When there are artists, producers, and writers involved in the making of a song, they typically but not always, evenly share ownership in the "Writer's Share" of the publishing rights. The main author (the artist), typically but not always, will have full ownership in the "Publisher's Share" unless signed to a publishing deal.
When selling instrumentals, it is the producer's responsibility to specify what their terms of publishing rights are and how they would like to split ownership, if at all, of the "Writer's Share", if the song gets published by the artist purchasing the instrumental.
License Agreement
(EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS)
Sound Recording/BEATS
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT is made on ("Effective Date") by and between (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee") also, if applicable, professionally known as , whose principle address is , , and (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor") also, if applicable, professionally known as , whose principle address is , , . Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in and to the copyrighted musical works entitled ("Composition") as of and prior to the date first written above. The Composition, including the music thereof, was composed by ("Songwriter") managed under the Licensor.
Master Use. The Licensor hereby grants to License an exclusive license (this "License") to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master Recording").
Mechanical Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disk, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recordings") worldwide for unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings, condition upon the payment to the Licensor a sum of $ US Dollars, receipt of which is confirmed.
Performance Rights. The Licensor here by grants to Licensee an exclusive license to use the Master Recording in unlimited for-profit performances, shows, or concerts.
Broadcast Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording in unlimited amounts of radio stations.
Credit. Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats under the name " " in writing where possible and vocally otherwise.
Consideration. In consideration for the rights granted under this agreement, Licensee shall pay to licensor the sum of $ US dollars and other good and valuable consideration, payable to " ", receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely complete the payments provided for hereunder, or perform its other obligations hereunder, including having insufficient bank balance, the licensor shall have the right to terminate License upon written notice to the Licensee. Such termination shall render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which monies have not been paid subject to and actionable infringements under applicable law, including, without limitation, the United States Copyright Act, as amended.
Delivery. The Composition shall be delivered via email to an email address that Licensee provided when making their payment to Licensor. Licensee shall receive an email containing an attachment or link from which they can download the Composition.
Indemnification. Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
Audio Samples. 3rd party sample clearance is the responsibility of the Licensee.
Miscellaneous. This license is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified above, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Composition, and shall be binding upon both the Licensor and the Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives.
Governing Law. This License is governed by and shall be construed under the law of the State of , , without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
Publishing.
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Finished audio recording by Licensee of audio release can distribute to music supervisors for consideration of synchronization licensing. Only the recording artist or recording company can monetize with this license. This is not a synchronization license for music supervisors of the TV, Film and Video game industry.
THE PARTIES HAVE DULY EXECUTED THIS AGREEMENT on the date first written above.
_______________________________________ Date: ______________, 20__
- Producer
Authorized Signing Officer
_______________________________________ Date: ______________, 20__
- Artist
Authorized Signing Officer