*BEAT CONTRACTS* - what are the transactions you go through to sell beats?
- Thread starter Selph Made
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If you're getting paid for a beat you should always put the conditions in writing. Like when Ric Rock did the beats for Jay Z, he took a little money up front but he mainly took the points on th back end because he knew it would sell millions which equaled more bread for him in the long run.
Put your stuff in writing man.
Put your stuff in writing man.
You should get a book on contracts. If you're just selling a track to an indepndant label that wont sell that many copies, just sell the track for a flat fee and state that if they sell over 10,000 copies than you collect a certain percentage which is known as points. Most independants wont exceed that amount but it's good to have that in the contract just in case they do. It's good to look at some professional contracts and use their format. You could always just sit down with the artist and come to a mutual agreement on how you want the transaction to take place and put it in writing with both of your signatures. Learn about the different terminology such as exclusive rights and non-exclusive rights. Good luck.
Contracts just the terms of your agreement, outlined in writing. What the sellers (you) responsibilities are, what the buyers (them) responsibilities are and a payment schedule.
There's probably books with example contracts at your local library and definately should be some at your local Barnes & Noble (or whatever bookstore). Even if you pay a lawyer to write one up for you, still go do a little research just so you have an idea of what they look like.
They can be simple and straight to the point. Bigger contracts with lots of clauses are really only necessary when you're dealing with major artists/labels.
There's probably books with example contracts at your local library and definately should be some at your local Barnes & Noble (or whatever bookstore). Even if you pay a lawyer to write one up for you, still go do a little research just so you have an idea of what they look like.
They can be simple and straight to the point. Bigger contracts with lots of clauses are really only necessary when you're dealing with major artists/labels.
as far as dealin wit local type artists...i aint gon bullshit u and act like its so much paperwork and all this and all that involved...
simply put, most producers get the agreed money, the production credit, and in turn get recognition and more services brought their way. i mean its up to you if you wanna pursue it and want to go in depth with stipulations and all that. at a local level usually you can do with out it just beinhonest.
simply put, most producers get the agreed money, the production credit, and in turn get recognition and more services brought their way. i mean its up to you if you wanna pursue it and want to go in depth with stipulations and all that. at a local level usually you can do with out it just beinhonest.
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