- How the funds for the recording will be generated and where the song will be recorded.
- Who is going to have control over certain aspects concerning the recording.
- How long the contract is going to last and what are the terms for the termination.
- How disputes will be settled when they arise.
- Who will handle the legal fees involving the recording.
There are different types of music contracts and an example is the recording contract in which the artists records an album and sells to a record label on an outright or royalty terms.
We also have a distribution contract which allows Dapper music distribute the artists music to various streaming platforms and share the revenue generated from the streams with the artists on a percentage basis.
Music contract is very important for an artist because it will help an artist meet music professionals who will help to push their musical career to the highest level.
In this post, we are going to look at the record contract in one of the outstanding record label in Nigeria known as Dapper music.
Dapper music contract overview.
Dapper music contract is typically an agreement between Dapper music and an artists outlining the terms and conditions of their partnership, though these contract is not made public but some of its key aspects of this includes:
- The contract duration. Duration for contract in Dapper music usually ranges from 1 to 5 years with an option for renewal or termination upon expiration.
- The distribution rights. This is the right given by the artists to Dapper music to distribute their music to various streaming and download platforms while the artist or the label retains the ownership and creative control of the work.
- Promotion and marketing. The contract also allows Dapper music provide promotion and marketing services that will help the artist music get to several music consumers online.
- Sharing of the revenue. Depending on the contract term, Dapper will take a percentage commission of the revenue generated from the streams of the artist music, the percentage usually ranges from 10 to 30%
- Payment of royalties. Payment of royalties are often conducted either on a monthly or yearly basis on Dapper music contract.
- Exclusivity. Dapper might have some exclusivity clause which restricts either the artist or their label from working with other distributors, artists or labels.
- Contract termination. The terms and conditions for contract termination enables either the artist or the label to terminate the contract after a written notice and confirmation.
It is important to note that Dapper music contract may vary depending on the duration and other factors and since Dapper has not made this contract public, I advise you to reach out to them via their website to discuss the contract they are willing to give to you as an artist.
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