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Music & Royalties Explained
by Music & Royalties Explained
We Teach the music Business So Artist and Producers Secure their royalties In-Full from their Music, One of the Biggest Question asked within the music industry is how to get paid music royalties after your hard work of Writing, Composing, Recording etc. because of this reason I've decided to share my knowledge independent artist and producers etc who would like to becoming successful in their music journey. Im successfully earning music royalties from multiple sources including Soundcloud, Spotify, Napster, Deezer, AudioMack , from Publishing, Earning from Performance&Mechanical Royalties etc. Now it’s your turn, I created this as a guide to help you on your success on how to collect your royalties and promoting your music so you will earn from it, you'll also have a basic understanding about what percentages are fair so that you get paid what you are worth. music business, music royalties, mechanical royalties, performance royalties, ASCAP, BMI, songwriter tips, indie music, artis
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The Harmonic Anatomy of Christmas with Charlie Puth
In this Billboard podcast interview, Charlie Puth joins host Kristen Robinson to explore the musical theory and business behind holiday hits. Puth identifies specific chromatic chord progressions, jazz-influenced melodies, and the use of sleigh bells as the essential elements that define the...
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The Business of Christmas Music: From Classics to Royalties
This Billboard podcast episode examines the lucrative holiday music industry, a unique market where seasonal tracks generate over $177 million annually in the United States. Music executives Guy Moot and Kerianne Marshall explain that while creating a new "evergreen" hit is exceptionally…
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The Future of Radio: Digital Evolution and Artist Compensation
This transcript from a Billboard podcast examines the enduring relevance and shifting landscape of the radio industry. Featured guest Michael Huppy, CEO of Sound Exchange, explains how terrestrial radio remains a massive business despite significant competition from streaming services and social...
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Music Industry Plants
The provided text explores the nuanced phenomenon of the industry plant, categorizing artists into five distinct levels of commercial backing and artificial development. It highlights how organic plants like Billie Eilish maintain indie credibility despite deep-seated family connections, while...
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Legal Tactics for Resolving Spotify Artist Disputes
This guide outlines strategic methods for independent musicians to resolve common Spotify disputes, such as profile hijacking, streaming fraud allegations, and unauthorized uploads. The author emphasizes the importance of meticulous documentation, suggesting that artists maintain a centralized...
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Framing the Narrative: The Secret Sauce of Global Brands
This transcript features creative agency owner Chris Alba discussing framing, a psychological storytelling technique used by elite artists and brands to dictate how audiences perceive their work. He argues that the packaging and presentation of a creative project are just as vital as the quality…
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Spotify Royalty Collapse: AI and Fake Streams
The source, a transcript from the YouTube channel "Top Music Attorney," expresses conviction that Spotify's music royalty system is on the verge of collapse due to two primary issues. The first major concern is the proliferation of fraudulent streaming activities, specifically citing a class…
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Spotify Acquires WhoSampled : Producer Panic and Clearance
The provided sources, primarily a YouTube video transcript from "Top Music Attorney," discuss the widespread anxiety among music producers following Spotify's acquisition of the sample database WhoSampled. Producers are concerned that this acquisition will give major record labels a significantly...
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OpenBeats.Ai Exposed For Alleged Fraud
The source text is a transcript from the "Top Music Attorney" YouTube channel, where the host discusses a controversy surrounding the AI music company OpenBeats.Ai, which allegedly misrepresented its training methods. The video analyzes a report by Weaver Beats claiming that OpenBeats.Ai was...
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Sora 2, Copyright Infringement, and AI Boldness
The source, an excerpt from a YouTube video titled "Why Sora 2 Is TERRIFYING," addresses the significant copyright and intellectual property concerns surrounding the new Sora 2 AI video generator. The speaker highlights what they believe is blatant copyright infringement, citing examples of the…
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Drake's "Not Like Us" Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed
The source provides an overview of the dismissal of Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music, which stemmed from the song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar. This legal analysis, presented by a "Top Music Attorney" on YouTube, explains that the entire lawsuit was dismissed, including claims for...
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Rick Beato and the UMG Content ID Battle
The source material discusses the ongoing YouTube copyright dispute between creator Rick Beato and Universal Music Group (UMG), focusing on the alleged weaponisation of Content ID claims by major record labels to seize video monetisation from creators. A "Top Music Attorney" video transcript...
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Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour 2026
The source is an article from the New York Post detailing the announcement of Doja Cat's 2026 ‘Tour Ma Vie World Tour’ following the release of her fifth studio album, "Vie." The piece confirms the artist's return to touring despite a previous announcement of retirement and includes positive...
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Sylvan Esso Leaves Spotify Over War Funding; Releases "WDID"
The source details the musical duo Sylvan Esso's decision to remove their entire catalog from the streaming platform Spotify while simultaneously releasing a new self-released single titled “WDID.” This move is explained by the duo, consisting of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, who stated they...
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AI Artists: The $3 Million Record Deal and Copyright Issues
The source provides a transcript from a YouTube video by a top music attorney discussing the recent signing of the AI artist Monae to Hallwood Media in a deal reportedly worth up to $3 million. This is noted as the second AI artist signed by this label, following "I'm Oliver," and the video...
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Taylor Swift's Billion-Dollar Strategy and Empire
The YouTube transcript provides an overview of Taylor Swift's career trajectory and how she transitioned from a determined young artist to a billionaire mogul. It explains that her success is rooted in strategic decision-making, emphasizing her skills as a master storyteller who cultivated a deep...
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Spotify Policy: Bots, Royalties, and Artist Careers
Spotify's $10 Billion Lie: Unpacking Royalties, AI Bots, and the True Cost of a Stream The provided text is an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript of an interview between the host of the Indie Music Academy channel and Sam, Spotify's Head of Marketing and Policy for Spotify for Artists. The...
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Music Distribution Versus Publishing Administration Explained
The source, a transcript from a YouTube video, outlines the key differences between music distribution and music publishing administration. Music distributors are responsible for placing music in retail stores and digital platforms like Spotify, collecting payments from sales or streams of the...
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Songdex: Music Rights Database and Registration
The provided transcript excerpt from a YouTube video offers a detailed explanation of Songdex, which is described as the largest database for music rights and related business information, launched in 2016 by Music Reports. Publishers and songwriters are the primary audience, as Songdex allows…
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Neighboring Rights Royalties and US Legislation
The source, an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript, explains that neighboring rights royalties are public performance royalties owed to artists and master rights owners when a sound recording is broadcast or publicly played. The video highlights that the United States does not pay these...
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The 25-Day Single Release Strategy for Artists
The 25-Day Indie Music Shortcut: Quality Engagement, Community Building, and Releasing Like a Hero in 2025 The source provides an extensive, day-by-day promotional plan for independent musicians aiming to release a single in 2025, offering a detailed 25-day roadmap. The advice emphasises a shift...
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The Fractured Triangle of the Music Industry
The Music Crisis of 2025: Unpacking the Misaligned Triangle of Entitlement Driving Artists to Quit The YouTube video transcript addresses the widespread suffering and quitting of musicians due to anxiety and depression, challenging the popular notion that Spotify alone is to blame for the music...
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Five Daily Habits to 10X Spotify Streams
The Artist's Growth Cheat Code: 5 Brutal Daily Habits to Explode Streams and Build Momentum The single source provided is an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript by Damian Keyes, offering five daily habits for musicians to significantly boost their Spotify streams and overall audience growth....
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Spotify vs. Apple Music: Why Daily Friction Beats Lossless Audio and Seamless Design
The YouTube transcript offers a detailed personal comparison between Spotify and Apple Music based on a month-long trial by a dedicated Spotify user. The author concludes that, despite Apple Music's superior visual aesthetics (including dynamic lock screen animations and lossless audio), Spotify...
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Spotify and Sony Boost Songwriter Royalties
Spotify Strikes Deals With Sony for Records and Publishing, Improving Songwriter Royalties The provided source is an excerpt from a Billboard article detailing a significant new partnership between Spotify and Sony Music Group, which includes deals for both recorded music and publishing. This...
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Avoiding the Biggest ASCAP and BMI Mistakes
Don't Get Robbed: Your Essential Guide to Music Royalties & Copyright Protection The transcript from the Top Music Attorney on a YouTube channel, titled "#1 Mistake Artists Make With BMI & ASCAP," addresses common errors artists make when registering music with performance rights organizations...
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Mastering Music Royalty Collection and Monetization
Don't Leave Money on the Table: Your Essential Guide to Collecting Music Royalties and Building a Sustainable Career The source provides an extensive guide for musicians on how to effectively collect all their music royalties. It outlines five key avenues for income: registering with a music...
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Spotify's Reckoning: Creator Exodus and AI Remixing Controversies
The provided text, a transcript from a YouTube video by "Top Music Attorney," discusses the potential decline of Spotify due to several controversial decisions and developments. It highlights concerns over a forthcoming "super premium deluxe tier" that may allow users to remix music, potentially...
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Is Spotify Facing a Crossroad?
With the ongoing shifts in the music streaming landscape, Spotify might be facing significant challenges that could alter its leading position. Explore the potential scenarios and implications for the platform as it navigates through this crucial period.
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AI Tech To Pay $1.5 Billion to Creators | Is It Enough?
AI Tech To Pay $1.5 Billion to Creators | Is It Enough? A QUICK LOOK
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⚖️ AI Lawsuits: Historic Payouts and Future Licensing
The provided source primarily discusses recent developments in copyright law and artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on settlements and licensing frameworks for creative works. It highlights the Anthropic AI settlement of $1.5 billion to authors for unauthorised use of copyrighted books, a...
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The Unvarnished Truth About Modern Record Deals and How to Protect Your Art
Beyond the Hype The Unvarnished Truth About Modern Record Deals and How to Protect Your Art
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Scary New Record Deals and Upstream Offers
The discussion is about contemporary record label and distributor deals for musicians, highlighting their alluring initial offers and potential long-term drawbacks. It explains how these deals often involve artists signing with smaller entities that promise to "upstream" them to major labels like...
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The Evolution of Music Distribution
The source, an excerpt from "What Has Changed in Music Distribution?" by The Modern Musician, explains the evolution of music distribution, defining it as the process of making music available to the public. Historically, this involved physical distribution through sheet music and records, with...
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The Merits of 360 Music Contracts
The provided text, originating from a YouTube video transcript, focuses on the advantages of 360 record deals for musicians. It explains how these agreements allow record labels to take a percentage of all an artist's earnings in exchange for comprehensive career support. The benefits highlighted...
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IPI Numbers: Identification for Songwriters and Publishers
The YouTube source, "What is an IPI (CAE) number and how to find it at ASCAP and BMI?" from "The Modern Musician" channel, explains the IPI (Interested Parties Information) number as a crucial eleven-digit international identifier for songwriters and publishers. This number, formerly known as CAE...
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ISRC: Music’s Digital Fingerprint and Tracking Code
The provided source explains that an ISRC code, or International Standard Recording Code, serves as a unique and permanent digital fingerprint for sound and music video recordings. These 12-character codes are essential for tracking music in the commercial stream, associating a recording with its...
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DistroKid An Artist’s Terms of Service Analysis
The source examines the terms of service for the music distribution platform DistroKid, offering a critical analysis from a legal perspective. It highlights key clauses within the distribution agreement, such as DistroKid's non-exclusive rights to distribute music and their sole discretion...
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How Kendrick Lamar’s Music Evolved Before His 2025 BET Awards Win
How Kendrick Lamar’s Music Evolved Before His 2025 BET Awards Win Kendrick Lamar didn’t just win big at the 2025 BET Awards — he made history. In this powerful episode, we explore the full evolution of Kendrick’s music and message, tracing his journey from Compton’s streets to global acclaim.…
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Kendrick Lamar Was the Top Winner at the 2025 BET Awards
Kendrick Lamar dominated the 2025 BET Awards, taking home top honors and reminding the world why he's one of the greatest voices of our generation. With a performance that shook the stage and speeches that echoed truth and power, Kendrick didn’t just win — he redefined victory. From Best Male Hip...
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SHINee’s Key on K-pop Stardom After 30 Years
K-pop icon Key from SHINee lit up the BET Awards 2025 stage with a presence only three decades of stardom can bring. Breaking barriers and bridging cultures, Key’s moment was more than just a tribute — it was a statement. From his bold red carpet look to his reflective words on longevity,...
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BET Awards 2025 The Complete List of Winners
The 25th annual BET Awards lit up Los Angeles with unforgettable moments and powerful wins—Kendrick Lamar swept Album of the Year for GNX, SZA took Female R&B/Pop honors, Leon Thomas III claimed Best New Artist, and trailblazers like Doechii, Chris Brown, and Summer Walker cemented their…
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Doechii Wins BET Award, Addresses Protests
Doechii makes history at the BET Awards! During an electrifying acceptance speech, the breakout star didn’t just thank fans — she used her moment to amplify protest voices across America. From the red carpet to the stage, Doechii turned glamour into activism, calling out injustice and standing in...
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BET Awards 2025 Highlights and Performances
✨ BET AWARDS 2025 was PURE from start to finish! From surprise reunions and jaw-dropping tributes to history-making speeches, this year’s show wasn’t just entertainment — it was a cultural RESET. Usher stole the night with an emotional Lifetime Achievement tribute, Megan Thee Stallion shut it…
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Taylor Swift Owns Her Masters Now | Music Royalties Explained
In this episode of Music & Royalties Explained, we explore two powerful case studies in modern music rights and legacy. First, we break down how music royalties work — from master ownership to mechanicals and performance rights — offering a clear introduction for artists, songwriters, and…
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Primary Wave Acquires The Cars’ Artist Royalties | Music Royalties Explain In Full
In this episode of Music & Royalties Explained, we dive deep into one of the most important royalty stories of 2025: Primary Wave Music’s acquisition of The Cars’ artist royalties. We explore the full implications of this move, which adds to their previous acquisition of Ric Ocasek’s publishing...
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Music Royalties in 2025 Ownership, AI, and Global Shifts Along With Taylor Swift Reclaims Her Masters
️ Music & Royalties Explained is the essential podcast for artists, producers, songwriters, and music industry professionals who want to understand how the money flows in music. Each week, we break down the latest royalty news, major music lawsuits, industry trends, artist rights victories, and…
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What are Performance Royalties？
Welcome to Music & Royalties Explained — the ultimate podcast for independent artists, songwriters, producers, and musicians who want to turn creativity into income. Hosted by Kim Ali, this show unpacks the complex world of music royalties, publishing, and performance rights in a way that’s easy…
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What Are Mechanical Royalties ?
Welcome to Music Qualities Explained — your go-to audio guide for understanding how the music business really works. In this episode, we break down mechanical royalties in the simplest way possible. Whether you're a songwriter, producer, or independent artist, you’ll learn: What mechanical...
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Claiming Your Amazon Music For Artists
One of the Biggest Question asked within the music industry is how to get paid music royalties after your hard work of Writing,Composing,Recording etc. because of this reason I've decided to share my knowledge independent artist and producers etc who would like to becoming successful in their…
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We Teach the music Business So Artist and Producers Secure their royalties In-Full from their Music, One of the Biggest Question asked within the music industry is how to get paid music royalties after your hard work of Writing, Composing, Recording etc. because of this reason I've decided to share my knowledge independent artist and producers etc who would like to becoming successful in their music journey. Im successfully earning music royalties from multiple sources including Soundcloud, Spotify, Napster, Deezer, AudioMack , from Publishing, Earning from Performance&Mechanical Royalties etc. Now it’s your turn, I created this as a guide to help you on your success on how to collect your royalties and promoting your music so you will earn from it, you'll also have a basic understanding about what percentages are fair so that you get paid what you are worth. music business, music royalties, mechanical royalties, performance royalties, ASCAP, BMI, songwriter tips, indie music, artis
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