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Message: [QUOTE="Scorpio, post: 14293, member: 4"] There are so many things to really take into consideration when dealing with record labels and the so-called "production companies." But if you just want a quick rundown of the most crucial items here is just a quick list from the top of my head: [LIST] [*]What type of contract is it — production agreement, standard record deal or 360 deal? [*]How many full-length studio albums (not EPs or mixtapes) will fulfill a contract? [*]What is the periodic timeframe a record label requires an artist to release a studio album? [*]Who owns the likeness, trademark, etc of an artist? [*]Who gets to own the masters — sound recording copyrights? [*]Who gets to own music publishing rights and by what percentage? [*]Can the masters be bought back later on in time? [*]Who has creative control — a record label or artist? [*]What percentage of creative control will a record label have on an album? [*]Who approves guest features on a song or album? [*]Who pays for guest artist features? [*]Who pays for recording, mixing, mastering, and MSM promotion expenses? [*]Who pays for web hosting, SEO, SEM, and social media promoted posts? [*]Is the artist required to have a full-time social media manager to run all socials? [*]Who pays for a social media manager? [*]Who pays for costumes, outfits, makeup artists, hairdressers, nail technicians, etc? [*]What other sundry miscellaneous expenses/costs are recoupable? [*]Who is responsible for outlining a financial plan (budget) of projects? [*]What percentage will a record label keep from royalties, sales, etc? [*]What is the percentage split for concerts, merchandise, endorsements, etc for a 360 deal? [/LIST] Therefore a smart artist should be able to have a clear idea of the above-stated points in his or her own checklist. Otherwise, he or she might live to regret the decision of ever signing a record contract. [/QUOTE]

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