I Want to Distribute Someone Else's Music. What's the Procedure?

Distributing music on behalf of someone else means you must ensure everything is agreed on with the other person first. Whether you’re a label managing an artist's catalog or an artist releasing a collaboration, here’s what you need to know before submitting the release to us:

1. Obtain Consent and Proof of Authorization

Before you distribute music on someone else’s behalf, make sure you have a written agreement.

• You should have written proof (e.g., a contract or signed agreement) that states you are authorized to release their music.
• This document is crucial in confirming your role as the designated person in charge of the distribution.

2. Collaborations and Featuring Artists

If the project includes collaborations (featuring, remixes, etc.), it’s good practice to:

• Establish a formal agreement with all participating artists or their label.
• Confirm that all parties involved agree to the release and its terms, including the commercial use of their artist names within the project.

3. Why Agreements Are Important

Having proper documentation is not just a formality—it protects you and ensures compliance with legal standards.

• If there is a conflict, claim, or dispute regarding the release, we may require access to these documents as proof that you hold the necessary rights to distribute the music.
• Failing to provide this proof could result in the takedown of the release or other legal complications.

Things to Check Before Submitting Your Music

1. Verify that all artists and contributors involved are informed and have agreed to the release.
2. Confirm you have the rights to distribute the release commercially.
3. Ensure all agreements are signed by all parties involved before the release is submitted to iMusician. If the contract is post-dated, we will not accept it.

Once you have all these documents ready, you can submit your release to our team and we’ll let you know if further verifications are needed ✅

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