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Is It Possible to Distribute Collaborative Releases?
A collaborative release involves two or more artists working together on a single track or project. This can take many forms, such as guest appearances, remixes, compilations or even features on each other’s work.
Here are some good practices when distributing collaborative releases:
Get Permission: It’s important to make sure you have written permission from all collaborators to use their names and contributions. This not only shows professionalism but also fosters good relationships within the creative community. Also, in case of a conflict or disagreement, it’s crucial to have some documents and contracts ready.
Include Everyone: To ensure that everyone involved is being credited correctly and that they receive the appropriate recognition for their work, make sure to include the names of all the contributing artists in the appropriate fields. Some fields will require you to provide their legal names, so make sure to have that ready as well.
Assign The Correct Roles: Make sure to assign the correct roles to each artist and to distinguish the main and secondary collaborators. Accurate artist details ensure that your release is categorized and displayed correctly on digital platforms. If you credit 3 or more main artists on the same release, it will automatically be categorized as a compilation by most streaming platforms.
Set The Royalties Split: One important aspect of collaborative releases is how royalties are split. It’s essential for all collaborating artists to agree on how royalties will be shared before submitting the release. We offer you the option to split your royalties at any time, but setting a clear agreement among artists beforehand is vital to avoid disputes later on.
Double Check Before Submitting: Once you've submitted your release to us, some changes may no longer be possible. To prevent any issue, make sure to clarify all details before submission.
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