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Record Label Contract
"I need a Record Label Contract for signing a new Malaysian EDM artist, focusing primarily on digital distribution rights and streaming platforms, with a three-album commitment starting from March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the Record Label and the Artist/Band, including legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the parties and purpose of the contract
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
5. Recording Commitment: Number of recordings, albums, or singles the artist is required to deliver
6. Recording Requirements: Technical and artistic standards for recordings, approval processes
7. Ownership and Rights: Rights granted to the label, including copyright, distribution, and licensing rights
8. Royalties and Payments: Payment terms, royalty rates, accounting periods, and payment methods
9. Marketing and Promotion: Label's obligations regarding promotion, marketing efforts, and budget
10. Artist Obligations: Artist's commitments, including exclusivity, availability for promotion
11. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees made by both parties regarding rights, abilities, and obligations
12. Termination: Conditions for ending the agreement and consequences of termination
13. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, amendments, governing law
1. Publishing Rights: Used when the label will also manage publishing rights, specifying terms for songwriting royalties
2. Merchandising Rights: Include when the label will have rights to produce and sell artist merchandise
3. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for digital platforms and streaming services, if treated separately
4. Live Performance: Include if the label has any rights or obligations regarding live performances
5. International Rights: Detailed terms for international exploitation if significant overseas activity is expected
6. Producer Arrangements: Include if specific producers are attached to the project
7. Video Production: Terms for music video production and rights if included in the deal
8. Artist Development: Include for new artists requiring specific development support
1. Schedule A - Recording Schedule: Detailed timeline for delivery of recordings and release schedule
2. Schedule B - Recording Budget: Breakdown of approved recording costs and budget allocation
3. Schedule C - Royalty Calculations: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule D - Minimum Marketing Commitment: Specific marketing activities and minimum spend commitments
5. Schedule E - Restricted Recordings: List of any pre-existing recordings or restrictions
6. Appendix 1 - Artist Image Rights: Specific terms regarding use of artist's name, likeness, and biography
7. Appendix 2 - Technical Specifications: Required technical standards for master recordings
8. Appendix 3 - Approved Third-Party Agreements: List of pre-approved collaborations or existing commitments
Authors
Album
Advance
Artist
Controlled Composition
Copyright
Digital Distribution
Distribution Rights
Effective Date
Label
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Minimum Commitment
Music Video
Net Receipts
Performance Rights
Recording Costs
Recording Schedule
Release Date
Royalty Rate
Single
Synchronization Rights
Term
Territory
Third Party Publisher
Marketing Budget
Publishing Rights
Recording Services
Sound Recording
Streaming
Studio
Technical Specifications
Download
Exploitation
Gross Receipts
License
Marketing Plan
Merchandise
Producer
Promotion
Recoupable Costs
Retail Price
Interpretation
Term and Territory
Grant of Rights
Recording Commitment
Delivery Requirements
Ownership of Recordings
Artist Warranties
Label Warranties
Royalties
Advances
Recording Costs
Accounting
Marketing and Promotion
Artist Obligations
Exclusivity
Third Party Agreements
Copyright Assignment
Moral Rights
Distribution Rights
Digital Rights
Merchandising Rights
Publishing Rights
Performance Rights
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Notices
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendments
Indemnification
Insurance
Release Schedule
Artist Development
Technical Requirements
Quality Control
Intellectual Property
Entertainment
Music
Media
Digital Media
Publishing
Retail
Technology
Advertising
Events and Live Entertainment
Digital Distribution
Legal
Artists and Repertoire
Business Affairs
Finance
Royalties
Marketing
Digital Distribution
Production
Artist Development
Content Management
Brand Partnerships
A&R Manager
Legal Counsel
Music Producer
Artist Manager
Business Affairs Director
Royalties Manager
Marketing Director
Digital Distribution Manager
Content Manager
CEO
Managing Director
Finance Director
Music Licensing Manager
Brand Partnerships Manager
Artist Development Manager
Production Coordinator
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