ArClarKeyz
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Hello!
This is my first post on FutureProducers! Woo!
Anyway, my question is this: If I produce a song (using VSTs in a DAW) and write lyrics for the song, and then hire a singer to sing it for me (since I can't sing), how exactly does this work when it comes to publishing the song and getting royalties. Basically, i'm trying to get my song out there but I want to do it the right way so I want to know is this
What would I be considered? Producer, Songwriter, Artist, Publisher?
What would the singer be considered? Producer, Songwriter, Artist, Publisher, Side Artist?
What contracts have to be signed?
What kind of payments need to be made?
When I go to publish the song, Is it, " *My Name* - *Song Title* Featuring *Singer's Name* " even though my voice wouldn't be heard on the track at all?
Who receives what kinds of royalties? Performance, Mechanical?
Who gets the rights to what?
Sorry for the multi-layered question but for some reason, I can't find the answers to this question anywhere! If anyone can get me answers to this, It would be greatly appreciated!
This is my first post on FutureProducers! Woo!
Anyway, my question is this: If I produce a song (using VSTs in a DAW) and write lyrics for the song, and then hire a singer to sing it for me (since I can't sing), how exactly does this work when it comes to publishing the song and getting royalties. Basically, i'm trying to get my song out there but I want to do it the right way so I want to know is this
What would I be considered? Producer, Songwriter, Artist, Publisher?
What would the singer be considered? Producer, Songwriter, Artist, Publisher, Side Artist?
What contracts have to be signed?
What kind of payments need to be made?
When I go to publish the song, Is it, " *My Name* - *Song Title* Featuring *Singer's Name* " even though my voice wouldn't be heard on the track at all?
Who receives what kinds of royalties? Performance, Mechanical?
Who gets the rights to what?
Sorry for the multi-layered question but for some reason, I can't find the answers to this question anywhere! If anyone can get me answers to this, It would be greatly appreciated!