Producer/Songwriter who cant sing

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!
 
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