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ARTIST PRODUCER AGREEMENT


Date:_______________

This shall serve as the sole agreement between _________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Producer") for services in producing Master Recordings, (hereinafter referred to as "Masters") for and of the recording artist(s) professionally known as _________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Artist").


1. The term of this agreement shall commence as of the date hereof and shall continue until the completion of Producer's services.

2. (a) Recording sessions for the Masters shall be conducted by Producer under this Agreement at such times and places as shall be mutually designated by Artist and Producer. All individuals rendering services in connection with the recording of Masters shall be subject to Artist's approval. Artist shall have the right and opportunity to have Artists representatives attend each such recording session. Each Master shall embody the performance by the Artist of a single musical composition designated by the Artist, and shall be subject to Producers approval as technically satisfactory for the manufacture, broadcast and sale of phonorecords, and, upon Artists request, Producer shall re-record any musical composition or other selection until a Master technically satisfactory to Artist shall have been obtained, provided additional production costs will be paid by Artist. Producer agrees to begin preproduction, rehearsals, and recording on _____________________, 19____.

(b) Producer shall deliver to Artist a two-track stereo tape suitable for duplication and manufacture of phonorecords for each Master. All original session tapes, rough mixes and any derivatives or reproductions thereof shall also be delivered to Artist, or, at Artists election, maintained at a recording studio or other location designated by Artist, in Artists name and subject to Artists control.

3. All Masters produced hereunder, from the inception of the recording thereof, and all phonorecords and other reproductions made therefrom, together with the performances embodied therein and all copyrights therein and thereto, and all renewals and extensions thereof, shall be entirely Artists property, free of any claims whatsoever by Producer or any other person or person engaged in the production of the Masters. (It being understood that for copyright purposes Producer and all persons rendering services in connection with such Masters shall be Contractors for hire).

4. (a) Conditioned upon Producer's full and faithful performance of all the terms and provisions hereof, Artist shall pay Producer, as an advance recoupable by Artist from any and all royalties payable by Artist to Producer hereunder, the sum of $ ________ DOLLARS payable upon commencement of recording, and the balance upon the delivery to you of the Masters.

(b) Notwithstanding anything contained in (a) above to the contrary:

(i) in the event the Masters are released on any label other than ___________
or it's subsidiary or affiliate label or labels, Producer shall not receive a royalty in connection with the sale of such records;

(ii) in the event the Masters are released on the ______________ label or a subsidiary or affiliate label, Producer shall be paid in respect to the sale of such phonorecords a royalty rate of three percent (3%) of the suggested retail price of each phonorecord sold and paid for in the United States. Payments of royalties from foreign sources shall be ONE HALF of the United States royalty rate. All fees paid to Producer hereunder shall constitute recoupable advances which shall be recouped prior to further payment of royalties.

5. Producer has agreed to assist Artist in presenting the Masters to major record companies in pursuit of a record production agreement with a major label. Producer understands that Artist will also be presenting the Masters to major labels and that Producer will not be Artists exclusive representative. Therefore, Producer agrees to notify Artist prior to making any formal contact with representatives of any major record company on Artists behalf in order to coordinate respective efforts and agrees to contact on Artists behalf only those companies mutually agreed upon. In the event Artist enters into a record production agreement with a major label for the Masters recorded hereunder and the further services of Artist as a result of substantial efforts and negotiations by Producer with such company within the period of ONE YEAR following the completion of the Masters Artist agrees to pay Producer a commission of six percent (6%) of the actual cash advances (exclusive of recording budgets) received by Producer upon execution of said agreement. A major record company as defined herein shall be a company or corporation with gross sales of one million (1,000,000) units in the current calender year.

6. Producer hereby warrants, represents, and agrees that he is under no disability, restriction, or other incumbency with respect to his right to execute and perform the services described in this Agreement.

7. Artist shall have the right, at Artists election, to designate other producers for recording sessions with the Artist, in which event Producer shall have no rights hereunder with respect to the Masters produced at such other recording sessions.

8. Artist shall have the right, at Artists election, to assign any of Artists rights hereunder, in whole or part, to any subsidiary, affiliated, or related company, or to any person, firm or corporation acquiring rights in the Masters produced hereunder.

9. (a) This contract sets forth the entire understanding of the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or modification of this contract shall be binding unless confirmed in writing by both parties.

(b) Artist shall not be deemed to be in breach of any of Artists obligations hereunder unless and until you have given Artist specific written notice of the nature of such breach and Artist have failed to cure such breach within thirty (30) days after Artists receipt of such notice.

(c) Nothing herein contained shall constitute a partnership or joint venture between Artist and Producer.

(d) This contract has been entered into in the State of ______, and its validity, construction, interpretation, and legal effect shall be governed by the laws of the State of __________________.

(e) This contract shall not become binding and effective until signed by Artist and Producer.

_______________________________
PRODUCER


Agreed and Accepted:

_______________________________
ARTIST
 
just adding to the pot...


MUSICIAN WORK-FOR-HIRE AGREEMENT



This AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made effective this _____ day of _______________, 200__ by and between ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Musician") and ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Employer").



WITNESSETH:



In consideration of the respective covenants contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to legally bound hereby, agree as follows:



1. Work-For-Hire. Whereas the Musician, an employee for hire of the Employer, has at its request and under its direction, made the following musical contributions:



_____MUSICAL CONTRIBUTIONS_____



for the song: _____SONG TITLE_____



2. Payment. The enticement and consideration for this Agreement is the promise by the Employer to pay the Musician the amount of $____________. This is a one-time compensation for the Musician's services (known as a "work-for-hire") and Musician understands that this will comprise Musician's complete and sole payment.



3. Assignment. Musician does hereby acknowledge such employment, and that the terms of such employment such performances and all rights appertaining thereto are entirely the property of the Employer, its successors and assigns, absolutely and forever, for any and all copyright terms and all extension and renewal terms of copyright whether now known or hereafter created throughout the world, and for all uses and purposes whatsoever, and credit may be given for said performances to the Musician in whole or in part, or not at all at the sole discretion of Employer.



4. Governing Law. This Agreement is entered into in the City of _____CITY_____ and State of _____STATE_____ and is guided by and governed by the laws of that State.





IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.



AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:



BY:

"MUSICIAN"

<<FULL NAME>>





_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)





BY:

"EMPLOYER"

<<COMPANY NAME>>





_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)
 
That first contract sounds like the producer is giving up all rights to the copyright of the track itself. Is this supposed to be an exclusive contract? Or a producer as work for hire?

I definetely needed that musician work-for-hire contract......thanks
 
another...

GRAPHIC DESIGN WORK-FOR-HIRE AGREEMENT



This AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made effective this _____ day of _______________, 200__ by and between ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Graphic Designer") and ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Client").



WITNESSETH:



In consideration of the respective covenants contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to legally bound hereby, agree as follows:



1. Artwork. The Graphic Designer will be engaged in the creation of original graphic design for the Client in conjunction with the following project: ____PROJECT TITLE_____ (hereinafter referred to as the "Artwork").



2. Copyright Assignment. The undersigned parties hereby agree that all rights, copyrights, titles and interest in the Artwork created by the Graphic Designer on behalf of Client, belong solely and exclusively to the Client, free from any claims whatsoever by the Graphic Designer.



3. Compensation. The enticement and consideration for this Agreement is the promise by the Client to pay the Graphic Designer the amount of $____________. This is a one-time compensation for Graphic Designer's services (known as a "work-for-hire") and Graphic Designer understands that this will comprise Graphic Designer's complete and sole payment.



4. Schedule. The Graphic Designer shall receive all templates, photographs, logos, bar codes, and credits necessary for the creation of the Artwork before _____START DATE_____.



5. Delivery. Graphic Designer shall deliver the Artwork to the Client on CD format, complete with all necessary fonts and support files for immediate film output and replication. The Artwork will be completed by the Graphic Designer no later than _____DUE DATE_____.



This Agreement is entered into in the City of _____CITY_____ and State of _____STATE_____ and is guided by and governed by the laws of that State.





IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.



AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:



BY:

"GRAPHIC DESIGNER"

<<COMPANY NAME>>



_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)





BY:

"CLIENT"

<<COMPANY NAME>>





_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)
 
one mo'...

ENGINEER WORK-FOR-HIRE AGREEMENT



This AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made effective this _____ day of _______________, 200__ by and between ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Engineer") and ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Employer").



WITNESSETH:



In consideration of the respective covenants contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to legally bound hereby, agree as follows:



1. Work-For-Hire. Whereas the Employer has contracted the Engineer to operate full-service professional recording studios using state-of-the-art recording and mixing techniques to achieve a professional sound for the following Master recordings:



_____SONG TITLE_____ performed by _____ARTIST_____

_____SONG TITLE_____ performed by _____ARTIST_____



2. Payment. The enticement and consideration for this Agreement is the promise by the Employer to pay the Engineer the amount of $____________. This is a one-time compensation for the Engineer's services (known as a "work-for-hire") and Engineer understands that this will comprise Engineer's complete and sole payment.



3. Assignment. Engineer does hereby acknowledge such employment, and that the terms of such employment such performances and all rights appertaining thereto are entirely the property of the Employer, its successors and assigns, absolutely and forever, for any and all copyright terms and all extension and renewal terms of copyright whether now known or hereafter created throughout the world, and for all uses and purposes whatsoever, and credit may be given for said performances to the Engineer in whole or in part, or not at all at the sole discretion of Employer.



4. Governing Law. This Agreement is entered into in the City of _____CITY_____ and State of _____STATE_____ and is guided by and governed by the laws of that State.





IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.



AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:



BY:

"ENGINEER"

<<FULL NAME>>





_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)





BY:

"EMPLOYER"

<<COMPANY NAME>>





_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)
 
yo, good lookin on the graphic design work for hire. i didnt think about that one but now that i see it ill definetely need that one. maybe the engineer for hire too

got any exclusive and non-exclusive for selling beats......artist development.......or artist demo deal?

from producer standpoint of course.
 
"got any exclusive and non-exclusive for selling beats......artist development.......or artist demo deal?"

nah, i wish i did...
 
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LyricalEX said:
That first contract sounds like the producer is giving up all rights to the copyright of the track itself. Is this supposed to be an exclusive contract? Or a producer as work for hire?

I definetely needed that musician work-for-hire contract......thanks
Click to expand...

yeah he is giving up his rights to a certain extent..its mostly a work for hire contract..where he still get royalities if track is released by the Label the artist is on
 
Lookign good man. Can never have too many pre-made contracts.
 
Where can I find a contract between a manager and a producer, with this I mean the producer is going to give a certain percentage of the royalties to the manager?
 
ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT



This AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") is made effective this _____ day of _______________, 200__ by and between ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Artist") and ____________________, located at ________________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the "Manager").



WITNESSETH:



In consideration of the respective covenants contained herein, the parties hereto, intending to legally bound hereby, agree as follows:



1. Manager agrees to render advice, guidance, counsel, and other services as Artist may reasonably require to further his career as a musician, composer, actor, recording, and performing artist, and to develop new and different areas within which his artistic talents can be developed and exploited, including but not limited to the following services:



(a) to represent Artist and act as his negotiator, to fix the terms governing all manner of disposition, use, employment or exploitation of Artist's talents and the products thereof; and,



(b) to supervise Artist's professional employment, and on Artist's behalf, to consult with employers and prospective employers so as to assure the proper use and continued demand for Artist's services; and



(c) to be available at reasonable times and places to confer with Artist in connection with all matters concerning Artist's professional career, business interests, employment, and publicity; and,



(d) to exploit Artist's personality in all media, and in connection therewith, to approve and permit for the purpose of trade, advertising and publicity, the use, dissemination, reproduction or publication of Artist's name, photographic likeness, facsimile signature, voice and artistic and musical materials; and,



(e) to engage, discharge and/or direct such theatrical agents, booking agencies and employment agencies, as well as other firms, persons or corporations who may be retained for the purpose of securing contacts, engagements or employment for Artist; and,



(f) to represent Artist in all dealings with any union; and,



(g) to exercise all powers granted to Manager pursuant to Paragraph 4 hereof.



2. Manager is not required to render exclusive services to Artist or to devote his entire time or the entire time of any of Manager's employees to Artist's affairs. Nothing herein shall be construed as limiting Manager's right to represent other persons whose talents may be similar to or who may be in competition with Artist or to have and pursue business interests which may be similar to or may compete with those of Artist.



3. Artist hereby appoints Manager as his sole personal manager in all matters usually and normally within the jurisdiction and authority of personal manager, including but not limited to the advice, guidance, counsel, and direction specifically referred to in Paragraph 1 hereof. Artist agrees to seek such advice, guidance, counsel, and direction from Manager exclusively and agrees that he will not engage any other agent, representative, or manager to render similar services, and that he will not perform said services on his own behalf and he will not negotiate, accept, or execute any agreement, understanding, or undertaking concerning his career as an actor, musician, recording and performing artist without Manager's prior consent.



4. Artist hereby irrevocably appoints Manager for the term of this Agreement and any extensions hereof as his true and lawful attorney-in-fact to sign, make, execute, accept, endorse, collect and deliver any and all bills of exchange, checks, and notes as his said attorney; to demand, sue for, collect, recover, and receive all goods, claims, money, interest and other items that may be due him or belong to him; and to make, execute, and deliver receipts, releases, or other discharges therefore under sale or otherwise and to defend, settle, adjust, compound, submit to arbitration and compromise all actions, suits, accounts, reckonings, claims, and demands whatsoever that are or shall be pending in such manner and in all respects as in any way limiting the foregoing; generally to do, execute and perform any other act, deed, or thing whatsoever deemed reasonable that ought to be done, executed, and performed of any and every nature and kind as fully effectively as Artist could do if personally present; and Artist hereby ratifies and affirms all acts performed by Manager by virtue of this power of attorney.



Artist expressly agrees that he will not on his own behalf exert any of the powers herein granted to Manager by the foregoing power of attorney without the express prior written consent of Manager and that all sums and considerations paid to Artist by reason of his artistic endeavors may be paid to Manager on his behalf.



It is expressly understood that the foregoing power of attorney is limited to matters reasonably related to Artist's career as a musician, actor, recording and performing artist and such new and different areas within which his artistic talents can be developed and exploited.



Artist agrees and understands that the power of attorney granted to Manager is coupled with an interest which Artist irrevocably grants to Manager in the career of Artist, in the artistic talents of Artist, in the products of said career and talents and in the earnings of Artist arising by reason of such career, talents, and products.



Simultaneously with the execution of this Agreement, Artist shall execute a short form power-of-attorney which Manager shall be entitled to file in any jurisdiction.



5. (a) As compensation for the services to be rendered hereunder, Manager shall receive from Artist (or shall retain from Artist's gross monthly earnings) at the end of each calendar month during the term hereof a sum of money equal to ZERO PERCENT (0%) of Artist's gross monthly earnings if such earnings are less than TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) dollars per month, FIVE PERCENT (5%) of Artist's gross monthly income if such monthly income is more than TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) dollars and less than FIFTEEN THOUSAND ($15,000) dollars per month, TEN PERCENT (10%) of Artist's gross monthly income if such income is more than FIFTEEN THOUSAND ($15,000.00) dollars and less than TWENTY THOUSAND ($20,000) dollars per month, FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) of Artist's gross monthly income if such income is more than TWENTY THOUSAND ($20,000) dollars per month, and Artist hereby assigns to Manager an interest in such earnings to the extent of said percentages.



(b) The term "monthly gross earnings", as used herein, refers to the total of all earnings, which shall not be accumulated or averaged whether in the form of salary, bonuses, royalties, interest percentages, shares of profits, merchandise, shares in ventures, products, properties, or any other kind or type of income which is reasonably related to Artist's career in the entertainment, amusement. music, recording, motion picture, television, radio, literary, theatrical, and advertising fields, and Artist's artistic talents are developed and exploited, received from administrators, assigns, or by any person, firm, or corporation (including Manager) on his behalf.



(i) Royalty advances made to Artist which are deemed recoupable against future earnings by the party or parties making such royalty advances shall not be included in gross monthly income.



(ii) Royalty payments made to Artist after recoupment shall be payable to Manager at the scale and rate aforementioned in Section 5 of this Agreement.



(c) The compensation agreed to be paid to Manager shall be based upon gross monthly earnings (as defined herein) of Artist accruing to or received by Artist during the term of this Agreement or subsequent to the termination of this agreement as a result of any services performed by Artist during the term hereof or as the result of any contract negotiated during the term hereof and any renewal, extension, or modification of this Agreement.



(d) In the event that Artist forms a corporation during the term hereof for that purpose of furnishing and exploiting his artistic talents, Artist agrees that said corporation shall offer to enter into a management contract with Manager identical in all respects to this Agreement (except as to the parties thereto).



(i) In the event that Manager accepts such offers, then the gross monthly earnings of such corporation prior to the deduction of any corporate income taxes and of any corporate expenses or other deductions shall be included as a part of the Artist's gross monthly earnings as herein defined, and any salary paid to Artist by such corporation shall be excluded from Artist's gross monthly earnings for the purpose of calculating the compensation due to Manager hereunder.



(e) In the event that Artist forms a corporation or enters into a contract with a corporation during the term hereof for the purpose of exploiting or furnishing his artistic talents, then in addition to any and all other considerations to be paid to Manager hereunder, Manager shall be entitled to purchase at least TWENTY PERCENT (20%) of the capital stock of such corporation at the price of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) PER SHARE. Artist agrees expressly not to enter into any contract with a corporation for such purpose unless said option is made available to Manager.



(f) Artist agrees that all gross monthly earnings as herein defined may be paid directly to Manager by all persons, firms, or corporations and may not be paid by such persons, firms, or corporations to Artist, and that Manager may withhold Manager's compensation and may reimburse himself for any reasonable and receipted fees, costs, or expenses advanced or incurred by Manager that portion of Artist's gross monthly earnings which equals Manager's compensation hereunder and such disbursements incurred by Manager on behalf of Artist.



6. Artist shall be solely responsible for payment of all booking agencies, fees, union dues, publicity costs, promotional or exploitation costs, traveling expenses and/or wardrobe expenses and reasonable expenses arising from the performance by Manager of services hereunder. In the event that Manager advances any of the foregoing fees, costs, or expenses on behalf of Artist, or incurs any other reasonable expenses in connection with Artist's professional career or with the performance of Manager's services hereunder, Artist shall promptly reimburse Manager for such fees, costs, and expenses.



7. Artist warrants that he is under no disability, restriction, or prohibition with respect to his right to execute this Agreement and perform its terms and conditions. Artist further warrants and represents that no act or omission by Artist hereunder will violate any right or liability to any person. Artist agrees to indemnify Manager and hold Manager harmless against any damages, costs, expenses, fees (including attorney's fees) incurred by Manager in any claim, suit, litigation, or proceeding instituted against Manager and arising out of any breach or claimed breach by Artist of any warranty, representation, or covenant of Artist. Artist agrees to exert his best reasonable efforts to further his promotional career during the term of this Agreement, and to cooperate with Manager to the fullest extent in the interest of promoting Artist's career.



8. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period of ONE (1) YEAR with a FOUR (4) YEAR annual irrevocable option from the date thereof to renew this Agreement by written notice mailed to Artist no less than SIXTY (60) days prior to the expiration of the initial term or option periods, as the case may be.



9. Manager agrees to maintain accurate books and records of all transactions concerning Artist, which books and records may be inspected during regular business hours by a certified public accountant designated by Artist upon reasonable notice to Manager.



10. During the term of this Agreement, it is understood and agreed that there shall be no change or modification of this Agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by all parties hereto. No waiver or any breach of this Agreement shall be construed as a continuing waiver or consent to any subsequent breach hereof.



11. It is agreed that as a condition precedent to any assertion by Artist or Manager that the other is in default in performing any obligation contained herein, the party alleging the default must advise the other in writing by Certified United States Mail of the specific obligation which it claims has been breached and said other party shall be allowed a period of SIXTY (60) days from the receipt of such written notice within which to cure such default.



12. This Agreement does not and shall not be construed to create a partnership or joint venture between the parties hereto.



13. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of _____STATE_____ governing contracts executed and performed therein, and shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.





IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written.



AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED:



BY:

"ARTIST"

<<FULL NAME>>



_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)





BY:

"MANAGER"

<<FULL NAME>>





_____________________________

(an authorized signatory)
 
didnt get them from a website..got hooked up with alot of them from a friend
 
In that first contract, where exactly do you enter the name(s) of the song(s) you produced for the artist?
 
you can do a continuation sheet or at the lines after the 2nd statement..its all up to you
 
Is there a contract between producers who are partners in a production company? for instance I manage a producer and he proposed that we be partners instead of me just being his manager. I said okay but I don't make beats really, but his reasoning is he wants NOTHING to do with the negotiating process and just wants to focus on making his music, so he wants me to be his partner with him getting 60% and me 40%. I would still do all the duties of a manager tho. Does this make sense? if so is there a contract for this?
 
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