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Music Recording Agreement
"I need a Music Recording Agreement for an exclusive three-album deal with an emerging UAE-based artist, focusing primarily on digital distribution rights and streaming platforms, with the first album delivery scheduled for March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the Record Label/Producer and the Artist, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including artist's status and label's business
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Recordings', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Album', 'Single', etc.
4. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
5. Recording Obligations: Artist's obligations regarding number of recordings, delivery schedules, and technical specifications
6. Ownership and Rights: Assignment of rights in the recordings, including copyright and related rights
7. Recording Process: Details of recording arrangements, studio selection, producer involvement, and approval processes
8. Marketing and Promotion: Label's obligations regarding promotion, marketing efforts, and artist approval rights
9. Royalties: Payment terms, royalty rates, accounting periods, and audit rights
10. Advances: Details of any advance payments, recoupment terms, and payment schedule
11. Artist Warranties: Artist's representations regarding rights, existing commitments, and ability to perform
12. Label Warranties: Label's representations regarding authority, capacity, and obligations
13. Termination: Circumstances for termination, notice requirements, and consequences
14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment rights
1. Image Rights: Section dealing with the use of artist's name, likeness, and biographical material - include if the label will handle artist merchandise or extensive marketing
2. Digital Distribution: Specific provisions for digital platforms and streaming - include for modern distribution arrangements
3. Publishing Rights: If the deal includes publishing rights management - include when combining recording and publishing deals
4. 360 Rights: Additional rights beyond recording such as touring, merchandise - include for comprehensive artist management deals
5. Third Party Licensing: Rights and procedures for licensing recordings to third parties - include for international distribution arrangements
6. Producer Arrangements: If specific producers are attached to the project - include when producer relationships are pre-defined
7. Video Production: Terms relating to music video production and rights - include when video production is part of the deal
8. Religious/Cultural Compliance: Specific provisions ensuring compliance with UAE cultural and religious standards - include for local distribution
1. Schedule 1 - Minimum Recording Commitment: Detailed specification of required recordings, including number of tracks, duration, and delivery dates
2. Schedule 2 - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements for recordings, including format, quality standards, and delivery requirements
3. Schedule 3 - Royalty Calculations: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule 4 - Advance Payment Schedule: Timeline and conditions for advance payments
5. Schedule 5 - Approved Recording Budget: Breakdown of approved recording costs and budget allocation
6. Appendix A - Marketing Commitments: Specific marketing and promotion commitments from the label
7. Appendix B - Permitted Third-Party Agreements: List of pre-existing agreements or permitted external commitments
8. Appendix C - Content Guidelines: UAE-specific content requirements and restrictions
Authors
Music and Entertainment
Media Production
Digital Media
Arts and Culture
Legal Services
Entertainment Technology
Digital Distribution
Publishing
Legal
Artist & Repertoire
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Marketing
Digital Distribution
Compliance
Finance
Production
Legal Counsel
Music Industry Executive
A&R Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Artist Manager
Music Producer
Rights Management Officer
Contract Administrator
Entertainment Lawyer
Compliance Officer
Marketing Director
Digital Distribution Manager
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