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What Can We Do To Make the Music Industry Work for Everyone?

 

Last month we reviewed the corruption in the music industry. We offered a solution to build relationships and grow with other creators. In addition to working together what can we do to make the music industry work for everyone? 

The answer is metadata. By using music metadata we infiltrate "their system". We say, "Hey! Over here, that song is mine and here is my metadata to prove it." At Code 3 Records Artist Services we know metadata is the key to taking back control of music. We experienced the power of metadata by claiming our songs with our metadata and receiving royalties retroactively from service providers such as Google, Getty, Spotify and more! We are currently due to receive additional royalties from December 2012 thru June 2017. Five years of royalties past due to our personal publishing catalog. We are able to make the claim because our metadata proves that we own and control our own music. We have recouped thousands of dollars because of our accurate metadata. No label deals, no publishing deals, just understanding how "their system" works and infiltrating it with our metadata. Taking back what’s ours. Because if royalties go unclaimed, the corporate conglomerates will take those royalties as their own. 


In the past, bad deals were made between bands, artists, songwriters and record labels. Some say it was the record labels taking advantage of artists. While that is true, we as artists, songwriters and bands have some responsibility in the situation. Understanding and knowing the deal, terminology and legalese that we agree to are imperative as we move into the future. Having our music business in order prior to engaging in a deal helps everyone. It helps us know what it is we are agreeing to and if the deal will help us move in the direction we want for our music. Are we agreeing to relinquishing 50% of our publishing? Understanding that by relinquishing 50% of our publishing relinquishes control of our music. How long is the term? Can we get out of the deal? Moving into the future we need to take ownership and responsibility of our music. Leaving important decisions in the hands of labels, publishers, managers may not end in the results we intended for our music. 


Some folks think signing a major record label deal will lead them on the path to success when in most cases it can lead to lost time and opportunity because artists didn’t understand the music business agreement/contract. Understand the business so that YOU can position yourself for the deal YOU want. 


Know the Code > 3 Things


1. Build relationships.

2. Build your music business. 

3. Understand "their system" and infiltrate it with your metadata. 


Why Does Metadata Matter?

Organized metadata can maximize your royalties, help fans find your music, and help music supervisors license your music. Whether its a search on Google, Spotify, Apple Music or any search engine, accurate metadata can help your music get discovered and get paid. Not having your metadata in order and plugged into the right agencies can lead to missed opportunities and even stolen intellectual property. Protect and police what you create.

Need help? Code 3 Records Artist Services can help!

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How do I license my music?

Great question!
There are some steps to take to get your music ready to license. You do want to have your music ready, because speed counts when it comes to licensing music.

Confirm writer names and splits, publisher names and splits, performing rights organizations (ASCAP, BMI, PRS, etc.) for writers and publishers.
Splits meaning if you have 4 writers on a song and you split the song evenly, each writer has 25% (which adds up to 100%) for the writer share. If each writer has their own publisher, it's very likely the publishing splits would also be 25% each (which adds up to 100%).
Who owns the master/copyright? Does a record label or do you own your master/copyrights?
Are there any samples? Have you sorted out the writer, publisher, and/or master splits with the publisher(s) and master owner of the song you sampled? It is your job to know and if you don't, the music supervisor will move on because they need to be certain they can clear the song without any conflicts. Remember speed counts so have your ducks in order!
Is there a TV/FILM/GAME that you are interested in submitting your music to? Do some research and find the music supervisor or the folks that are in the music clearance department. Send a high quality recording that can be downloaded or streamed via a reliable file sharing company.

Always be polite and recognize that the folks you are pitching to are receiving a lot of inquiries so be aware of the limited time they will have to check out the tune(s).


IS YOUR MUSIC READY TO BE LICENSED TO TV/FILM?

We help artists monetize their music, collect worldwide royalties (current and retroactive) and pitch their music for licensing opportunities (we’ve placed on Indie Films, Showtime’s Shameless, Comedy Central, MTV among others). YOU retain ALL of your publishing. WE make sure you receive every penny from every platform, worldwide. This is a service but we keep our fees artist friendly. The bulk of our work is focused on the mountains of paperwork and digital documents required to register songs in such a way that artists can receive ALL POSSIBLE COMPENSATION for spins, plays, and usage online and in the media. This way, artists can focus on their music, and we do all the boring stuff required to help you succeed in a contemporary, digital landscape that evolves rapidly all the time. You made the music, now make sure you own it and get compensated for it! Start building your music business foundation!


   

DO YOU NEED MUSIC FOR A PROJECT?
We work with self published artists and ensure seamless and easy-to-license music without any clearance conflicts. We expedite the whole process and provide TV/Film/Game industry associates with exciting, new, carefully selected music that meets industry standards with 200% clearance.

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