Q&A: what is the usual percentage a producer gets in royalties in a standard music contract?
Question by spittonastranger: what is the usual percentage a producer gets in royalties in a standard music contract?
my producer and i are working on my demo, and he wants me to sign a contract saying that when my demo is released and if i receive any royalties that he receives 50% for the taking..that seems a bit much..i was wondering what the standard percentage is for a producer to receive ,cause i was thinking more along the lines of 30%.
Best answer:
Answer by Golden Davis
You’re right. He is asking a bit much. But it’s also pretty normal. The trick is to have a good manager or agent. Someone to do your negotiating for you.
In my company we feel 25 – 30% is more than fair compensation. We also get front end reimbursement for expenses so we don’t get burned. Usually everyone comes out of the deal happy.
Try not to sign a contract you’ll want to repudiate 3 years later. MANY artists wind up working for the company until they decide to go bankrupt.
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