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Music & Royalties Explained

Music & Royalties Explained

We Teach the music Business So Artist and Producers Secure their royalties In-Full💵💰 from their Music, One of the Biggest Question asked within the music industry is how to get paid music royalties after your hard work of Writing, Composing, Recording etc. because of this reason I"ve decided to share my knowledge independent artist and producers etc who would like to becoming successful in their music journey. Im successfully earning music royalties from multiple sources including Soundcloud,

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13:35

Sora 2, Copyright Infringement, and AI Boldness

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/10/25

The source, an excerpt from a YouTube video titled "Why Sora 2 Is TERRIFYING," addresses the significant copyright and intellectual property concerns surrounding the new Sora 2 AI video generator. The speaker highlights what they believe is blatant copyright infringement, citing examples of the AI creating content featuring well-known copyrighted characters such as Pikachu, Rick and Morty, and Spongebob. A major point of discussion is OpenAI's reported, and possibly retracted, attempt to implement

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12:44

Drake's "Not Like Us" Defamation Lawsuit Dismissed

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/10/25

The source provides an overview of the dismissal of Drake's lawsuit against Universal Music, which stemmed from the song "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar. This legal analysis, presented by a "Top Music Attorney" on YouTube, explains that the entire lawsuit was dismissed, including claims for defamation, secondary harassment, and streaming fraud. The court largely based its decision on the First Amendment protection of opinion and freedom of expression, arguing that the lyrics and surrounding

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14:22

Rick Beato and the UMG Content ID Battle

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/10/03

The source material discusses the ongoing YouTube copyright dispute between creator Rick Beato and Universal Music Group (UMG), focusing on the alleged weaponisation of Content ID claims by major record labels to seize video monetisation from creators. A "Top Music Attorney" video transcript details how Beato is receiving numerous, often repeated, claims on his educational videos, despite previously winning a fair use dispute on a specific track, demonstrating how UMG is allegedly ignoring YouTube's

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12:46

Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour 2026

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/10/01

The source is an article from the New York Post detailing the announcement of Doja Cat's 2026 ‘Tour Ma Vie World Tour’ following the release of her fifth studio album, "Vie." The piece confirms the artist's return to touring despite a previous announcement of retirement and includes positive critical reactions to the new, synth-heavy album. Furthermore, the article provides a complete list of tour dates spanning from May to December 2026, information on where fans can purchase tickets, and a set

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11:19

Sylvan Esso Leaves Spotify Over War Funding; Releases...

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2025/10/01

The source details the musical duo Sylvan Esso's decision to remove their entire catalog from the streaming platform Spotify while simultaneously releasing a new self-released single titled “WDID.” This move is explained by the duo, consisting of Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn, who stated they cannot continue to put their music on a platform that "directly funds war machines" due to its founder Daniel Ek’s investment in a weapons contractor. Sylvan Esso is the latest in a series of artists, including

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15:41

AI Artists: The $3 Million Record Deal and Copyright...

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/10/01

The source provides a transcript from a YouTube video by a top music attorney discussing the recent signing of the AI artist Monae to Hallwood Media in a deal reportedly worth up to $3 million. This is noted as the second AI artist signed by this label, following "I'm Oliver," and the video explores the implications of record labels monetizing AI music while major labels are simultaneously suing the AI generator Suno. The attorney also addresses the controversy and pushback from human artists, such

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12:46

Taylor Swift's Billion-Dollar Strategy and Empire

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/23

The YouTube transcript provides an overview of Taylor Swift's career trajectory and how she transitioned from a determined young artist to a billionaire mogul. It explains that her success is rooted in strategic decision-making, emphasizing her skills as a master storyteller who cultivated a deep connection with her fanbase, known as "Swifties." The text details her evolution from country music to pop, the intense public feuds and backlash she faced, and the pivotal moment when she lost the masters

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18:11

Spotify Policy: Bots, Royalties, and Artist Careers

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/23

Spotify's $10 Billion Lie: Unpacking Royalties, AI Bots, and the True Cost of a StreamThe provided text is an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript of an interview between the host of the Indie Music Academy channel and Sam, Spotify's Head of Marketing and Policy for Spotify for Artists. The discussion focuses on several critical issues facing independent musicians, including monetisation, royalty payments, and the complexities of the streaming economy. Sam addresses common misconceptions, such

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14:22

Music Distribution Versus Publishing Administration...

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/23

The source, a transcript from a YouTube video, outlines the key differences between music distribution and music publishing administration. Music distributors are responsible for placing music in retail stores and digital platforms like Spotify, collecting payments from sales or streams of the sound recording (the master), and then paying the artist or label after taking a fee. Conversely, music publishing administrators manage the rights of songwriters by registering songs with performing rights

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12:24

🎶 Songdex: Music Rights Database and Registration

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/23

The provided transcript excerpt from a YouTube video offers a detailed explanation of Songdex, which is described as the largest database for music rights and related business information, launched in 2016 by Music Reports. Publishers and songwriters are the primary audience, as Songdex allows them to search for and claim unmatched tracks, register new musical works, and review existing titles within the database. The video outlines the process for creating an account, searching the database using

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15:47

💸 Neighboring Rights Royalties and US Legislation

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/23

The source, an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript, explains that neighboring rights royalties are public performance royalties owed to artists and master rights owners when a sound recording is broadcast or publicly played. The video highlights that the United States does not pay these royalties for domestic performances, stemming from its failure to attend and sign the Rome Convention in 1961, which in turn causes other countries to often withhold payment from US artists. However, the source

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17:49

The 25-Day Single Release Strategy for Artists

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/21

The 25-Day Indie Music Shortcut: Quality Engagement, Community Building, and Releasing Like a Hero in 2025 The source provides an extensive, day-by-day promotional plan for independent musicians aiming to release a single in 2025, offering a detailed 25-day roadmap. The advice emphasises a shift toward quality over quantity in content creation, focusing on making promotion fun, creative, and community-driven, rather than solely chasing viral discovery on platforms like TikTok. Key activities

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12:45

The Fractured Triangle of the Music Industry

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2025/09/21

The Music Crisis of 2025: Unpacking the Misaligned Triangle of Entitlement Driving Artists to Quit The YouTube video transcript addresses the widespread suffering and quitting of musicians due to anxiety and depression, challenging the popular notion that Spotify alone is to blame for the music industry's broken economics. The speaker outlines a "misaligned triangle" of perceived entitlement among platforms like Spotify, labels, and the consumer, who has grown accustomed to accessing music for

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14:22

Five Daily Habits to 10X Spotify Streams

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/21

The Artist's Growth Cheat Code: 5 Brutal Daily Habits to Explode Streams and Build Momentum The single source provided is an excerpt from a YouTube video transcript by Damian Keyes, offering five daily habits for musicians to significantly boost their Spotify streams and overall audience growth. The first key habit emphasizes daily research and imitation of successful social media content to gain initial momentum, suggesting that originality is less important than being good at the start. The second

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9:36

Spotify vs. Apple Music: Why Daily Friction Beats...

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/21

The YouTube transcript offers a detailed personal comparison between Spotify and Apple Music based on a month-long trial by a dedicated Spotify user. The author concludes that, despite Apple Music's superior visual aesthetics (including dynamic lock screen animations and lossless audio), Spotify remains superior for daily use. The key reasons cited for Spotify's dominance are its better music recommendations, more vibrant ecosystem, and the inclusion of user-submitted playlists. Conversely, the

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10:47

Spotify and Sony Boost Songwriter Royalties

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/19

Spotify Strikes Deals With Sony for Records and Publishing, Improving Songwriter RoyaltiesThe provided source is an excerpt from a Billboard article detailing a significant new partnership between Spotify and Sony Music Group, which includes deals for both recorded music and publishing. This agreement is particularly noteworthy because it makes Sony the third and final major music company to sign new direct licensing deals with Spotify, partly in response to the streaming service’s previous

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25:24

🎵 Avoiding the Biggest ASCAP and BMI Mistakes

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/19

Don't Get Robbed: Your Essential Guide to Music Royalties & Copyright Protection The transcript from the Top Music Attorney on a YouTube channel, titled "#1 Mistake Artists Make With BMI & ASCAP," addresses common errors artists make when registering music with performance rights organizations (PROs) like ASCAP and BMI. The video details numerous mistakes, such as waiting too long to register music—which causes artists to miss out on retroactive performance royalties—and falsely believing

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39:18

Mastering Music Royalty Collection and Monetization

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/19

Don't Leave Money on the Table: Your Essential Guide to Collecting Music Royalties and Building a Sustainable Career The source provides an extensive guide for musicians on how to effectively collect all their music royalties. It outlines five key avenues for income: registering with a music distributor to place music on streaming platforms, joining a performance rights organisation like BMI or ASCAP for public performance royalties, registering with SoundExchange for non-interactive streaming,

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14:22

🔥 Spotify's Reckoning: Creator Exodus and AI Remixing...

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/19

The provided text, a transcript from a YouTube video by "Top Music Attorney," discusses the potential decline of Spotify due to several controversial decisions and developments. It highlights concerns over a forthcoming "super premium deluxe tier" that may allow users to remix music, potentially without artists' explicit consent, citing existing distributor contracts that could grant such rights. Furthermore, the source points to Spotify's recent introduction of social media-like features, such as

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2:12

Is Spotify Facing a Crossroad?

Music & Royalties Explained ·

2025/09/19

With the ongoing shifts in the music streaming landscape, Spotify might be facing significant challenges that could alter its leading position. Explore the potential scenarios and implications for the platform as it navigates through this crucial period.

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