Snow_globe
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Virginia
Approximately two years ago, I co-wrote and performed a track with a reasonably well known producer. The track has since been released as a single and appears on at least five compilations (including licensing to other labels). My only agreement was with the producer for a percentage of the mechanicals and publishing of the writer's share. Although I never signed a contract with the label (the producer already had a deal), I do have a letter/agreement outlining the mechanicals/publshing share issue. I am freely and correctly credited on any and all instances as the lyricist and performer in promotional materials, packaging, etc. regardless of where the song appears.
While I do not expect a portion of the licensing, the label and the producer have been very hesitant to say what the agreement was regarding the use of the track on these other albums. Does my original agreement stand regardless of where it appears? I registered the original single with ASCAP, but am uncertain as to what to do about the compilations.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Approximately two years ago, I co-wrote and performed a track with a reasonably well known producer. The track has since been released as a single and appears on at least five compilations (including licensing to other labels). My only agreement was with the producer for a percentage of the mechanicals and publishing of the writer's share. Although I never signed a contract with the label (the producer already had a deal), I do have a letter/agreement outlining the mechanicals/publshing share issue. I am freely and correctly credited on any and all instances as the lyricist and performer in promotional materials, packaging, etc. regardless of where the song appears.
While I do not expect a portion of the licensing, the label and the producer have been very hesitant to say what the agreement was regarding the use of the track on these other albums. Does my original agreement stand regardless of where it appears? I registered the original single with ASCAP, but am uncertain as to what to do about the compilations.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.