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Producer/songwriter royalties how much am I entitled?

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Flowetic

Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York.

I recorded and prodcued a pop music song and am now negotiating the terms with the artists. I recorded every element. Wrote, played, programmed and recorded all the musical elements including guitar, drums, synths, pads, and all the other elements. I wrote and recorded the 4 different chorus sections as well. I then recorded the artists for 2 verses and a short bridge they wrote their own lyrics. I also mixed and mastered the entire track. I will also be publishing it as well. How much should I be entitled to in Mechanical Royalties, Performance royalties, and Sync Royalties?
 


FlyingRon

Senior Member
Mechanicals are paid based on the statutory rate (9.1 cents per minute). Sync and master royalties are negotiated between the music owner and the person using it. Performance royalties are pretty much determined by the PRO but if you are a small time guy you buy and large get screwed on those.

If you're asking how things should be split between multiple contributors, you'll have to work that hour among yourselves, there's no fixed percentages.
 

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