Releasing a Song

[Rome630]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA

I recorded a song with a guy a few months back; now he's missing. Can I legally release this song without him?

I did the music (beat), mixing and mastering. He wrote the lyrics and did the rapping. If I can legally release the song what would be my financial obligations to him; if any?

 

[randolph76]

Did the two of you have a signed contract or a verbal agreement? If so, what did the contract state?

 

[Rome630]

No. We didn't have any agreements at all.

 

[randolph76]

Then you could legally release it. He may later sue for his piece of the pie. Whether he will or not is anyone's guess. It would be best to reach an agreement before releasing to head of any legal battles in the future, however.