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EXCLUSIVE BEAT LICENSE AGREEMENT
This Exclusive Beat License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:
Producer: BIG F8TH
Artist: [Artist Legal Name / Stage Name]
Producer and Artist may be referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”
1. The Beat
Producer is the sole owner and creator of the musical composition and master recording known as:
Title of Beat: [Beat Title]
2. Grant of Rights (Exclusive License)
Upon full payment, Producer grants Artist an exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to use the Beat solely in connection with one (1) original song (“Song”).
This is an exclusive license, meaning Producer will not license or sell the Beat to any other party after the effective date of this Agreement.
Ownership is NOT transferred. Producer retains ownership of the Beat except for the rights expressly granted herein.
3. Usage Rights
Artist may:
- Record vocals over the Beat
- Distribute, sell, stream, and perform the Song commercially
- Release the Song on all platforms (DSPs, physical, film, TV, social media, etc.)
- Monetize the Song without unit caps
4. Producer Royalties & Backend Participation
To ensure Producer benefits from any success of the Song:
a) Writer’s Share (Publishing)
- Producer retains [50%] of the writer’s share of the musical composition.
- Artist retains [50%] of the writer’s share.
Both parties agree to register the Song accurately with their respective Performing Rights Organizations (PROs).
b) Producer Royalty (Master)
Producer shall receive:
- [3–5%] Producer Royalty from master recording revenues (suggested: 3%)
Royalties are calculated from gross receipts, payable directly or via distributor, depending on Artist’s setup.
5. Credit
Artist agrees to provide Producer with proper credit on all releases, metadata, liner notes, DSPs, and promotional materials as follows:
“Beat Produced by BIG F8TH”
Failure to provide credit after written notice constitutes a material breach of this Agreement.
6. Producer Tag
Artist is strongly encouraged (but not strictly required) to retain at least one (1) Producer tag within the Song, where musically appropriate.
Producer understands that final artistic decisions remain with the Artist.
7. Restrictions
Artist may NOT:
- Sell, sublicense, lease, or transfer the Beat alone
- Claim authorship or ownership of the Beat itself
- Use the Beat in any other song outside the licensed Song
8. Copyright Ownership
- Producer retains ownership of the Beat.
- The Song is considered a joint work between Producer and Artist.
- Copyright ownership is split according to the publishing percentages outlined above.
9. Clearances & Responsibility
Artist is responsible for:
- Clearing any additional samples or third-party elements added to the Song
- All costs related to marketing, distribution, and promotion
Producer warrants that the Beat is original and does not infringe on third-party rights.
10. Termination
This Agreement remains in effect unless materially breached.
If Artist breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within 30 days of written notice, Producer may terminate the license, and all rights granted shall revert to Producer.
11. Miscellaneous
- This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties
- Any amendments must be in writing and signed by both Parties
- Governing law: California, USA
12. Signatures
Producer:
BIG F8TH
Signature: __________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Artist:
Name: _____________________________________
Signature: __________________________________
Date: ______________________________________
