This Artist/Music Producer Agreement is between a music artist and a producer or record company who will promote and market the artist's music. This agreement sets out the specific commitments and services the artist will render, recording procedures and the compensation paid to artist for the recordings. In addition, it also sets out the rights of the recording company and how royalties are calculated and paid to artist. It is imperative that this business deal be clearly set out in writing rather than via an oral agreement. A written Artist/Music Producer Agreement will prove invaluable in the event there are disagreements or misunderstandings between the artist and the producer.

This Artist/Music Producer Agreement contains the following provisions:

• Parties: Names of the producer/record company and music artist;
• Term: Sets out the effective date and term of the agreement;
• Commitments: Spells out the commitments of both producer and artist including song production and writing of original songs for production;
• Production Costs: Producer will be responsible for all production costs;
• Assignment/License: Artist grants producer a license to use his name and likeness for promotion and advertising purposes and all copyright and intellectual property rights in the recordings;
• Royalties: Spells out a structure under which royalties will be paid to both parties;
• Signatures: Both artist and producer must sign this agreement.

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This attorney-prepared package includes:

1. General Information
2. Instructions and Checklist
3. Artist/Music Producer Agreement

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of all states