How to sell beats: Collect royalties using BMI and Copyright.gov

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6 жыл бұрын

Lets go over how you can register your beats through the US government and use that copyright to then setup a BMI account and register that "works" to collect royalty payments.
Copyright your beats here (in bulk):
www.copyright.gov
Create a BMI or ASCAP account:
www.bmi.com
www.ascap.com
Steps:
1. Copyright your beats
2. Create a works number for the beats
3. Give this works number to your clients for each track
4. BMI / ASCAP will handle payouts to you and your client
Download a template contract for leasing and exclusive rights:
www.producersoundkits.com/col...
Questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section below!

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@prapyoung 4 жыл бұрын

Producers is what makes us rappers make good music.

@muziseanbymuzitv 3 жыл бұрын

Facts. its the inspiration

@LK-bu9rg Жыл бұрын

I swear

@k-dizzle245 4 жыл бұрын

This guy's a dope dude! He understands things from every point of view 🙏

@urbbanq 5 жыл бұрын

hi bro! thank you for sharing, finally I understand the process, because till now I've seen only the half of the structure, now I see the hole picture, much love bro and continue because you give goldie information

@oscarriley3200 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro .... ive been making beats for years and by far this is the best info vids ive seen from the business side. Always share info .

@official88beats 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love! Subscribe, I am uploading some new videos now.

@VocalZonesUSA 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Really enjoyed your upload. Very informative and concise. Well done!

@Tapepusher 5 жыл бұрын

The video starts at 2:37 ..

@offabeat4763 4 жыл бұрын

thanks bro, I've been making beats for over 10 years and this one video actually got me to where I need to be business wise, I downloaded both the contract templates. much love man

@TallGenius 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO MAN, SUPER INFORMATIVE - WILL BE SHARING WITH MY GROUP OF PRODUCERS FRIENDS

@official88beats 6 жыл бұрын

Tall Genius I appreciate it!

@BennyParcher 5 жыл бұрын

I just started making beats a month ago thank you for this knowledge

@christopherlavender413 5 жыл бұрын

I subscribed and liked becuz i fux wit all the knowledge you given..... Thanx bruh

@cowboylemonheadmedia 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share this knowledge.

@beakerstreet1090 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful information! I haven't started any process making my music available to be "used" yet. I have a catalog of recorded material over quite a few years now. I have wondered just how hard it would be to put it out there for any potential recognition or profit. Thanks for making it easy to understand the process.

@SamuelHereAmI 6 жыл бұрын

New follow. Good, clear, concise information you have here. I appreciate it.

@sirarthurfrentzel7586 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for this. I had way too many acoustic drum beats stolen.

@xpotemp2444 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro... This is very helpful... God bless you man

@HerMegiddo 4 жыл бұрын

Great job I really needed a refresher.

@namgungssi 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very helpful

@darknature9716 5 жыл бұрын

This video is so helpful it answered my questions

@uoyebut2151 5 жыл бұрын

I did a collective of 30 beats at 1 time some years back just for GP. Through trial and error I learned a great deal about the business. GsacMusic was here.

@EliteOnTheBeat 5 жыл бұрын

Keep uploading consistently fam! #Salute

@raymundo2159 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Very clear and easy said.

@Wizardatwill 6 жыл бұрын

just getting started! Great info and video!

@grabrilcespedes3623 5 жыл бұрын

88Beats i wanted to say thank you for the helpful info i appreciate you. So far you the only one that kepted it 100 god bless you, For inspiring my talent i put aside.

@FazeP 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information. you helped a lot.

@IsshmanGarcia 3 жыл бұрын

Good info. #1 tip is: READ YOUR CONTRACTS or get an attorney that can read it for you BEFORE you sign!

@benjaminfranklin780 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Very informative 🖒🖒

@BombsBeats 6 жыл бұрын

Peace n blessings Great Video

@KmelBeatz 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info bro ..Just subbed and liked

@dulowceed 6 жыл бұрын

GOOD INFO. Been educating myself big time on all this backend legal stuff. I also have an account with BEATSTARS outside of my own website, so I gotta dot “I”s and cross “T”s

@harvestmediacompany7810 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. I won't even work with an artist if they're not BMI registered. Another avenue I use to sell beats is releasing my kits as a cpmpilation, then release it through a third-party distributor so the tracks go through moderation. I use Routenote, they're great with the overall process as far as legally protecting your rights...and getting your money.

@igorsenayoutube 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative video as usual. No tricks, not trying to claim you will give us information just to sell us something like i see some people out there doing. Thanks alot and welcome back!

@katabok 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! btw if anyone is an Australian producer, the cheapest way I've found to get a work id number for your beats is to upload them through distrokid, register with APRA AMCOS (might take a while to get verified but don't let up), copy the generated ISRC code from your beats and add them into your list of APRA registered songs. The system should then give you a work Id.

@deltavistastudio124 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, very helpful. :)

@enrique203909 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the value!

@junefaboresbeats4851 4 жыл бұрын

this is a gem!!!!!

@sludge801beats 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video 😊🙏

@mnbvcx1845 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the info

@SieleTv 5 жыл бұрын

When copyrighting beats on copyright.gov as a producer, should you do the performing arts, or the sound recording section and payment: or both?

@croonch85 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks this video is good....great info

@DSickMusic 5 жыл бұрын

very helpful man thanks a lot .... I hit that subscribe button!

@courtneychambersmusic 2 жыл бұрын

so helpful! Thank you!

@jemarriojackson 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro I been doin Beats for 5yrs I’m just starting to pop I’m getting this done like yesterday

@official88beats 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love! Subscribe, I am uploading some new videos now.

@Sani24K 4 жыл бұрын

finally someone who speaks perfect english

@caioaugusto4155 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much man!

@mikedollabeats835 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video.

@official88beats 5 жыл бұрын

MikeDolla Beats thanks for watching! Please share!

@TheCitybwai 4 жыл бұрын

Good advice.

@joelbreezy3116 5 жыл бұрын

For a situation like designer and menace,....in the contract u can negotiate it to where if it breaks the top billboard , the artist has to re negotiate the deal or sease use of that beat. Once it hits the top billboard the label will be more than willing to go back and pay a little more. I think menace talked about it in a couple interviews

@Stribzavision 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rory 🙏🏿

@TheArKtec 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@MrQthompson 6 жыл бұрын

Great video !!

@yubertuber1 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! I stumbled across this accidentally. What a great guy for putting all this info out there. Makes me think, "Why can't I do this?" I've always had lots of music in my head, but can't play any instruments. So I'm really lost. LOL Regardless, thanks for sharing that info and thumbs up. Best of luck to you.

@DjRevolver 5 жыл бұрын

Good info... Thanks

@JHNTR 6 жыл бұрын

Good video! I know a lot of producers who are new like myself who are confused on the legal side and they aren’t getting what the deserve

@giovanni679 5 жыл бұрын

Beats By Jess 11 months ago, did u keep up bro?

@johndoe7109 4 жыл бұрын

I made a beat that got over a million views as a song but i made no money ugh some channel is making money on views i bet

@Checo43 4 жыл бұрын

They don't get what they fucking deserve

@uplifeworldmusic4039 3 жыл бұрын

I give thanks for this and I need to know more

@jojitoobeatz5132 3 жыл бұрын

You mind doing another video. like an updated 2021 version and anything different that you learned ?!?!

@orsellesfilms 5 жыл бұрын

More power to you

@christopherlynnjohnson2706 5 жыл бұрын

Great shared Information!

@remshawmusiek7565 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@topnotchentertainment2558 4 жыл бұрын

Good content bro✨📸 I’m locked in

@MichaelsPaintingChannel 6 жыл бұрын

When I make spanish guitar Songs (like in my newest video) is BMI also good for me?

@opinionatorX 5 жыл бұрын

I upload all my beatz online and if someone uses my beatz without permission or payment I just sue them. This method saves time on copyrighting. Lol! Kidding. Good info

@Stakkboii 5 жыл бұрын

could you give me more info about this particular subject ? i produce aswell my email is bvsedlordd@gmail.com

@donbishop9910 5 жыл бұрын

@@Stakkboii what do you wanna know

@prodzidane 5 жыл бұрын

@@donbishop9910 how do you sue someone

@LacedBacon 4 жыл бұрын

@@prodzidane hire Saul Goodman

@kennymonsters 4 жыл бұрын

It's not that easy unfortunately because in order to file a lawsuit for copyright infringement you have to have copyright your work. You automatically are guaranteed rights under the copyright law the minute you decide your composition is finished, but it's hard to prove in court it belongs to you when it isn't registered properly.

@tomkent4656 5 жыл бұрын

BMI and ASCAP only collect royalties on performances of the song copyright. There is also a sound recording copyright which needs to be protected.

@89mrhuey 5 жыл бұрын

Correct, may I also add, both companies also collect royalties in terms if your track is also played through radio/airplay and or streaming/digital press which then means you would need to have an ISRC code when registering the track so that BMI and ASCAP can follow up each time the so g gets played, that code will trigger and your royalties will be collected

@luge3000 5 жыл бұрын

how would someone get the ISRC code? searched online and saw one needs to be affiliated with an IFPI company, is that accurate? I already have tunecore, so i would need BMI/ASCAP plus this IFPI company?

@4Paczjkor 5 жыл бұрын

BMI and ASCAP don’t collect digital royalties though so I think you also need to sign up for the Harry fox agency to collect steaming royalties. Sound recording copyright I don’t k ow about that so hopefully someone will inform me.

@FilipPandrc 4 жыл бұрын

@@4Paczjkor BMI and ASCAP do collect streaming royalties (Spotify etc). Harry Fox agency collects mechanical and sync royalties (film, TV shows). SoundExchange collects digital radio royalties (Pandora, Sirius FM etc). Sound recording copyright protects you in a possible future legal case but does not collect royalties on its own.

@bodidleemusic 5 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@official88beats 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love! Subscribe, I am uploading some new videos now.

@mediaiweb 4 жыл бұрын

Hello there thank you for the tutorial , quick question u said , Make 20 beats, copyright all of them and release those beat for sale you mean? in two weeks you said . Do you register them as 50% ownership and leave space for the buyer ? or u register as 100% then if they buy your beat you then request for thier CAD number and do it for them or how does it work pls?

@op-1g.s 5 жыл бұрын

But if I sample from a royalty free jazz song on KZfaq? Do i still have to clear the sample ?

@S4h4r4s 5 жыл бұрын

The songs I've written are copyrighted as of 2012. Hoping to share the recordings for each song soon as it sounds great. Thank you for the video.

@masterminddjs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping some knowledge man. Wondering if you could provide some publishing companies which you mention to do in your video. Also, do you have a video that breaks down and shows what a producer need to upload to sell? Still confused on a) do I upload a loop beat by itself, all the tracks plus the mp3 or wav etc. - thanks!

@jfbarnard3109 5 жыл бұрын

Registering your copyrights is not required. Registering your beats with the PROs is also not required if they are not publicly performed on their own. But you are right, the only way I know of is to tell your customers to add your info to their songs registration with their own PROs

@reignz1397 5 жыл бұрын

but if someone buys ur beat non exclusive or you use it for background on youtube etc it will be picked up

@passpace10 6 жыл бұрын

Where you been? Gotta be consistent these days smh. I liked your channel back when you uploaded often. Keep this up

@official88beats 6 жыл бұрын

passpace10 i appreciate it! Let me know what you wanna see next. I filmed 3 videos today and will release one every day. I promise to be more active!

@relaxingsoundsofnature3390 3 жыл бұрын

Should we add the isrc code before submitting it to bmi/ascap so that they can track the beat usage?

@chad1170 4 жыл бұрын

What about if you made a beat and they use it as their into or theme song on their KZfaq videos ?

@MrMark3673 6 жыл бұрын

Hey I know you probably get this all the time but what should you do first like I make beats have sold some over instagram just a few but I wanna get started with beat stars do I sign up for bmi first or how do I go about it

@poptartbands6223 4 жыл бұрын

Do you register a group copyright separately with BMI or all as one group or album?

@kastriotleci 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question can you do a 50/50 split for publishing and writers share between producer and artist and then also say that the artist owns 100 % of the new song ( master) or does the 50/50 split automatically also aplly to ownership I am not sure if ownership and royalty split is linked or can be treated seperetly

@stacystacksbeats999 5 жыл бұрын

SUPER SMART GUY!!! THATS WHAT IM DOING! This way beat-stars cant monetize my work!

@lafete6863 3 жыл бұрын

Why ? I'd like to know Does best stars monetization pay out less ?

@stacystacksbeats999 3 жыл бұрын

@@lafete6863 BeatStars is totally legit. But you should still copyright your music and get a POR. Its all like Monopoly bra.

@lafete6863 3 жыл бұрын

@@stacystacksbeats999 well noted bro. Thanks

@harveyprobz94 4 жыл бұрын

So if I produced a song for some one a couple years ago and wanted to collect on it now, would I register the beat, the song, or both with copyright and BMI?

@uuulaalaa 6 жыл бұрын

Tunecore does the same thing right?

@Jmusiquex 4 жыл бұрын

Trying to sell beats. Thanks for the information

@topflight2182 4 жыл бұрын

Is the process the same for sample based producers?

@parhaam9562 4 жыл бұрын

I publish my music on CDBABY, and I know that's not a performing rights organizations, but is it doing the same thing? I'm trying to sell my beats and all and BMI its sounds more like pro, however I also upload my beats on Beatstars. I just didn't want to get into any trouble with signing up throw BMI. What you guys thing?

5 жыл бұрын

Can I do this if I live in Mexico?

@wavyzen3603 4 жыл бұрын

What if I buy a beat then I add a sound to the beat. How do I copywriter my part?

@JMercyMuzik 6 жыл бұрын

I use songsecure is that just as good as this method

@avittas 3 жыл бұрын

Should we remove the registered copyrighted beats when an artist buy-out the full/exclusive license of the beat?

@mediaiweb 4 жыл бұрын

DO i register my before putting it online for sell to collect publishing or does the artist using my beat have to register it with is PROs after the beat is being sold ? secondly, how do i know that they're are not exceeding limit agreed on the contract please ?

@kymafaux 4 жыл бұрын

If someone else purchases a beat from me and then registers their song through Bmi/Ascap do they need my CAE/IPI # to register it?

@sludge801beats 6 жыл бұрын

This might be a dumb question but, if I'm registered with BMI can I still put my music in a music library such as MUSICDEALERS? Or would that violate my contract with BMI? 🤔🤔

@frankiefrank4853 5 жыл бұрын

Does this apply if I use a track for the background or overlay to a tutorial KZfaq video? I found tracks I like but don't know if leasing or buying would be best

@official88beats 5 жыл бұрын

Frankie S that would fall under “royalty free music” or “synchronization “

@xXAaron102Xx 3 жыл бұрын

so say if i also use a website where someone can buy my beat, how will the copy right website know not to copy right claim the artist i just sold the beat to? thnx for the vid btw

@keith-marvk-harrisii8666 6 жыл бұрын

I remember doing this by paper and mail back in the day. It took years for the copyright office to catch up. Glad to see it’s gotten more commission. I used to be with BMI. But I didn’t like the idea of them getting a cut. How can writers get. Their own publishing and monitor the use of their music?

@official88beats 6 жыл бұрын

Keith Harris II trust me, the small cuts they take are worth it! Having your own employees and company do what they do is impossible. They do a ton, tracking and paying you out is pretty awesome

@keith-marvk-harrisii8666 6 жыл бұрын

88Beats I really appreciate the reply. I appreciate the content you’re sharing altogether. Turns out I’m still with BMI. I was still able to log in last night lol. The contract has a perpetuity clause. I’ve been under contract since 2011. Ok I realize it’s to my benefit to be established with a PRO. But my catalogue has sat there for 7 years. No royalties. How can I get with a publisher that will really push my music? Can I work with different publishers? -Some who have connections in tv -another with connections in film -another who has influence in the hip hop industry -a publisher who specializes in overseas markets... Being on BMI isn’t doing anything. I don’t have the connections. How do I link with publishers who will put in the work to get us paid? I have an archive of music.

@Therealsamso 6 жыл бұрын

Keith Harris II u need to promote your music

@k12williams20 5 жыл бұрын

You can purchase your own publishing company through them. I did for $250.

@dianevrules 5 жыл бұрын

Keith Harris II A Pro's job is to collect money on your behalf and pay it to you. Not the other stuff you mentioned. That is the job of the music publisher. Like another comment said: "U need to promote your music." Otherwise no one will hear it.

@mikenise100 5 жыл бұрын

Get your beats coded. Get isrc and upc codes embedded in your beats Then once you register your beat with bmi,ascap whomever you're a member with this secures tracking of beats. Theses days artist feel they don't have to pay the producer and can run off with the beat and become rich and don't pay the producer, composer of beats.

@official88beats 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice! Thanks for the love! Subscribe, I am uploading some new videos now.

@azumafilms3839 4 жыл бұрын

I did what you said but the artist changed the beat. They bought a exclusive beat from me and changed it up quite a bit. And I think they copyrighted the new beat themselves. And I don't think BMI or tunecore can track it because it is a different beat than the one I copyrighted.. Can they do this and if not what can I do? I reached out to them they said they would put me and the other producer who changed up the beat as the composer.

@kymafaux 4 жыл бұрын

Is the works number going to be different for each track or is it the same number every time?

@kyreecervin1353 6 жыл бұрын

When you do an exclusive rights contact with an unsigned artist do you have to do a royalty split or can u just set your own percentage

@official88beats 6 жыл бұрын

Kyree cervin industry standard is 3-4% royalty collect for you. If they are unsigned I usually request a high fee up front ($500) then 4% royalty collect.

@LiftedNoise 5 жыл бұрын

Is there any issue if the artist leasing your beat is registered with a different PRO then I am? For example I'm on ASCAP they use BMI?

@official88beats 5 жыл бұрын

Lifted Noise two different companies, you wont get paid so i suggest you make ascap as well. I dont give my clients a choice, unless for example kid ink uses a beat then i work with his label and their contracts, also register it under ASCAP since thats all he uses. Each case is its own.

@pearloneentertainment6064 5 жыл бұрын

What if I made the beat and rapped on it? Is it the same process?

@thrillerdotta7076 4 жыл бұрын

Imma need y’all to pay attention he dropping jewelz 🤦🏽‍♂️how he answer all your questions and you asked the same question sounds like a learning curve problem 👨🏽‍✈️🤣😂🤣

@GrizzlyBeatzMusic 5 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥

@2windy_114 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I am an upcoming 14 year old beat-maker. I am wondering if I can do exactly what you explained in this video or are there alternatives? I am a bit lost. Recently, a small artist asked me for a price on a beat of mine for leasing with paperwork included. How should I go on about that to lease him my beat? Also, there is a sample on it that I have not cleared but I have gotten no response from the original artist's herself as I did attempt on getting her authorization. Thanks!