When a person dies, he either dies testate (with a Will) or intestate (without a Will). A Will can be kept with the Solicitor, bank, or at the probate registry in the state of residence of the deceased. What is a Will? A Will is a legal document that directs the distribution of the assets […]
"Afrobeats has seemingly now hit critical mass in the US urban entertainment community — as opposed to a couple of years ago when most mistook “buzz” for market penetration, which i briefly discussed here. This community has been the primary driver of mainstream music entertainment in that market for almost two decades. So, the penetration of Nigerian music/artists into this segment is a strong indication the US market is now ready/willing to accept Afrobeats as the new hit sound — like ragga and reggaeton have enjoyed in the past."
[ Image Credit : truestaris.com ] A 360 deal is a business relationship between an artiste and a music recording company. The company agrees to provide financial and other support for the artiste, including direct advances as well as support in marketing, promotion, touring and other areas. In turn, the artiste agrees to give the […]
It is no news that controversy has surrounded the official release of Pia Mia’s new single titled “I’m a fan” (Featuring Jeremih) which carries similarity with Phyno’s “I’m a fan” (featuring Decarlo and Mr Eazi). Nigerians in their numbers were up in arms labeling the US artiste “a thief” without waiting for official statement from all […]
In most cases, a performing or recording artiste shall elect to use a stage name rather than his/her legal name (or government name as called in some quarters). A stage name, also called a screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers. An artiste will often take a stage name because his/her real name is […]
Image credit- (www.wyomingpublicmedia.org) A featured/side Artist is one who is a guest for a master sound recording on a single, E.P or L.P as the case may be. Featured Artists are put on songs for different reasons, sometimes it’s because the Main Artist is an upcoming Artist and wants the increased exposure his song can […]
A record Label is like any brand or company; it requires a method(s) of operation. The difference in running a record label is that the “product and services” it deals with are Peculiar. These “products and services” requires technical protective mechanisms, accountability procedure, good human relationship and public relations expertise, involvement in creative research and […]
A music publishing company (music publisher) is responsible for ensuring songwriters and composers receive payment when their musical compositions are used commercially. Through an agreement called a publishing contract, a songwriter or composer “assigns” or transfers the copyright of their composition to a publishing company. Music publishing companies will manage composers’ songs and make sure […]
In the List of top 10 managers in music industry who messed over their clients, managers who were greedy and the ones who thought drugs was a good escape for their artistes topped the charts. Yeah! bad managers have their charts too. We are just yet to make a list of them as far as Nigeria […]
After a tedious (or not) search, an artiste finally gets a manager who is expected to be trustworthy, efficient and diligent about the entertainment business of the artiste. However, there are grey areas the artiste needs to “sort out” in the contract before its execution. Activities Covered. The artiste needs to decide on […]