Sync placements, where your rap music is licensed and featured in films, TV shows, commercials, and video games, can provide a significant platform for exposure and revenue generation. However, navigating the world of sync licensing can be complex for aspiring rap artists. In this article, we will explore valuable resources and strategies to help you secure sync placements and showcase your rap art to a wider audience.
b. Songtradr: Songtradr offers a user-friendly platform for artists to submit their music for sync licensing opportunities. They work with a wide range of clients, including ad agencies, filmmakers, and TV networks.
c. Artlist: Artlist focuses on providing royalty-free music for video creators, including YouTube content creators, filmmakers, and advertisers. Artists can submit their music to be considered for Artlist’s curated library.
b. Audio Network: Audio Network is a music library that supplies music to content creators worldwide. They accept submissions from artists and offer an extensive catalog of licensed tracks for sync placements.
c. Marmoset: Marmoset is a music agency that focuses on providing music for advertising, film, and TV projects. They welcome submissions from artists and offer opportunities for sync placements.
b. Sync Summit: Sync Summit organizes conferences and events where music supervisors, industry professionals, and artists come together to network and discuss sync licensing. Attending these events can open doors to valuable connections and opportunities.
Conclusion: Securing sync placements for your rap music can significantly boost your career as an artist. By leveraging the resources and strategies outlined in this article, you can enhance your chances of getting your music featured in films, TV shows, commercials, and video games. Remember to focus on building relationships, submitting your music to relevant platforms, and continuously honing your craft. With perseverance and determination, you can unlock exciting opportunities and expand your fan base through sync licensing.
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THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT is made on 7th June 2024 ("Effective Date") by and between Licensee(hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee") also, if applicable, professionally known as Licensee, residing at [N/A] and Thomas Hodek. (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor"). Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in and to the copyrighted musical work entitled "BEAT NAME("Composition") as of and prior to the date first written above. The Composition, including the music thereof, was composed by Thomas Hodek ("Songwriter") managed under the Licensor.
All licenses are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Master Use.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license (this "License) to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master Recording“).
Mechanical Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disk, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recordings") worldwide for unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings, condition upon the payment to the Licensor a sum of Varies US Dollars ($Varies), receipt of which is confirmed. Additionally licensee shall be permitted to distribute unlimited internet downloads for non-profit and non-commercial use.
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The Licensor here by grants to Licensee an exclusive license to use the Master Recording in unlimited for- profit performances, shows, or concerts.
Broadcast Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording in unlimited amounts of radio stations.
Credit.
Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats under the name "Thomas Hodek" in writing where possible and vocally otherwise.
Synchronization.
Licensee may exploit and monetize from licensee's unique derived work(s) of composition for use on TV, Film, Video game or other synchronous projects. Licensee may represent other publishing owners of the original composition for exploitation and have full authority of granting non-exclusive license for synchronization use as long as credit and publishing information is provided to such agency.
Consideration.
In consideration for the rights granted under this agreement, Licensee shall pay to licensor the sum of Varies US dollars ($Varies) and other good and valuable consideration, payable to "Thomas Hodek", receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely complete the payments provided for hereunder, or perform its other obligations hereunder, including having insufficient bank balance, the licensor shall have the right to terminate License upon written notice to the Licensee. Such termination shall render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which monies have not been paid subject to and actionable infringements under applicable law, including, without limitation, the United States Copyright Act, as amended.
Indemnification.
Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
Audio Samples.
3rd party sample clearance is the responsibility of the licensee.
Miscellaneous.
This license is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified above.
Governing Law.
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