Recording Contract

This ​Recording Contract (hereinafter referred to as the “Contract”) is entered into as of

_________________ by and between ____________________, with a mailing address of
________________________________________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) and ____________________, with a mailing
address of _______________________________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as the “Artist”), collectively referred to as the “Parties,” both of
whom agree to be bound by this Contract.

THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Term​. The effectiveness of this Contract shall commence with its execution by all
parties, and will continue for a period of _________________.

2. Production. ​The Company agrees to produce one master recording consisting of songs
written and performed by the Artist (hereinafter referred to as the “Songs”). The resulting
recording (hereinafter referred to as the “Recording”) shall include music of not less than
_________________ in duration of playing, and shall be of a quality which is equal to
master recordings normally produced for commercial sale and distribution.

3. Contribution by Artist. ​The Artist agrees to:

● Fully cooperate with the Company, in good faith, in the production of the
Recording;

● Contribute to such production the music and lyrics embodied in the Songs;

● Arrange, direct and perform the Songs in such a manner as to facilitate the
production of the Recording;

● Otherwise strictly observe the remaining duties and obligations of this Contract.

4. Costs​. All costs incurred in the production of the Recording, including the prepayment
of all travel, hotel and meal costs incurred by Artist in attending the recording sessions
described in this Contract will be the responsibility of the Company. The Company's
production, promotion, manufacturing and all other bonafide expenses relating to the
Artist are deemed recoupable from gross income.

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5. Dates and Location of Recording Sessions. The recording sessions necessary to
produce the Recording shall occur at the following locations:

The recording sessions necessary to produce the Recording will begin on

_________________ and end on _________________.

6. Artistic Control. The Company and the Artist shall be jointly responsible for all
decisions regarding the artistic content of the Recording.

7. Title. The title of the Recording shall be chosen by agreement between the Company
and the Artist.

8. Completion and Release. The Recording will be completed and prepared for release
and distribution on or before _________________.

The Company and the Artist acknowledge that time is of the essence in the completion of
the Recording, and each agree to exercise all reasonable means to achieve such
completion.

9. Assignment of Exclusive Rights by Artist. ​ Upon the timely occurrence and

performance of all material events and obligations required to produce the Recording, the
Artist shall assign to the Company all of their rights, title, and interest in and to the
following property, for distribution and commercial exploitation in _________________:
Country

a. The Songs,

b. Artist's performance of the Songs contained in the Recording,

c. The title of the Recording.

10. License for Use of Name and Image. ​ Upon the timely occurrence and performance
of all material events and obligations required to produce the Recording, the Artist shall
grant to the Company the exclusive license to use the name _______________________,
and the Artist's photographic image, in the promotion and distribution of the Recording.

11. Copyright. ​The Company shall proceed to obtain and secure a copyright for each of
the said Songs. Each such copyright shall be the sole property of the Company.

12. Distribution. Upon the completion of the Recording and continuing for the term of
this Contract, the Company will diligently use its best efforts to secure distribution of the

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Recording throughout the world, through one or more major distribution companies
(including film companies, record companies, or any other company). Any such contract
entered into between the Company and any such record distribution company shall be
subject to the terms of this Contract.

13. Royalties. ​In accordance with the rights granted by the Artist to the Company herein,
the Company intends to contract with a record distribution company for distribution of
the Recording. The Company will be entitled to receive royalties or licensing fees (herein
collectively referred to as the "Royalties") as a result of such a contract.

The Royalties shall include any compensation received by the Company, or promised to
the Company, which directly or indirectly results from the use, exploitation or existence
of the Recording, or any reproduction applied to satisfy costs incurred and paid by the
Company. In the event that the Royalties are insufficient to complete such
reimbursement, the Artist shall not be liable for such costs.

The remainder of such Royalties, if any, shall be allocated and distributed between the
Company and the Artist, in the following proportion:

a. Percent to the Company - __________%

b. Percent to the Artist - __________%

Royalties due to the Artist hereunder shall be delivered by the Company to the Artist
within __________ working days from the Company's receipt thereof.

14. Non-Circumvention. The Artist shall not detrimentally interfere with the efforts of
the Company to distribute the Recording through one or more distribution companies or
enter into any contract inconsistent with the rights of distribution assigned to the
Company hereunder. The Artist shall not contact any such potential distribution company
except through the offices of the Company.

15. Additional Personal Services. ​ For the term of this Contract, the Artist agrees to
appear at no less than __________ performances to promote the distribution of the
Recording. Company shall schedule and arrange such performances, but the Artist shall
have the right of prior approval of the location, date and time of each performance.

The total number of performances during the term of this Contract shall not be above
__________. The Company shall be responsible for travel, hotel, and meal costs incurred
by the Artist in attending each such performance, the Artist shall be paid __________ of

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the net revenues received by the Company for such performances. Such compensation
shall be received by the Artist within _______________________ from the Company's
receipt thereof.

16. Option to Purchase. ​At any time during the term of this Contract or thereafter, at the
Artist's option, the Artist may purchase all rights assigned and/or granted to the Company
hereunder or resulting to the Company herefrom (including rights of copyright to any and
all of the Songs) for the total sum of:

a. $__________, plus;

b. Any receipted costs expended by the Company hereunder, but reimbursed, as of

the date of exercise of such option to purchase, plus;

c. __________% of the gross revenues generated thereafter from the Recording.

Exercise of the option shall be accomplished by the delivery of such amount, in cash or
certified funds, to the Company or its express designee.

In the event of such exercise, the Company shall promptly execute all documents
reasonably necessary to effectuate such transaction. If and upon the exercise of such
option, the obligations undertaken by the parties herein shall be exercised.

17. Assignment by Company. Prior to completion of the Recording, the rights and
obligations of the Company existing hereunder are personal and unique, and shall not be
assigned without the prior written consent of the Artist. Subsequent to the completion of
the Recording, the Company may assign its rights and obligations existing hereunder
without the consent of the Artist.

18. Assignment by Artist. ​The rights and obligations of the Artist existing hereunder are
personal and unique, and shall not be assigned without prior written consent of the
Company.

19. Governing Law. ​The Parties agree that this Contract shall be governed by the laws of
_____________________.
State

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The Parties agree to the terms and conditions set forth above as demonstrated by their
signatures as follows:

COMPANY ARTIST

Name: _____________________ Name: _____________________

Signed: ____________________ Signed: ____________________

Date: ______________________ Date: ______________________

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