Beat License Agreements

Standard
Best for independent artists releasing and promoting music on a smaller scale.

Premium
Best for growing artists expecting higher streams, wider distribution, and more promotion.

Unlimited (non-exclusive)
Best for established artists or larger releases needing maximum flexibility and reach.
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MP3 file included
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Up to 500,000 audio streams
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Up to 500,000 video streams
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Up to 5,000 paid distributions or sales
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Unlimited free downloads
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1 official music video
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Unlimited non-profit live performances
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Unlimited paid live performances
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Unlimited radio station usage
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Non-exclusive license
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3-year license term
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Artist may create and commercially release one new song using the licensed beat
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Artist owns the new master recording created using the beat, subject to the terms of the license
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Sharper Music Productions retains full ownership of the original beat/instrumental
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4% producer royalty on Net Master Receipts after recoupment of the beat license fee
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50% Producer / 50% Artist composition split
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Producer credit required as “Produced by Michael Sharper”
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Television, film, advertising, gaming, and other synchronization placements require separate written permission
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License must be renewed or upgraded once the usage limits or 3-year license term are reached
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No automatic renewal
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MP3 file included
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Up to 1,500,000 audio streams
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Up to 1,500,000 video streams
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Up to 25,000 paid distributions or sales
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Unlimited free downloads
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Up to 2 official music videos
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Unlimited non-profit live performances
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Unlimited paid live performances
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Unlimited radio station usage
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Non-exclusive license
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3-year license term
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Artist may create and commercially release one new song using the licensed beat
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Artist owns the new master recording created using the beat, subject to the terms of the license
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Sharper Music Productions retains full ownership of the original beat/instrumental
-
4% producer royalty on Net Master Receipts after recoupment of the beat license fee
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50% Producer / 50% Artist composition split
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Producer credit required as “Produced by Michael Sharper”
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Television, film, advertising, gaming, and other synchronization placements require separate written permission
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License must be renewed or upgraded once the usage limits or 3-year license term are reached
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No automatic renewal
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MP3 file included
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Unlimited audio streams
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Unlimited video streams
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Unlimited paid distributions or sales
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Unlimited free downloads
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Unlimited official music videos
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Unlimited non-profit live performances
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Unlimited paid live performances
-
Unlimited radio station usage
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Non-exclusive license
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3-year license term
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Artist may create and commercially release one new song using the licensed beat
-
Artist owns the new master recording created using the beat, subject to the terms of the license
-
Sharper Music Productions retains full ownership of the original beat/instrumental
-
4% producer royalty on Net Master Receipts after recoupment of the beat license fee
-
50% Producer / 50% Artist composition split
-
Producer credit required as “Produced by Michael Sharper”
-
Television, film, advertising, gaming, and other synchronization placements require separate written permission
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Unlimited usage applies during the active license term
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License must be renewed when the 3-year license term expires
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No automatic renewal