Talent/Side Artists Agreements

Additionally, these agreements often cover ownership of the final product, specifying that the side artist’s performance is a “work made for hire,” meaning the hiring party owns the copyright to the recording and underlying composition. Provisions may also address royalties, use of sampled materials, rights to the artist’s name, image, and likeness, and the nature of the relationship between the parties, including independent contractor status. These agreements ensure clarity and protect the interests of both the hiring party and the side artist, facilitating smooth collaboration and fair compensation.