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WHAT DO POINTS MEAN IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?

Points, splits, cuts, percentages – these are all different ways of saying who
gets what for the work they’ve done on a project. 

We’re big believers in having these conversations sooner rather than later, as
the music industry is littered with acts that broke up because everyone assumed
it was clear who had written what – until one day it wasn’t (usually not long
after they started making some money.)


THE BASICS

Let’s face it, if you’re the artist, dealing with the business side of the
industry is never fun. 

A split sheet is a clear and concise way of making sure that everyone involved
in a songwriting project is on the same page. It’s essentially an agreement that
outlines each contributor’s splits/points. It can also specify that individual’s
contribution (e.g. the hook, lyrics, beats etc.) as well as publisher info and
song drafts. As the saying goes, where there’s a hit, there’s a writ’ – and a
piece of music that’s now generating big bucks can cause a rift which can lead
to money being withheld until the dispute is resolved. For example, if you claim
80%, while your co-writer claims 60%, the royalties will be locked up until you
reach some sort of compromise. 


HOW DO I DETERMINE SONG SPLITS?

Determining song splits can be awkward. That’s why bands such as U2 decided to
split royalties equally. They also decided that their longtime manager Paul
McGuinness should get an equal split – as if he was part of the band. 

However, in the cases of mega-collaborations and multiple songwriters, things
are less defined. Genre plays a huge part in determining splits. In hip-hop, rap
and dance, producers are typically included in the song split, and even get a
higher percentage than the songwriters. This is because they’re integral to the
song’s existence. Conversely, in jazz and classical music, producers receive a
smaller percentage. In other cases, they’re paid per session and can’t claim any
ownership of the song. It’s safe to say that deals between a group of
songwriters and producers vary, and largely depend on the individuals involved.
Therefore, it’s super important to have these uncomfortable conversations as
early on in the process as possible. 


SAMPLES AND SPLITS

If you’re including a sample, make sure that you negotiate a deal with the
sample’s songwriters. Believe us, this will save you a lot of trouble when the
song is released. There are tonnes of legal cases where the sample’s songwriter
ends up getting a higher percentage than the songwriters of the hit song, just
because they didn’t clear the issue before releasing the tune. Sisqó’s “Thong
Song” is a clear example of how samples can turn a hit into a miss (Read more). 


FINAL NOTES

When discussing points/splits, you need to strike a balance between keeping
everyone happy and invested in the project, without giving away so much that
your career isn’t as sustainable anymore. 

It’s a tough balancing act and can be an awkward conversation for some, but
getting these discussions out of the way early means you can move forward to
sold-out stadiums and #1 records without worrying who gets what.

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Janelle knows a thing or two about the music industry. Having been involved in
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