Introduction.Record labels employ a variety of contractual arrangements to manage artists, each with distinct rights, obligations, and revenue-sharing models. These agreements may include Standard Recording Contracts—which cover master recordings, production, marketing, and distribution costs; Licensing Deals—where labels secure rights to musical works for a defined period; 360 Deals—which encompass revenue from touring, merchandise, endorsements, and… Continue reading The Dark Side of Non-Disclosure Agreements in the Music Industry: Lessons for Nigeria.

