Essential Legal Protection for Collaborations

Perfect for: Record labels, producers, and artist-owned companies working directly with featured/guest artists on single track collaborations.

What You Get

Side Artist Agreement Template (Word & PDF formats)

• Professionally drafted, fill-in-the-blank format
• Designed for direct company-to-artist featured vocalist collaborations
• Critical Inducement section for label protection
• Complete songwriter split documentation table

What This Agreement Does

Establishes a professional work-made-for-hire agreement between your company and a featured artist directly for a single master recording. Structured for direct artist engagement, it ensures clean master ownership while providing fair compensation and proper SoundExchange designation.

Key Features

• Work-Made-For-Hire Structure - Your company owns the master recording with Side Artist's performance included
• Customizable Royalty Rate - Set percentage based on your specific deal terms
• Featured Artist SoundExchange Designation - Ensures proper digital performance royalty collection
• Publishing Rights Protected - Side Artist retains publishing ownership with clear split documentation
• Critical Inducement Section - Personal guarantee protects you when Side Artist has other exclusive agreements

Why This Template Stands Out

• Drafted by Entertainment Attorneys: Years of experience representing labels, artists, and producers in the music industry
• Industry-Standard Inducement: Includes the critical personal guarantee section major labels require for direct artist deals
• SoundExchange Compliant: Explicit Featured Artist designation prevents collection disputes
• Legally Sound: Work-made-for-hire language, complete signature blocks, proper songwriter documentation, and indemnification provisions

Perfect For

• Record Labels with Featured Artists: Secure clean ownership of collaborative tracks through direct artist agreements
• Artist-Owned Companies: Document guest features professionally without intermediary entities
• EDM/Electronic Producers: Essential for direct deals with vocalists on dance tracks
• Independent Labels: Engage featured artists directly for maximum flexibility

Package Includes

• Side Artist Agreement Template (Word & PDF formats)
  
• Lifetime Access to Updates
• Instant Digital Download

For questions or additional information, please contact: adam@acfreedmanlaw.com

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Disclaimer: These materials are made available for educational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. Purchasing this template does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and The Law Office of Adam C. Freedman, PLLC. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

Last updated November 2025