thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
I am working on a beat tape and I was wondering if anyone had knowledge of how to get clearance to use someones acapellas. I suppose you need to find the copyright holder. Any thoughts on this?
How to get clearance to use acapellas
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RigorMortis
Army Of Darkness
ill o.g.
I wouldnt worry about that too much, unless it is a bigass project where money will rain down on you. if that is the case get me involved LOL
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
Well I will be selling it on itunes and what not. I just dont want to get sued.
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
Has anyone here ever done this? Does it cost alot?
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
ya I dont really use samples either, but I do need acapellas.
MarkN
ILLIEN
ill o.g.
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you won't be able to sell them on itunes without having cleared them, tbh its very unlikely any of them will clear you to use their accapellas basically you would have to find the copyright holder, and would involve paying royalties on every cd you sold and possibly an up front fee aswell ! tbh its not worth considering doing really....
phayzebeatz
Beatmaker
ill o.g.
Yes. You definitely need to clear the acapella by obtaining a mechanical /reproductuion license (Harry Fox Agency) but since you are using the actual acapella u also need a master license from the record label.
But he wants to sell it online at itunes...
thedreampolice
A backwards poet writes inverse.
Maybe I should say a remix tape, I want an album full of my beats with MC's flowing over the top and of course I want to sell it.
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open mind
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u answered your own question.congrats!