For distribution, an artist name is enough. For publishing, the collecting society pays the actual writers, so we need real people and their roles.
Use real legal names In a song's Artist splits, each contributor needs their legal name (not just the artist alias) and an email. This is what goes on agreements and what the society uses to route publishing royalties.
Pick the right roles Choose the role that fits each person:
- Composer - wrote the music.
- Author / songwriter - wrote the lyrics or topline.
- Remixer - produced a remix of an existing work.
Shares total 100% The splits also decide how income is divided, so make sure everyone is listed and the shares add up to 100%.
Getting this right once means the money reaches the right people automatically, every period, without you chasing it.