We Can All learn a Thing or Two From Dolly Parton About Ownership
Dolly Parton turned down Elvis and kept her publishing; here's what every artist should learn from that.
Sep 4, 2026·5 min
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Selling a Culture: How K-Pop Became a Business Model And What Nigeria Can Learn From It
A Korean folk song sung in a 50,000-seat stadium, 5,000 miles from home. How K-pop engineered that moment, and what Afrobeats can learn from it.
Aug 28, 2026·6 min
Samples: Exploring Music Built on Someone Else’s Work
A 6-second drum solo from 1969 has been sampled over 5,000 times. Some of the biggest songs ever made were built on someone else's work. Here's what that means for royalties.
Aug 8, 2026·5 min
How Endorsement and Merchandise Income Actually Works
All you need to know about endorsements, merchandise deals, and brand ownership. How trademarks can influence who profits from an artist's success
Jun 24, 2026·5 min
Six Features, One Platform: What Royalti.io Actually Does for Music Professionals
Royalti.io removes the operational ceiling from music royalty management for label managers, artist managers, indie artists, producers, and rights administrators
Jun 11, 2026·5 min
What Does Recoupment Actually Mean and What Every Artist Beeds to Know
An artist can be commercially successful and still owe their label money. We broke down how recoupment works and what to look out for.
Jun 3, 2026·5 min
Co-Writing Agreements: What to Agree Before You Enter the Studio
Undocumented collaboration is a source of conflict in the music industry. We discuss what a co-writing agreement is, why it matters, and what it should contain.
May 26, 2026·5 min
The Hidden Cost of Unclaimed Royalties
There may be royalties with your name on them sitting unclaimed. So we made a post explaining just what black box royalties are and what you can do about them.
May 18, 2026·5 min
Work for Hire vs. Assignment vs. Licence: Three Ways to Transfer Rights in Music and Why the Difference Matter
Learn how assignment, licensing, and work-for-hire shape music ownership, control, and royalties in Nigeria.
Apr 29, 2026·7 min
Explaining 360 Deals: what it is and what it takes
What is a 360 deal in music? Learn how these contracts work, what revenue streams are included, and the risks and benefits for artists.
Apr 15, 2026·6 min
From Score to Screen 1: How Does Film Music Royalties Work
From original scores to song placements, film music is more complex than it looks. Here's what you need to know about how the money flows.
Mar 24, 2026·5 min
Beats, Rights, and Royalties: What Every Nigerian Producer Needs to Know
Many Nigerian music producers are building their careers on handshake deals and one-off fees, often at the expense of long-term income. This guide breaks down producer agreements and what your contracts should really include to protect your earnings.
Mar 17, 2026·6 min