Answering Your Questions | YouTube Flagging Splice Samples, Selling Music Direct, Sync Licensing

On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko discuss the common pitfalls faced by music producers when using Splice samples and why YouTube might flag beats. They discuss the importance of understanding the terms of use on platforms like Splice. They also explore the implications of using samples in commercial releases, the challenges with Content ID, and the necessity of chopping up samples creatively. Additionally, they touch upon the benefits of starting an LLC for sync works and the evolving landscape of music distribution, including the trend of artists selling directly to fans. 

00:00 Intro 
01:08 YouTube Is Flagging My Splice Samples. Help!
02:37 Should I Start An LLC For My Sync Work?
03:55 How Would  A Union Pay Better Today Than In The Past?
04:54 Would An Artist And A Producer Have The Same Union?
05:54 Should I Use My Artist Name As A DBA For My LLC?
06:20 Where To Get Admin Agreement For Music Supervisors
06:54 Are Artists Better Off Selling On Their Own Website?
08:27 Promoting And Selling Without Being Spammy
10:53 Miss Krystle "Let It Go"

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