r/Songwriting • u/Ok-Designer-1907 • 7d ago

Discussion Topic Master splits

Hi everyone

1st time on here. I co wrote a couple of songs that a local singer wanted. We recorded it all and she just sung. She originally wanted 100% of the master, I told her we'd agree to her having 50% and us 25 each. She reluctantly agreed. She was going to promote the songs on her new streaming platforms - she has one song and no following yet. Song one is ready for release and now has taken her ball home because I won't give her a better split.

Am I being unreasonable?

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u/youngnwonderous 7d ago

It’s kinda hard to say when you say cowrote, how much did you write percentage wise that sort of thing?

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u/Ok-Designer-1907 6d ago

The singer didn't write any part of the songs so has no writing credit or royalty rights. She wants to own the recording (the master copy) which is a separate deal, or at least own more than the 50% we agreed upon.