GTribe Mag Presents – Two for the show – A 20-Part Deep Dive into Hip-Hop’s Greatest DJ/Artist Partnerships.
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Day 25: Audit Rights: Trust, But Verify
Show Me the Receipts: Your Right to an Audit If you suspect your agency is skimming off the top or “miscalculating” expenses, you have the right to audit. The Obligation: A professional agency agreement must include an Audit Clause, allowing your CPA to inspect their books regarding your earnings. If […]
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Day 24: Union Oversight: AFM & SAG-AFTRA
The Ultimate Safety Net: Why Union Franchising Matters Is your agent “Franchised”? In the US, unions like the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) or SAG-AFTRA have pre-approved contracts that agencies must use if they want to represent union members. The Obligation: These contracts are “Artist-Friendly” by default. They cap commissions […]
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The Family Chevy – A Play in 3 acts by Anna Rifka
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Day 23: Sunset Clauses: The “Ghost” Commission
Paying for the Past: Life After the Agency When you leave an agency, do you still owe them money? A Sunset Clause dictates how much commission the old agency gets on deals they “initiated” before you left. The Obligation: A fair agent won’t charge you 10% forever. A standard sunset […]
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Sad Bear Presents HEAT – Dj’s Wade Femi QRX – April 3
The dopest Dj’s In the area – Bringing the groove back to the dance floor – HEAT – where global house sounds meet the city – get your tickets at www.sadbeargvng.art Follow them at @social_qrx @sadbearpresents @djfemi412 1 Share Facebook 10 Share Twitter 18 Share LinkedIn 0 Share Facebook Messenger
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“Dear Lover” by Deviviaan Grae
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Day 22: The “Key Man” Clause: Loyalty to People, Not Logos
Who Are You Really Signing With? The Agency vs. The Agent You signed with a massive agency because you love Sarah, the specific agent who “gets” your music. But what if Sarah gets headhunted by a rival firm? Without a Key Man Clause, you are legally stuck at the old […]
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Day 21: Weekly Recap: Your Performance is Your Property
Week 3 Review: Are You Being Protected or Just Booked?
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Day 20: Brand Safety & Venue Vetting
The Company You Keep: Vetting the “Vibe” Does a venue align with your brand? An agency is obligated to protect your “moral rights.” If you are a vegan activist, your agent shouldn’t be booking you at a rodeo or a steakhouse chain’s private event without your express consent. They act […]
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