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Toya Delazy Share Tips On Recording Split Sheets Following DJ Maphorisa’s Stance On Masters Ownership

Toya Delazy Shares Tips On Recording Split Sheets Following DJ Maphorisa’s Stance On Masters Ownership. Following the controversial remarks made by South African music producer DJ Maphorisa regarding split sheets, award-winning musician Toya Delazy has stepped forward to offer guidance on the importance of proper documentation in the music recording industry.

Toya Delazy Share Tips On Recording Split Sheets Following DJ Maphorisa’s Stance On Masters Ownership

Taking to Twitter (X), the “My City” hitmaker delved into the intricacies of split sheets, shedding light on their importance in the relationship between recording artists and labels. Toya Delazy emphasized the gravity of this matter, highlighting how split sheets essentially dictate an artist’s financial success and shape the legacy they leave for future generations of their family.

Furthermore, she elaborated on the distribution of a standard split sheet between the record label and the artist, advocating for an equitable allocation of shares between both parties.

“How to fill in split sheet when going to studio for the first time #RecordingArtistsTips – We don’t f**k with the split sheet as this is what pays us as artists and will even feed our families long after we gone, it is the holy grail no matter who’s coming in, or whos crib or studio we recording in. We cut the split fairly no matter how big or small everyone is in the room.

“We are each credited and eat according to our contributions. A standard publishing split sheet should look like this, Verse 25 Chorus 25 Beat 50 the master can also be split or is owned by the artist putting out the song/project or the record label, marketing it.” Toya wrote.

Toya Delazy’s comments coincided with a period of intense scrutiny directed at DJ Maphorisa for allegations of exploiting emerging artists. The renowned producer and DJ stated that artists who utilize his label’s resources for recording automatically cede ownership of the masters of their music to him.

“When you record music on my computer, my studio, with my electricity. That sh*t is mine. It belongs to me,” DJ Maphorisa said.

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