Producer Agreement
Sets the terms between an artist and a producer for a specific track or set of tracks.
When it's used
Before or during production, especially when a producer is paid a flat fee, royalty points, or both.
Key terms it should cover
- Scope of work (number of tracks, revisions included)
- Payment structure: flat fee, royalty points, or both
- Whether the fee is an advance recoupable against royalties
- Ownership of the master vs. songwriting share
- Credit requirements on release
- Delivery deadlines and file format requirements
- Exclusivity — can the producer resell the beat
Who signs
The artist (or their label/manager) and the producer.
How Mercury handles this
Mercury offers this as a templated contract generator: fee structure, points, and credit terms feed into a PDF. Flags on any recoupable-advance clauses to review with a lawyer.
Not legal advice. These are educational summaries and templated agreements. For high-value or unusual deals, always consult a qualified entertainment lawyer.