Kenny Petty Publishing Co.

Over the years, the differences between a mixtape & album have been smoothed out by various factors. However, here are some differences that have somewhat held true. You May Differ.

A mixtape is {usually} free (Usually Not Always)

A mixtape{historically} has less structure and sounds more like a collection of random songs than a collection of songs that fit a theme.(Album)

A mixtape can be an assortment of original and cover songs or songs done over the instrumentals of other songs.(Wayne Is A Beast At This)

A mixtape typically sounds more "fun" and "spontaneous" (Have A Party On The Track)

A mixtape typically does not have "singles" or in general songs intended for the radio(Typically, But Having Creative Control, You'll Be The Final Decision Maker Here)

A mixtape is typically used to build up buzz for an upcoming album or in general to create awareness for an artist.(Increases Streaming And/Or Download Revenue When Releasing An Album. Great Way To Target New Potential True Fans. Befor The Release)

A mixtape may have whole songs contributed by a number of artists.

Artist features on mixtapes, many times tend to be based on favors, relationships, and friendships. As opposed to full blown contracts on The Album.

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Take This Example Here: Drake Self Produced & Distributed 'So Far Gone' This Particular Mixtape Spawned 2 Huge Radio Hits. Soon After It Was Re-Released As An EP, And Peaked At No. 6 On The Billboard 200.

There are royalties specifically for artists, and there are royalties specifically for songwriters.
Artist can be a singer, musician, band, or producer.
Songwriter can be a composer, author, or producer.

SOUNDEXCHANGE REPRESENTS: ARTIST & RIGHTS OWNERS ( RECORD LABELS IF NOT HELD BY THE ARTIST)

ASCAP/BMI/SESAC REPRESENT:SONGWRITERS & PUBLISHERS

"If your Market strategy is working and the Analytics on your reports are improving make sure you have the correct structure behind your content so you'll get what's due to you. REMEMBER SMART (META)DATA IS ALWAYS ACCURATE COMPLETE LINKABLE & SHAREABLE.
When Your Ready To Assign Your Own UPC-A/GTIN12 Barcodes For Single Items or GTIN14 For Bulk. Think About Your Supply Chain When Putting Your Music Out Commercially..
Are You Going From Manufacturer To Consumer?
Are You Goin From Manufacturer To Distributor To Consumer?
Are You Goin From Manufacturer To Publishing Administrator To Distributor To Consumer.

"I'm Speaking On Digital Transmissions Only PHYSICAL UNITS DO NOT APPLY TO THAT SPECIFIC SUPPLY CHAIN"

1.Public Performance License
BMI/ASCAP/SESAC issues licenses on behalf of the copyright owner or his/her agent granting the right to perform the work in, or transmit the work to, the public.

2.Reproduction Right
The exclusive right of the copyright owner, granted by the Copyright Act, to authorize the reproduction of a musical work as in a record, or CD.

3.Mechanical License
Harry Fox Agency, Inc. issues licenses on behalf of the copyright owner or his/her agent, usually to a record company, granting the record company the right to reproduce and distribute a specific composition at an agreed upon fee per unit manufactured and sold.

4.Synchronization License
Music Publishers issue licenses as copyright owner or his agent, usually to a producer, granting the right to synchronize the musical composition in timed relation with audio-visual images on film or videotape.

5.Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings
Sound Exchange along with Record Companies license the exclusive rights on behalf of copyright owners in a sound recording (which is separate from the copyright in the underlying musical works that BMI/ASCAP/SESAC represents) under U.S. Copyright Law to authorize many digital transmissions (e.g., Internet streaming).
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