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CD Baby Content ID fees for beat producers

Sourced CD Baby content id information for beat producers, with checked dates and separate distribution and publishing context.

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What this question means for producers

Content ID revenue is separate from Spotify recording revenue. An annual upload subscription, a fingerprinting fee and a revenue commission are different charges. Check the relevant plan and track eligibility before opting in. A beat with non-exclusive leases or third-party samples can create conflicting claims; paying a fee does not prove that you control all the necessary rights. Do not assume that delivery to YouTube Music also enrols a recording in Content ID.

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  • Content IDSocial Video Monetisation retains 30% of revenue.Source: CD Baby social video monetisation. Checked . Licence: official
  • Dreamhause distributionUS$9.00/year plus 9% on streaming and Content ID; unlimited releases.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked . Licence: official
  • Dreamhause collaborator paymentsRecipients need no paid Dreamhause subscription.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked . Licence: official

Distribution and publishing are separate

Dreamhause publishing administration is an optional US$65.00 one-time add-on, with an 85/15 split on publishing royalties and 60/40 on sync. It is not included in the annual distribution fee.

  • Optional publishingUS$65.00 one-time; 85/15 publishing royalties; 60/40 sync.Source: Dreamhause features. Checked . Licence: official

Sources

CD Baby social video monetisationChecked · Licence: officialhttps://cdbaby.com/youtube-monetization
Dreamhause featuresChecked · Licence: officialhttps://dreamhause.com/features

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