14/02/2025
Why Is "IDG" by Aṣa & Wizkid No Longer on Spotify, and Other Streaming Platforms?
In 2022, producer Tempoe took legal action against Aṣa over two songs from her album V:
"IDG" (featuring Wizkid)
"Love Me or Give Me Red Wine"
According to Tempoe, he originally produced these tracks, but due to disagreements over ownership rights and financial terms, Aṣa later re-recorded them with another producer, P. Priime. This led to Tempoe suing both Aṣa and P. Priime, securing an injunction to halt the release and performance of the songs until the dispute was resolved.
While this situation doesn’t directly answer today’s main topic—"Do producers still have rights over a song's splitsheet after being paid?"—it highlights how a producer can legally block a song's release if proper agreements aren't in place.
Now, let’s get into the real discussion.
Does Paying a Producer Give You Full Ownership of a Beat?
No—unless a buyout agreement is signed.
Many artists assume that once they pay a producer, they owe them nothing more. But in reality, without a clear agreement, the producer still owns the beat and retains legal rights over it.
Do Producers Get a Share of the Song?
✅ Yes—unless a buyout is agreed upon.
When an artist pays a producer, they are typically paying for:
1. Licensing rights – Exclusive permission to use the beat while the producer retains ownership.
2. Production services – The producer creates the beat and helps arrange the song, but unless stated otherwise, they still own the beat.
This means the producer must be included in the splitsheet and is entitled to royalties—typically 2%-5% of master royalties, but it can go higher if they contribute more to the song (e.g., lyrics, melody, or sound engineering).
And if an artist ignores these rights, the producer can legally take down the song from streaming platforms—just like what happened between Tempoe and Aṣa.
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