How To Register with SAMRO Online

[@SkillMusicSA]

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[@thabiitan3943]

i watched the 2019 video then this one after. this was really helpful. Please don't stop, what you are doing is amazing. God bless.

[@majorwaley3604]

Appreciated brother, I've been stalling this registration but I'm definitely doing it tonight 👏👏👏

[@georgemanthata8210]

Morning my you please help me I have registered with samro my music is playing on yu tube also my music video on mzansi music ere can you help me with my rotary .Uncle george manthata my album is Ke tshaba hoya hae thanks

[@sbudadrummer]

Thank you Skill, you make everything seem better and simplified.

[@SkillMusicSA]

You’re welcome 🙏🏾

[@lethaboblessing3195]

This was so helpful my brother thank you❤️

[@khayaletlojane0054]

you really made me fell better because i was stressed by that

[@SkillMusicSA]

I’m glad I could help.

[@khayaletlojane0054]

thanks man

[@sifisondiyane2794]

Im never disappointed... Always very informative... Thanks you Skills

[@SkillMusicSA]

I’m glad I could help 🙏🏾

[@rapinstrumentals]

Thanx alot bra , i been putting this off for a long time man . I appreciate it !

[@SkillMusicSA]

No problem, get to it,

[@albertmoshuhla8472]

Eyo Slik thank you again for such a wonderful video.

[@marleysoulscircle2023]

Just did it🙌🏻✨Thank you broo

[@djhousefreak1487]

ur the man..thanx bro and big up

[@SkillMusicSA]

Happy to help

[@Mavinnmuzi]

thank you man I've just finish reg myself using ur guidelines thanks

[@1017-j7d]

This guys the best♥️😌

[@siyakwitshana3885]

Thank you this was very helpful!

[@MduduziMbhele-tu4yy]

Thanks to giving us information experience

[@simvns]

You doing great things

[@SkillMusicSA]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@auden_za]

Please do another video with the new portal. Would appreciate that.

[@SkillMusicSA]

Will do!

[@gilbertmatome7451]

Thanks for the information

[@SkillMusicSA]

My pleasure!

[@mpharamusic]

and i wanna be a true follower of your work and music also i don't play hip hop but i will play your music brother

[@SkillMusicSA]

I really appreciate the support. I’m SkillMusicSA on all streaming platforms 🙏🏾

[@kabelomkhabela4766]

Absolutely dig your videos man. Keep it up👏.

[@SkillMusicSA]

Appreciate it! I'm glad I can help.

[@kabelomkhabela4766]

@@SkillMusicSA So I’ve received a relation number from SAMRO and have an ISRC number from RiSA. However, it’s been about 4 weeks since then (if not more) and I still haven’t been setup with the portal access yet due to backlog according to SAMRO. I currently have a couple of songs I’m looking to upload on streaming platforms. Do you know if I can release them with just the relation number and ISRC number for each? Without having to notify them with SAMRO first? From a recent call I’ve had with someone from SAMRO, they said I can still released them and notify them afterwards, long as I have the relation number. I’d really appreciate your take in this.

[@g-tyrovenekmorutiwarep4118]

Thanks brother I really appreciate it

[@kamosmith_]

This was very helpful thank you

[@SkillMusicSA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josemiranda5852]

Brother thanks for the help! much appreciated 🔥❤

[@SkillMusicSA]

No problem 👍

[@mpharamusic]

I Realy Love the work you do man thanks a lot thanks😇and another thanks lol

[@SkillMusicSA]

🙏🏾you’re welcome and I appreciate that.

[@mjrangs2458]

So helpful thank you bro 🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@SkillMusicSA]

No problem 👍

[@philim2859]

You're a star!! Thanks a lot for this video.

[@SkillMusicSA]

I'm glad I could help

[@oommac]

I am done , applying 🤞❤

[@JACK-EAST-nb]

Shout out to you bro

[@empresslily_sa]

Thank u so much my brother this really helped me my question is Even if I’m having 10tracks must I Register each n every song using this steps?

[@MsandrAFIELD_OFFICIAL]

Thank you so much bro!

[@SkillMusicSA]

No problem!

[@bigbrobeats7322]

Thank you skill music 😊🎼🎼🎼🎼😊

[@swizzydamanapb7434]

Thank you very much my brother ❤️✊🏿. I completed the form fews days ago and they sent me an email. What should I do next my brother ✊🏿❤️?

[@SkillMusicSA]

I have a video titled “What To Once You’ve Registered with SAMRO”. Have a watch there.

[@swizzydamanapb7434]

@@SkillMusicSA thanks buddy ✊🏿

[@ericdiko1580]

Thanks so much

[@sanelekhoza4939]

Very informative 🙌🙌💥

[@youngo.g_sa156]

hey Skill bro great video so informative .i only have one question about next of kin what do you do if you don't anyone to put in..?

[@SkillMusicSA]

The might be a friend or an uncle or someone important to you, that you want to get your royalties when you pass.

[@youngo.g_sa156]

@@SkillMusicSA i get u bro and thanks 🙏

[@eazziebeats97]

Thank you for this 💯

[@SkillMusicSA]

My pleasure!! I'm glad I could help.

[@TPN-031]

🙏the link bro

[@ayabeatz7517]

Plz make a video explaining the engineer stuff how they get their percentage if they do bt would appreciate it if u explained that aspect

[@SkillMusicSA]

I really need to get this video. Will try get to it early 2022.

[@ab_reffak]

Nice tutorial bro thanks🔥 but to me it says there's a server problem warra warra when I try to submit, mxm. Otherwise the tut is dope

[@SkillMusicSA]

Probably an issue for the day. SHould be fine by now.

[@FourexJaguar]

Thanks for your assistance man

[@qiqa2433]

These are perfect

[@osamathelight3306]

Love this, thank you man👊🏾

[@ezauramarule]

This helped me 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@SkillMusicSA]

I’m glad I could help.

[@ntokozondlakama9921]

U the best ❤️🤝🔥🔥

[@kakapat2622]

Salute bra, thanks for your help

[@gerdied]

Hey man! Question - I haven't released a song yet. Recording a bunch of songs for kids now. Do I wait until I've realease my first single to register, or do I just put the name of one of my songs in the notification of works?

[@SkillMusicSA]

Hey! I suggest you put one of the songs in the notification of works. Resubmit it when it’s done.

[@jonahchad]

How long does Samro usually take to send the registration number, also love the videos homie

[@JustSwaefrom1246]

Eyy i also have this question. I applied in January

[@SkillMusicSA]

You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. It takes about 4-6 weeks. Follow up after 4 weeks.

[@SkillMusicSA]

Answered

[@JustSwaefrom1246]

@@SkillMusicSA Okay Thank you🤲🏾🤲🏾

[@zandilemgwazelana]

If you've followed up but they haven't gotten back to you. Where to from here?

[@peterlabuschagne9762]

This was really helpful thank you. Might be too old of a video to comment. But how long does it take after you registered to be a member?

[@SkillMusicSA]

They say 30 working days. Holiday season coming too so it may take a little longer.

[@waveysxnbeatz3189]

thanks very helpful

[@alex_solomonn]

thank you for this! just a question - if Ive featured on a track that has been published to all streaming platforms, yet I haven't claimed my artist profile/ name, can I submit that song to SAMRO? or should I rather type a name of a song I'm hoping to release?

[@SkillMusicSA]

You can submit that song you featured in.

[@siyakwitshana3885]

Thank you!

[@boza_de_producer]

Thank You my ge🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SkillMusicSA]

No problem

[@kraftedbrainzrecordz8237]

THANX BRA

[@SkillMusicSA]

🙏 shap

[@olihileneo8602]

I'll try again.

[@homeframe9256]

Thank you

[@SkillMusicSA]

You're welcome

[@Syno_BK]

@SkillMusicSA, do you register your songs before or after you've released them ?

[@SkillMusicSA]

Doesn't really matter but I'd suggest before.

[@UPLIFT185]

Very insightful!

[@SkillMusicSA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mmenelwambethe5494]

Thank You🫂

[@djvinesse1719]

Thank you bro 🙏🙏

[@thembamdlhuli7501]

i am stuck on part B... "next" button, it only has the "previous" btn. can anyone help?

[@olihileneo8602]

Hey ma brother. There's some English words on the samro online I don't understand. Can you explain what the words mean. I've been trying to register for years. Local artists here in Bloemfontein don't want to help me understand what the words mean.

[@tippythemindshacker8243]

Thanks👌

[@SkillMusicSA]

No problem 👍

[@larionmusic]

Hey man! Thanks for the super helpful video! I just have a question and I was wondering if you could maybe help me. If a record label from another country is going to be distributing and publishing my first single, how do I then go about registering those works with SAMRO? Do I register the work after the release of the single? Thanks

[@SkillMusicSA]

Wassup, I'm glad you found it useful. Typically the record label sorts out the publishing (SAMRO registration etc.) because they have all the details of all the stakeholders (and sub-publishers etc.) of the song. You should register yourself though.

[@Phiwoofficial]

hi there! how would i word out the right holder section between myself, my producer and the person featuring. would it be split into three, then titles being composer/author for all three?

[@musicfootballmyfirstlove6758]

So bro were the part whereby you add your bank account numbers etc???

[@SkillMusicSA]

SAMRO will request them from you when you make some money.

[@sibonelombathalsmoothjazz5296]

Unjani bhuti. Eish i can't upload my id /id copy its just keeps on bouncing back. Please help me

[@artiqulator]

Great, great info. Is registering a label the same?

[@SkillMusicSA]

It’s pretty similar, just needs the company to be registered etc.

[@artiqulator]

@@SkillMusicSA ayt sir. Thank you

[@khanyamatomela143]

Thank you bro

[@iamyungtbeatz]

thanks a lot

[@SkillMusicSA]

You are most welcome

[@p3bofficial]

First person

[@qaution2099]

How Do I Register A Song With An American Artist/International

[@SkillMusicSA]

The same way as any other feature. You'll need to get the IPI from the collab and manually add it in. I may do a separate video for this but it will be duplication.

[@TipsyKissVocals]

Yow Skill brother 👊🏾, I wanna ask if U have registered a song with Samro and the splits as well, and then U go to Distrokid, is it problem to change the percentage split when submitting the song at Distrokid to be different from the split U submitted at Samro prior?

[@SkillMusicSA]

Wassup, these shouldn't be different but in theory they can be. Nothing will go "wrong" but I'd suggest keeping everything the same. Easier to manage that way.

[@TipsyKissVocals]

@@SkillMusicSA ayt cool thanks bro

[@masentleanidachauke937]

Thanks dude, so what happens if someone stole your song but just added the lyrics but still same melody

[@Helcy_M]

On the AKA is it a Stage name or what ?

[@thabisovocalist6177]

For me it doesn't wanna attached copy of ID any assist?

[@msongi_tv]

Thanks bro I just registered and they sent me an email my question is when will I be able to log in to my Samro portal cause Ryt now I can't ?

[@SkillMusicSA]

It takes about 4-6 weeks when they send you confirmation of the relation number.

[@msongi_tv]

@@SkillMusicSA Danki My Bro 🙏🏾

[@realcroocyfied]

I applied for it on 7th of August but it never replied what can I do In order to confirm that I'm confirmed

[@thandolwethusithole4706]

hi! so after registering when do i need to pay for the membership fee? and when i register can i put the title of a song that i am featured in?

[@Shine_Ur_Light]

Thanks bro

[@osmondjacobs6062]

Should the ID be Certified?

[@SkillMusicSA]

Yes

[@Soul_Care7]

Do you do this for every song or do you register once and add songs to your profile ?

[@SkillMusicSA]

You register once and then use the portal to add songs to your profile.

[@Soul_Care7]

@@SkillMusicSA Thanks Bro

[@ezauramarule]

So what happens if I forgot my login details?

[@jonemoletsane1946]

Soo, If I'm A Producer On A Song And I Only Did The Beat (Instrument Solo). When I Register, There By Performer, Do I Put The Artist Name, Because He's Performing The Song Or Mine As A Producer??

[@SkillMusicSA]

The person the song is released under.

[@jonemoletsane1946]

@@SkillMusicSA Alright Fam, Thanks🙏🏾

[@TheViolinRoom]

Hey hey. I submitted a to samro a track I create I'm not getting anything from them back? Please can you assist.

[@artiqulator]

When registering as publisher, on all the documents required thy also want a copy of composer / publisher agreement. Can you please enlighten me with that, I don't know about such document/agreement

[@SkillMusicSA]

A publisher signs composers with a publishing contract. You have to generate or get a lawyer to draft one that suits your business model.

[@the_truthtoday]

@@SkillMusicSA to register a record label do I go to publisher registration

[@njeka_thetallest_1793]

Sho man, I wanted to know if I can I register with my birth certificate? I had a problem with my ID that needs to be fixed . So it possible to register with my birth certificate?

[@cart.juniorraps]

Guyz help me i still don't understand that what samro does is it a music distributor or??

[@SkillMusicSA]

It’s not, it collects royalties. I have a fairly detailed video called What Is Samro, should help.

[@cart.juniorraps]

@@SkillMusicSA thank you I've already seen it 👍🔥

[@katlegontshoe2576]

On the performing artist, can I write the name of the group if the song is performed by a group with no lead voice?

[@SkillMusicSA]

Yes, but I'd suggest registering with a solo track if possible.

[@louiesativa]

Hi. How do I register a duo?

[@SkillMusicSA]

You both register as individuals. Not as a group.

[@oxidebeats]

How long do they Take to respond I sent My Details It's been More than 3 weeks

[@artiqulator]

@SkillMusicSA excuse me for Goin off the topic bro. Please assist me here. Let's say I've registered the company/label What does SARS require in order to provide a tax clearance certificate?

[@SkillMusicSA]

I think it's best to have a look at the SARS website. They have a good knowledge database there.

[@sentethloriso]

M the 1st one and m loving this ❤️

[@canaanndaba133]

Hi I recorded a cd in Harare n then registered with SAMRO but I'm not sure if the registration went thru, so I want to know if it is possible to trace my registration, bcoz I have seen reviews about my cd being done in South Africa, I did not distribute my music in South Africa,my details , official Names Canaan Ndaba, stage name Canny Ndaba album title Ke Botshelo, 8 songs , recorded in Zimbabwe Harare at Shed Studios,plz help me, I recorded in 2004

[@makgetlaolefeng1374]

I've registered online with SAMRO and I got an email with a pdf. So, what's the next step? Thanks

[@frequencyysa]

same with me whats the next step

[@SkillMusicSA]

They'll process the documents (4-6 weeks) and then send you your relation number.

[@tebohomotsoeneng2509]

Do I need to have a song that's already out into the public?

[@SkillMusicSA]

No, the song has to be on paper (if it's just lyrics) or fully produced is it's a full song. It doesn't have to be released though.

[@eye3xsa133]

Bru we use stage names or real names am confused

[@VitoriaTVhome]

This is not working for me

[@Mandy__ZA]

Anybody else not being able to submit their Registration online through the site?

[@nicoleharrington9086]

I am managing an artist and want to know more.

[@SkillMusicSA]

Then you're at the right place.

[@EmmanuelThemba]

A quick question, I am from Eswatini, can I also register my song hear??

[@SkillMusicSA]

If you've already registered with your local PRO, then technically no. Your PRO will do that for you.

[@Estar100-]

What's your say on BMI?

[@SkillMusicSA]

I have no say. They are an PRO like SAMRO, slightly different way of working. It's generally recommended that you sign up with a PRO where your music is primarily being used. This is because the money has to go through that country's PRO anyway. Each PRO takes an admin fee (most of them do). So if most of your music is played in SA, SAMRO takes it's fee and then BMI or the second one takes it's fee. Then you need to get the money back to your SA account, more fees.

[@Estar100-]

@@SkillMusicSA ohk tnks🤝💥

[@GarethFrow]

Thanks for this. But is there is any good reason to go with Samro rather than BMI?

[@SkillMusicSA]

Yes, if your music is primarily being played in SA it only “changes hands once” through samro. If you’re BMI, it changes hands at least twice. Samro, BMI. Then you still have to get it back to SA. There are agreements between the PROs but the details, I’m not too sure. I know samro takes a portion but not sure if BMI will also take a portion. Either way, where your music is being used the most, should be where your PRO is.

[@GarethFrow]

@@SkillMusicSA Thanks for the clarity. I've heard bad things about SAMRO's financial position. Are they paying?

[@SkillMusicSA]

@@GarethFrow Yes, they do pay once you meet the threshhold of R100 in a year.

[@GarethFrow]

@@SkillMusicSA thanks. And do you have a video with recommendations for best digital distribution provider for SA musicians?

[@SkillMusicSA]

@@GarethFrow Yes, I have a video on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2GlmqeamttsiqM