Why I Switched to Tunecore Publishing Administration from Songtrust

[@wordplaytjay]

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[@danithepen]

This was just the video I needed to see from you. Thank you bro...you are always so thorough!

[@ChrisJohnsonTV1980]

@@wordplaytjay In a nutshell as an artist you need copyrights, BMI writers account/publishing, publishing administration, SoundExchange/Sound Scan and a digital distributor to get paid 100% on whatever you own correct?

[@noslipups3657]

trust me brother you definetely not alone in this shit im literally going through the exact same thing with song trust/cdbaby now been almost 16 months and i have not recieved any publishing from songtrust or cdbaby so im making it my business to not be involved with either

[@wordplaytjay]

That's sad...I think they got in over their heads. Too many clients.

[@foto21]

I've been seeing people talk about the hassles of registering your own music from your own music publishing with various PROs, but I think it's worth the work, because then there are no middlemen anywhere.

[@pyneel8954]

@@foto21 so true… I’ve been trying to figure out how to get through certain criteria on certain PRO’s as a independent music publisher 🤔

[@matthew_horist]

Absolutely fantastic video - Thank You for posting!

[@wordplaytjay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Professor_Pat]

Thanks for sharing this information! This was a time saver for me.

[@brianhoneycutt5938]

Useful! Thank you. Good to know you can distribute elsewhere and still use their publishing services. Curious if you have had much licensed for TV, games, film, etc. through Tunecore at this point?

[@wordplaytjay]

I have not, but I'm not very focused on it right now.

[@brianhoneycutt5938]

@@wordplaytjay gotcha, thanks! There so many avenues to explore it seems so I can undwrstand not focusing on each and every one of them

[@ruivrecords8114]

Please post more video about tunecore publishing with more info,

[@JamesBray-qm8gr-q3w]

Great to learn this. As new song writer, I thought Tuncore distribution handled all of this as part of the normal paid subscription. Did not know you had to use Tuncore Publishing for administration. For the price, well worth it as no way I am going to spend all that time tracking all of that information down. SO signed up after watching your video. Thanks.

[@wordplaytjay]

great news! i wish you the best. I’m still with Tunecore and don’t recommend anyone leave unless their experience is poor. My experience is great systems. Not so great customer service. At least you get a human.

[@NicBam]

Tunecore is not good at all! There are plenty of fantastic Pub Admins other than Tunecore who can't even audit correctly. Publishing admins; Round Hill, Rough Trade, Mute Song, Clear Box, and Blue Water, just to name a few. I'm a private and more personal publishing admin for a few artists, allowing me to focus more on the details for each one. I audit and do it with a forensic accountant with the software I developed. I can promise you, ANY pub admin is better than Tunecore or Songtrust. Audiam is good, SoundExchange is good... But, those are just pieces you need someone that can collect all six splits, plus anything you own on the record side of the copyrights.

[@wordplaytjay]

I’ve had the most productivity doing things myself.

[@NirajPundir]

@@wordplaytjay Which distribution do you use I want to do things myself like you are doing right now mate. HElp me I am on the fense with any distribution out there.

[@wordplaytjay]

@@NirajPundir I use distrokid.

[@ericdavidwallace]

what do you mean "six splits" ?

[@DRAYCITYRECORDS]

awesome bro am goin for my royalties

[@eLLBdotmusic]

Great video. What's their process for submitting/pitching your music to film companies/commercials etc? It is more of a here is music catalog (of artist of signed up to their company for services) and if someone pick your song of millions listened God has favor for you or do they pitch your particular song? Thanks for your time brother.

[@wordplaytjay]

They choose whatever works for the client. They search the database of songs and if yours fits...then it's used.

[@TrevorMaus]

this gave me a bunch of help thanks bro

[@AFLive]

What is Synching , I didn't get that part. . why is that important, if you already submitted it

[@wordplaytjay]

Syncing deals with licensing music for movies, tv, and games. Tunecore can help get those licenses

[@AFLive]

@@wordplaytjay thank you

[@LincolnFalana]

Thanks, man. This really helped.

[@jerijordan_]

So happy I found your video. My songs were mastered in July2023 and everything stopped because I was thinking I had to do all the work of registering and administering myself. Well it is Nov 25, 2023. Nothing is done yet. I’ve been doing research on how to do everything and the websites too. I realize this is not the way to go. I gotta get this monkey off my back and focus on the music, practice piano and getting shows and making more music. Thank u for this video!!

[@wordplaytjay]

i’m happy you are seeing it through. the best motto is to focus on getting the music out

[@jerijordan_]

@@wordplaytjay 💯 I was devouring so many of your videos yesterday. Your videos are very informative. Your music is good too.

[@bankvw6716]

Brother thanks for the info just had a question , im with distrokid released 4 songs last year, I was going to switch to tunecore and sign up with there publish admin. Should I stick with distro & get tunecore publish admin? please get back to me. thankyou

[@jojo-fj7lw]

Distro < Tunecore

[@wordplaytjay]

Debatable

[@zephyrkhambatta]

Just about to sign up although I'm distributed by Believe. But Believe owns TuneCore so we should be good I guess. Thanks T Jay!

[@wordplaytjay]

i think you’re right about that affiliation

[@liezacarroll8018]

Great information. Thank you!!

[@RizzlyricistGaming]

TUNE CORE IT IS!! What is your take on DistroKid and their anti-Hip-Hop sampling KZbin content ID policy?

[@wordplaytjay]

that's youtube content ID...not distrokid that's anti sampling. Computers don't know the difference between the actual song and a sample...so don't blame the distributor for this.

[@drazzly]

Really appreciate this video my man! 😁💪🏼🏆

[@wordplaytjay]

Happy to help!

[@user-fq4jo7tw5k]

206 sendin love to 253!

[@wordplaytjay]

Word up! thanks fo rthe love

[@user-fq4jo7tw5k]

@@wordplaytjay I saw something on your screen that said Tacoma WA and said OH SNAP! HE FROM THE TOWN!! GOTTA SHOUT HIM OUT

[@franciscoa.sorianoperez7859]

thanks. Tell me something please. can i be on tunecore publishing and songtruts at the same time? That is, register a song in tunecore publishing and a different one in songrust

[@wordplaytjay]

no you can’t. you have to work with one at a time

[@franciscoa.sorianoperez7859]

@@wordplaytjay If BMI is managed with 200%, what percentage should I enter? Is my 200% going to arrive, what is 100% or what?

[@wordplaytjay]

@@franciscoa.sorianoperez7859 I think these percentages have confused you. There is a writer share and a publisher share. BMI represents each portion as 100% writer and 100% publisher. ASCAP does this 50% writer and 50% publisher but they mean the same thing. Half goes to the writer, half goes to the publisher. If you're entering information in Tunecore then you will be working on a 100% scale. What percentage of the song did you write out of 100? That's what they ask because they will give you your percentage of publishing automatically and take their cut for handling your catalog.

[@prestigemusic109]

Thank you for the info. It's really informative. DJ Skillzz

[@DanaVanVranken]

Thx! Good explanation Bro!!!

[@Thepssaini]

Hope you doing well. But, nowadays i am facing some issue. Basically, i am use two different music distributors. *Novecore & Distrokid* . Here which song i distribute with distrokid that songs are show's in my artist topic channel but, which songs are distributes novecore those songs are show's in various artists topic channel.

[@KyraSimoneofficial]

Thank you ❤

[@DelHorta]

Am I the only one who uses Tunecore as a distributor and his music does not appear in the music library on Facebook and Instagram?

[@wordplaytjay]

There could be others, sometimes it take a while to ingest you into the system. How long has it been since you’ve distributed work?

[@DelHorta]

@@wordplaytjay i released one of my songs 6 months ago and there is another one I just released Sunday December 27.

[@nigerianpicasso5794]

@@DelHorta there is an option you have to turn it on

[@DOMINPAPRD]

Great video bro! Is it necessary to be affiliated with a PRO to join tunecore Pub Adm?

[@wordplaytjay]

Yes. If you aren't with a PRO they will sign you up with one.

[@DOMINPAPRD]

@@wordplaytjay thank you so much Bro! I'm with BMI so I'll use Tunecore pub adm soon💪🔥🙏

[@YAAHZZYWAAH]

Thank Youuuuuuuuuu

[@KtraaOfficial]

I’m doing the same bro can’t wait for your video

[@Sleepymic_]

When you register a song in BMI what percentages do you put for collection ownership for publishing?

[@wordplaytjay]

I forget BMI's percentage breakdown...I think they are on a 200 point layout...100 points for the writers...100 points for the publishers. Put the percentage that YOU own based on those points.

[@Highonlifefoeva]

Hi there! Great video! I’m with Distrokid. I can’t still remain with them while signing up with Tunecore, correct?

[@wordplaytjay]

You can upload to distrokid and use Tunecore Publishing Admin.

[@princeamu]

thanks. informative video

[@wordplaytjay]

You're welcome

[@IAmSinlessOrigins]

Hey brotha I came across this video to learn more about the Publishing Admins, but that beat is fire. Did you make that or who is the producer if you don't mind me asking?

[@wordplaytjay]

the beat in the background is me

[@Adrian-wh2ts]

Hey thanks for the vid! Quick question, if youre only doing distribution through Tunecore, do you still need to register your works to your PRO too? Thanks!

[@wordplaytjay]

Yes

[@thesuncollective1475]

Great Vid as ever.. Q - You say you been doing registration with "mechanicals and content ID"...why do you have to do that?..Don't Tunecore do that when you release?..I'm with CDbaby..am I ok or do I have to do something more?

[@danithepen]

Turecore would only do that If you sign up for the Publishing administration service also. As far as CDB, If you just signed up with CD Baby alone then no but if you signed up with CD Baby Pro (their Publishing Administration), then they would do the same in terms of collecting your mechanical royalties and registering you with the different PROs worldwide to collect any foreign royalties that your songs may receive in other countries. Before TJ signed up with TC Pub Admin , he was saying that he was doing it on his own by sighing himself up with the HFA and/or Music Reports and keeping track of his own music and I think before that he was actually using Songtrust for his Pub Admin, until he did an audit and discovered some discrepancies. I hope this answered your question and was helpful!

[@thesuncollective1475]

@@danithepen Damn...this stuff is complicated..Thanks for explaining..I go with CDB Pro so think I'm cool.

[@danithepen]

@@thesuncollective1475 yes it is complicated but overtime and with focus and dedication we can all learn it as needed. By the way, I love that song under your page "A Better Man"...amazing!! Now I am going to check out the entire project!

[@danithepen]

@@wordplaytjay no, thank you bro you actually helped me to make it all makes sense in harmony with what I already know. In my head I am your musical assistant when people have questions that I know the answers to. LOL!

[@Firetracks]

I contacted Songtrust and they said they register with HFA and Music Reports

[@DREWSKY909]

What's up T jay,When I register with Tunecore publishing do I still have to fill out the Soundexchange application or does Tunecore handle that as well?

[@icarelaoman7347]

For TuneCore publishing administration: Do I have to wait in New register on it said No right to collect on status submitted?

[@wordplaytjay]

i’m not sure what you mean

[@juwan3363]

thanks for the information! quick question say you have registered to tunecore pub administration does that mean all the music you release for now on has to be registered to them. Or can u decide what songs you register with them?? Or you cant register new songs with a different pub admin??

[@wordplaytjay]

You can choose what songs, but check your contract about competition and signing up with other publishers.

[@funtasticwish2833]

1:19 you got me =))

[@wordplaytjay]

LOL

[@watatah]

Great video brother. Any updates on the Content ID? I am under Tunecore publishing but I have no clue if they collect from content ID. Thanks

[@wise1beats]

You gotta distribute through Tunecore to get their content ID service - I tried doing it after signing up & they make u upload your stuff with them. if you use distrokid or another distributor, you can't use Tunecore's content ID service. I think they can cover everything else - like mechanicals & stuff though

[@watatah]

@@wise1beats Alright then. Thanks for your reply. Keep spreading the knowledge

[@btcars9488]

how is tunecore broe ? people are crying they say tunecore is a big scam ,are you still happy with em?

[@DeeWileSativa]

Yo TJ great game as always how much for a feature fam?

[@nerdexproject]

Love the video man but what I don't understand: a) do I need to sign up on Songtrust / Tunecore when my songs are out on labels? Or is this only relevant for independent artists? b) a) do I need to sign up on a PRO when my songs are out on labels? Or is this only relevant for independent artists?

[@wordplaytjay]

It’s more relevant to independent artists. you definitely need to make sure you have your own PRO account even if your label has set up a publishing deal. Don’t you wanna know how much you’re making on publishing?

[@cjburglary9701]

So , If im with DistroKid. Can I still use Tunecore for publishing? Is this what your saying?

[@cjburglary9701]

So how has ur experience with Tunecore been thus far? As far as the publishing aspect of things?

[@wordplaytjay]

That's what I'm saying and that's what I do...Until Distrokid gets Pub administration!!!

[@wordplaytjay]

Just getting started but the people are very helpful and friendly...so...I'm gonna keep going.

[@LucasDellaporta]

When you did the switch, did you have to provide Tunecore publishing a letter of relinquishment from Songtrust in order to transfer existing works from Songtrust to Tunecore?

[@wordplaytjay]

my term was over with songtrust and I made the switch over without giving tunecore my agreement

[@YRW_SAVAGE]

After paying $75 for tunecore publishing , do I still need to pay a PRO ??? And what PRO would you suggest for someone in Nigeria ?

[@wordplaytjay]

it’s best to have a PRO account before joining Tunecore Publishing. That way they can connect an existing account instead of making you one. I’m not sure who the society is in Nigeria but I can recommend BMI

[@YRW_SAVAGE]

@@wordplaytjay but if I don't have a pro they will create it for free , right ? , The only thing I have to pay is the $75

[@assuredcertitude8234]

W P T =- is there a platform similar to Distro K id but actually get your music out quicker?

[@wordplaytjay]

All the times are relative to the platform. Distrokid is typically the fastest, but none can guarantee placement better than 24 hours.

[@assuredcertitude8234]

​@@wordplaytjay *Thanks what are the typical radio standards that a song must meet before airplay?* (like typical frequency ect.....)*

[@wordplaytjay]

​@@assuredcertitude8234 In most cases it's a high resolution WAV or MP3, 16 bit, 44.1khz.

[@trellcraft]

How did it workout

[@wordplaytjay]

positive so far. I have about 5% of my catalog signed up for safety.

[@elescargots]

Hello! Can you put an hour on the release date via Tunecore? For example; My song goes live on 18/08/2021 at 18pm Greets ELES

[@wordplaytjay]

Maybe, I'm unsure.

[@robinbongos]

When signing with a publishing administrator can I do that with a limited group of songs so the administrator would not be representing my entire catalogue? Could a different group of songs be registered with a different publishing administrator just as long as no song is registered with both? I don’t have a reason for doing that, I’m just wondering and trying to understand how the system works. All the best to you and thank you.

[@wordplaytjay]

Administrators have different terms. I have in the past so the big answer is Yes you can...but do not mix the same songs on both companies.

[@robinbongos]

@@wordplaytjay Good. Thank you...and thanks for your videos.

[@BigMucci]

Damn. I’m just running across this video. I’m having the same issues with Songtrust. But how the heck you get through to them.. I been trying for three weeks and haven’t got a call back yet! I want to go over to MLC it’s free but they only cover the US. So I don’t know

[@wordplaytjay]

I went on the website and sent a message on their customer service chat

[@wordplaytjay]

I recommend you just cut ties with them if they are failing you. They will try to keep you in, but I have a feeling that company may be a mess on the inside. Move over to Tunecore if you need them to keep up with the catalog & sign up with the MLC.

[@BigMucci]

@@wordplaytjay yea. I remember they had the live chat. But I haven’t seen it on their site now. They only have the automatic response joint up now. I been leaving them the emails for over 3 weeks now. Their site says due to high volume they will get back with you in 5 days, well it’s been almost a month now. I am a member with MLC they the ones who told me I need to get in touch with Songtrust about a publishing issue. It’s crazy bro!

[@elestiloespecialoficial4938]

Al cien viejo muchas gracias

[@wordplaytjay]

De nada

[@d77sauce]

Hey! Thanks for the info. Is the link for Tunecore working still?

[@wordplaytjay]

I believe it does

[@Selfmade7979]

So can you get distribution for a entire independent record label

[@wordplaytjay]

There may be some ways, please contact Tunecore to ask about it.

[@OfficialHipHopMecca]

would my tunecore publishing payments show up on tunecore dashboard or will they be sent through my BMI (PRO)

[@wordplaytjay]

they would be on your tunecore dashboard.

[@BrecklynnBashant]

If you are a songwriter and you have an album with a band, do you register on Tunecore with your personal name or band name as you are uploading each song?

[@wordplaytjay]

each band member will need their own account via tunecore then each song will need to be registered with appropriate splits. 1 registration on 1 account may be good enough but you’d have to verify the songs splits are registered correctly via ASCAP or BMI

[@opmlyrics1238]

Nice video

[@jewelthompson4210]

Hi, Is your distributor also Tunecore? If not, have you found your account to be limited in anyway because of that? I'm w/ Distrokid and the reviews I've read about songtrust are atrocious. So, I'm considering Tuncore Publishing, I'm just a bit concerned about how TP will handle my account since I'm w/ Distrokid. Thanks for all this information, btw!

[@wordplaytjay]

I am now exclusively with Tunecore for distribution and publishing simply because Distrokid let me upgrade my account to add artists but wouldn’t let me downgrade. I have two videos:: why i left songtrust and why i left distrokid

[@jewelthompson4210]

@@wordplaytjay Thanks so much for responding. I'll check out that video on why you left Distrokid.

[@Matway]

Hello. Today I am going to release my first single at 7 o clock with the help of Tunecore. My issue is thaht i havent reseved any links for my music yet. I have got only Aple Music and Itunes. When do I get my link for Spotify etc. I sent my song 3 weeks ago to all music platforms. Thanks for your replies.

[@Matway]

@@wordplaytjay thank you for your answer :)

[@RichPointMusic]

As a Independent label when I register my artist music with TuneCore Administration should register it in the company name or artist? Or Both?

[@wordplaytjay]

Usually it’s registration for one songwriter at a time but you can ask about the whole company.

[@dayosonictv]

What does it mean for my song to be Marked as NOT MONETIZED in the tuncore Composition manager section ? and wha's the differences between ineligible and NOT monitised please . Have sent them email but no replay.

[@wordplaytjay]

You have to wait for them to reply. I’m not sure

[@Dayosonic]

​@@wordplaytjay Thanks wordplay for your quick response. this was thier reply but it wasn't clear as i made the track before the advent of youtube in 2002 . Though i had playstation sound for the intro before the song started , but i'm not sure if that's what they were refering too. this is thier reply - This track was demonetized because it does not meet the monetization eligibility requirements. Specifically, it was determined that this track contains a non-exclusive instrumental beat (the term "non-exclusive instrumental" refers to any recording or instrumental that has been made available to more than one party for use, including all "type beat" instrumentals, etc.). Please be careful to only submit content for monetization that meets the following eligibility criteria moving forward: What’s the difference between “eligible” sound recordings that I can monetize and “ineligible” sound recordings that I can’t monetize on the TuneCore KZbin Sound Recording Revenue collection service? Facebook Music & Instagram Stories . Currently, the same song is on all DSP. but not allowed to be monetised on all social media. Now, the track was produced by me with no samples - except for the if the playstation sound used as an intro which can easily be removed, could that possibly be the issue, and can i pull the song down and remove play station sound and then re-upload ? or that will be too risky as the issue regarding what sound wasn't specify. what do you suggest i do. though they gave me a link of possibilities of what could have happened see link here - support.tunecore.com/hc/en-us/articles/115006693068

[@jaybird2753]

I just sued United Masters I'm trying get a new distributing company

[@wordplaytjay]

Damn! I hear tunecore is making some price changes to be competitive. I’ll be talking about that soon.

[@dayko1329]

So they can take up to 35% ?

[@wordplaytjay]

Under the right circumstances...like they get your music in a movie, tv, or games...if they did the heavy work shouldn't they get something?

[@raymec1820]

How can we get ISRC for our songs for tunecore publishing. Because there is not option to upload audio file, please help

[@Xzoeil]

Your digital distributor should have it

[@phalix0]

I have a question If I register for tunecore publishing administrator do I need to register with a PRO and an MCO (I'm not from the US)

[@wordplaytjay]

Yes it's still best to register with a PRO. I'm not sure about the MCO since you're in another country.

[@officialsaintrockstar]

I still need a PRO if im registered with tunecore publishing administration??

[@wordplaytjay]

It's always a great idea to have your own account with a PRO first...at least as a writer.

[@danithepen]

TJ my questions would be... for the part where it asked you to list "composers" would the person(s) that made the beat and/or co-wrote the song be put in that box? Also for the sync licensing opportunities would your song be considered for use via television, film, or commercial, if you leased a Beat from one of the online producers that we tend to use from time to time?

[@danithepen]

@@wordplaytjay thank you bro... Cuz I don't remember seeing separate slots per contributor (i.e. Songwriter, producer etc) that's why I wanted to check. Yes Man... I figured that trying to get a sync licence on a leased beat with no type of relationship with the actual producer of the beat is bad! This has been a burning ? for me since online beat makers started coming around. Thank you for answering this.

[@jojo-fj7lw]

About tunecore pub ad sync rights, what it i have the connection to tv commercials and they want to use my song to sync to their work? Will tunecore allowed it or would it be complicated? Any thoughts?

[@wordplaytjay]

They put your music in a collection of songs and find it based on their needs...its not very complicated.

[@moderntalezpodcast2632]

Question bro I heard there exclusive only does that mean every song I release after that TuneCore only

[@wordplaytjay]

Yeah so basically you can only work with 1 pub administrator at a time. Sign up with them and you're with them for the term of the contract. You'd have to check the details to see how long the contract last.

[@infantmind2800]

Brother, I already Upload 2 Songs At Tunecore But Show Incomplete,Is payment method & payout method Relate About published . Please Need Help, Thanks by S.A. Khandaker, Bangladesh

[@wordplaytjay]

Hey, you may want to reach out to their support team.

[@rickygeorge1726]

Hi TJ I have a question I’m new with this what’s the AKA name is that your Artist name/Stage name which is different from your legal name?

[@wordplaytjay]

aka name = your stage name.

[@rickygeorge1726]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it

[@zairahmusic]

I’m working on a synch deal and this video really helped! What would be the difference between publishing with TuneCore vs being my own publisher through BMI? Does part of the copyright become Tunecore’s and would extra permission be required?

[@wordplaytjay]

They don't own any of the copyright. If you are synching things already...be careful which songs you associate with Tunecore. Check to see if their synch is EXCLUSIVE. If it is, then press on working with Tunecore. If you need me to ask them directly...let me know.

[@ApSwipey]

@@wordplaytjay ask them

[@jaunbonaysmith]

New Subscriber here Thank u for this great upload... I'm a new Songwriter could i still register a song that is incomplete(seeking co-writer)...& is it that i won't be able to register with BMI my PRO if i sign up with Tunecore??

[@wordplaytjay]

You can do it once the song is written, but you need to know who the musical composer is. When you update Tunecore...they update BMI.

[@jaunbonaysmith]

@@wordplaytjay ok Thank U

[@TirriRino]

So. If you use this service you dont need to send your compositions to ascap? Tunecore do it for you? 😮

[@wordplaytjay]

EXACTLY, and a bunch of other places you need to register with

[@TirriRino]

@@wordplaytjay awesome!

[@dayvonnegayles8300]

Can you describe what’s on your spreadsheet? Please and thank you

[@wordplaytjay]

It's the metadata for each song. Check out this sheet docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11H7iuz_9LhpEmWDFI3nyYjQDXKImS5eakXyolyrD_4k/edit?usp=sharing

[@dayvonnegayles8300]

@@wordplaytjay appreciate you 1000%

[@aamirhasnanic]

Do you have to pay separately to distribute your music through tunecore after taking publishing administration

[@wordplaytjay]

Yes

[@aamirhasnanic]

@@wordplaytjay thank you so much sir💕

[@donnywilson6460]

Do i have to belong to a PRO in order to hire tunecore for Publishing administration?

[@wordplaytjay]

it’s best to sign up with one first otherwise they will sign you up and potentially pass the fees to you, or pick a society you don’t want to be on.

[@donnywilson6460]

@@wordplaytjay thank you!

[@aurora3067]

I’m trying to pitch my music to Music Libraries, and they told me that I needed a publisher. They said I can start my own company, but I don’t want to. Would it just be easier to join Tunecore?

[@wordplaytjay]

It is easier to join Tunecore...and essentially they just mean you need to register with a performing rights organization and have a publisher account along with your writers account.

[@aurora3067]

@@wordplaytjay Right, but Tunecore takes a cut right?

[@wordplaytjay]

@@aurora3067 yes, about 15%

[@aurora3067]

@@wordplaytjay Ah bro. I’m not going to be making a lot of money for a while. 15% out of that is a good chunk. Thanks for the info though brother.

[@-chrisburke]

@@aurora3067 lol 15% of 0

[@jayjingo]

Bro can you pls advice me, i had submitted my new song in tunecore and the same time i had upload the song i utube , is it ok or i need to take down my song from utube. TQ

[@wordplaytjay]

Naw you're good.

[@watchmedrivesafely]

do you register with bmi also???

[@wordplaytjay]

It’s not required, they will register you with BMI. You can if you prefer to.

[@watchmedrivesafely]

@@wordplaytjay Thank you

[@watchmedrivesafely]

is tunecore to get 100% publishing on the bmi website

[@wordplaytjay]

no, they get 15% you get 85%

[@watchmedrivesafely]

@@wordplaytjay how do i adjust that because on my bmi its giving them 100% ...

[@isingatlantic]

With a globe in their logo they for sure lying to you smh

[@wordplaytjay]

corporations gonna corporate

[@Nick-qg6jd]

Yo Jay, can we cut down on the jokes/memes in various parts of the video (particularly the beginning) and get to the point? Very distracting, not entertaining and nobody is here for that. Otherwise, great video and a lot of great information, thanks for putting it together!

[@wordplaytjay]

ummm, i’m not going to stop being myself. Thank you for the suggestion but I’m good.

[@jracerichards]

Anything is better than Songtrust . Trash

[@wordplaytjay]

man, today…i feel the same way!

[@TheFrenchcut]

Is tunecore better than song trust? Really need some honest advice

[@wordplaytjay]

For me yes, because I’ve never needed to audit them.