What are shares and how do I figure out my share?

This information is only about MasterStreams Master Publishing Administration service. For information on Mastersplits, visit the Payment Splits tile in your artist dashboard.

Your share refers to how much of the copyright you own for a composition. If you wrote the whole song, your share is 100%.

If you collaborate with others, you divide the ownership percentage into shares. It’s up to you to negotiate with your co-writers, producers, or band members. For example, a 50/50 share could be split between the lyricist and the composer.

It’s essential to have written agreements with your collaborators for clarity. If shares change, you can contact MasterStreams Artist Support with the email associated with your account, the composition you need to change, and the new share percentages.