The license must be upgraded to the "Exclusive License" or a discuss a buyout agreement with formal negotiation.

Yes. Upon purchase, If you need the intro extended, a bridge added, or specific instruments dropped out to make room for your vocals, I will re-arrange the beat to fit your specific song structure at no extra cost.

A reference track is a version of the beat that includes a guide vocal (lyrics and/or melody) recorded by me. It is designed to show you the structural, rhythmic pocket and melodic potential of the track. It serves as a blueprint for your own recording.

Yes. If you use the specific vocal melodies or lyrics provided in the reference track, I am considered a co-writer of the song. The Split: Typically, this results in a 50/50 Composition/Publishing split (split between the beat production and the songwriting). Registration: We will both need to be listed on the split sheet and registered with a PRO (like BMI & SAMRO).

Absolutely. The reference track is a foundation. However, since the melody is a core part of the composition, the songwriting credit mentioned above still applies.

Yes. Mechanical royalties are paid to songwriters/publishers whenever a song is streamed or downloaded. Most digital distributors (DistroKid, TuneCore) do not automatically split these. You will need to ensure that 50% of the publishing is assigned to me on your Split Sheet so that my publishing administrator can collect these.

"Important: Sample Clearance Notice. Some beats in this store contain samples that may require clearance for commercial distribution. By purchasing a license, you acknowledge that "Khetha Sodlakela Audé Bele" is not responsible for clearing these samples. You, the licensee, are 100% responsible for all third-party clearances related to the final song. My license covers my labor and original composition only, not the underlying rights of sampled material."

If a beat contains a prominent sample, it will usually be noted in the 'Beat Description' or 'Tags.' If you are unsure, feel free to message me before purchasing and I will let you know the source.

No. Absolutely not. When you purchase a license, you are buying a non-transferable right to use the music for your own song. You do not own the music itself; I retain 100% of the copyright. You are strictly prohibited from "flipping" the beat, re-uploading it to your own store, or selling it to a third party.

The Master: This is the actual audio file. When you license a beat, you are buying the right to create a new master using my music. I still own the original instrumental master. The Composition: This is the "soul" of the song (the melody and lyrics). If you use the melody or lyrics from my Reference Track, we are co-owners of the composition. If you write 100% of your own lyrics and melody, you own your side of the composition, and I own the music side.