The difference between Composition/Publishing and Master Rights is essential.

​1. Composition / Publishing Splits
​The composition refers to the underlying song—the lyrics and the melody.
​Artist/Songwriter: Typically holds 50% of the composition rights.

​Producer/Co-writer: Usually receives 10–50%+, depending on their creative contribution and the total number of producers involved.
​Featured Artist/Songwriters: Generally allocated 5–25% or compensated via a flat fee.

​2. Master Rights Splits
​The master recording refers to the specific audio file of a recorded song.
​Artist: Retains 70–95%, depending on whether they are completely independent, working with an investor, or signed to a deal.

​Producer: Receives 30–5% in producer royalties (often referred to as "points"), depending on the initial agreement and their overall contribution to the project.
​Labels: Frequently take 50–100% of the master ownership depending on the specifics of the record deal.
​3. Documenting Ownership: The Split Sheet
​To ensure all collaborators are legally protected and clear on their shares, artists should always use a "split sheet" to convey these ownership percentages properly, ideally drafted or reviewed with the help of a lawyer or manager.

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