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Top 6 Sample Clearance Companies, Services, and Websites for Singles, Albums, and Mixtapes

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Getting a sample clearance is so important when you are trying to use a portion of someone else’s music in your song. Without it, you leave yourself open to very costly lawsuits that will hurt your career before it begins.

Even if you use a sample clearance app, website, or a company to handle your sample clearance needs for you, knowing about the process will help you out.

Getting a sample clearance can be expensive, but it is certainly a lot less expensive than the costs of hiring a lawyer, so always get a clearance!

What is sample clearance? It is permission from the copyright owner of music to use some of their music in your song. Here are some of the best places to turn to if you need these services for your music:

Tracklib is the world’s first record store with songs for sampling. They have a HUGE library of samples and three different licensing options to choose from. The purchase of the sample and the license are separate, so you can work freely with it and choose which license you want once the track is ready for release.

There are no names in the industry of sample clearance bigger than Deborah Mannis-Gardner. She is someone that the professionals, for example Drake, use for their music. Top journalists have written pieces on her, where she shares her expertise in the industry. If you have the means, she is the person to go to.

If you want a less expensive, more DIY route, this company may be the place to turn. They may not get the clearance for you, but they will find all of the copyright information about a song, so you can get the permission on your own.

If they don’t have the direct contact information, it should be easy to find it on their website.

Specializing in music clearance for independent artists, The Music Bridge is an affordable company that aims to get the clearance process done as quickly as possible. They have great relationships with a lot of the top labels and studios in the industry, which keep their processing times short and costs low.

Whether you need tips on handling the sample clearance on your own or you need an expert to walk you through it, this is the website for you. It spells out the process on how to do it yourself or you can contact them to see just how they can help you out.

Using their app, you can apply for a sample clearance. They hold a short consultation, usually between 5 and 10 minutes long, to make sure that your application is valid and that you’ve supplied accurate and sufficient information. Then, they forward your clearance application to the copyright owner and will let you know if it's accepted.

They handle all the paperwork, making the whole process very simple. They are a great option if you don't have any experience with sample clearance or if you don't want to bother with logistics.

To Wrap Up

Sample clearances are crucial if you are using samples for singles, albums, or mixtapes. You don’t want to risk getting caught stealing music. Not only is that dishonest, it will ruin your reputation and you will face potentially huge legal fees.


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    1 Response to "Top 6 Sample Clearance Companies, Services, and Websites for Singles, Albums, and Mixtapes"

    • John Jr

      Great information. How recent is this information? Not all the links work.

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