What about samples?

Any sample must be cleared with its owner before release. Uncleared samples can get the release removed and earnings withheld.

More in Content & rights

• Can I release a cover song?
• Can I distribute a remix?
• What are the artwork rules?
• Do I keep ownership of my music?
• Why do covers need a license?
• What about covers for YouTube content?
• I cover a non-US song (J-pop, K-pop, local hit) — can Spilix license it?
• When does $15/track/year start counting?
• Is there a limit on how many covers I can release?
• If I cancel cover license, is my cover release still distributed?