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March 12, 2025 33 mins

Extraordinary Women in Entertainment Law Vol. 2

Angela Reddock-Wright sits down with Channing B. Smith, an entertainment attorney and recording artist, to discuss the business of music, contract negotiations, and the evolving industry landscape.

Channing shares her unique journey from being a music artist to becoming a lawyer, and how her firsthand experience as an artist allows her to advocate for creatives in the complex world of record deals, publishing rights, and contract negotiations.

She also breaks down common mistakes artists make when signing contracts, the importance of owning your masters, and how independent artists can monetize their music without a major label.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ The biggest contract mistakes new artists make (and how to avoid them)
✅ The difference between record deals, licensing deals & distribution deals
✅ How artists can protect their masters & publishing rights
✅ The rise of independent artists & digital distribution platforms
✅ Why branding & ownership are key to long-term success in music

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