Which of the following is NOT typically a component of a recording agreement between an artist and a label?

• A. Assignment of masters
• B. An extraneous manager’s fee
• C. Royalty rate and recoupment
• D. Marketing commitments

Answer: (B)

The key idea is what terms belong in a recording agreement versus a separate management arrangement. In a typical recording deal, the label seeks ownership or control of the master recordings (assignment of masters), a defined royalty rate with clear recoupment of advances and recording costs, and obligations the label must meet for marketing and promotion. An extraneous manager’s fee, however, is not part of the label’s agreement with the artist; management fees are handled under a separate artist-manager contract and are paid by the artist to the manager, not through the label’s recording contract. In broader deal structures like a 360 deal, there can be cross‑collateralization of different revenue streams, but a standalone manager’s fee is not a standard component of a recording agreement.