- Taye Henry
This article explores the legal standards and principles of fair remuneration in the music industry, focusing on how artists can protect their creative and financial rights. It clarifies the distinction between composition and master rights, and examines how contracts shape ownership and compensation. Drawing from notable cases, it highlights how courts address unfair contract terms and inadequate payments. The paper concludes that fair remuneration depends on transparent agreements, statutory safeguards, and judicial intervention where exploitation occurs, urging artists to seek legal guidance in negotiating equitable deals.