Rare Monkey Publishing has worked with artists on releases and the opportunities around their songs.
2018LATIN GRAMMY NOMINEE
Artist collaboration · Sheila King
From Supernova to new chapters.
Sheila King’s Supernova earned a 2018 Latin GRAMMY nomination for Best Tropical Fusion Album. Rare Monkey Publishing later collaborated with Sheila on Galaxia Musical and Trascendencia.
Get oriented around the composition, the people who created it, and the publishing questions that affect what comes next.
01 / RIGHTS & ADMINISTRATION
Understand your song
Start with the composition, the writers, and the ownership questions. Explore how registration, administration, and royalty collection may apply to your work.
Rare Monkey Publishing is part of Rare Monkey Entertainment, alongside Rare Monkey Studios and a production team that understands how songs take shape.
Every opportunity is different. Services, representation, administration, and any agreement are discussed individually before work begins.
A clear first step
Start with the music. Leave with a next step.
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Tell us what you're working on.
Share where the song is in its journey and what you want to understand or accomplish.
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We listen and clarify.
We learn about the work and talk through the publishing or licensing questions that matter to you.
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Decide if there's a fit.
If there is a useful next step, we'll explain it. Reaching out is simply a conversation—no commitment is created by an inquiry.
A field guide for the work behind the song
Clearer questions. Stronger next steps.
Publishing can feel complicated from the outside. These short notes outline the ideas worth understanding before a release, a registration, or a licensing conversation.
01 THE WORK
Composition and recording
A song’s composition is its music and lyrics. A recording is a particular recorded performance of that song. They are separate works and may involve different owners and permissions.
Writer names, agreed ownership shares, publisher details, and registrations should tell a consistent story. Clear records make later conversations easier to navigate.
A placement conversation may involve the composition and the specific recording. The intended use, ownership, permissions, and creative fit all help shape the request.
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Good questions deserve clear answers
Before you reach out.
Not sure where to begin? These are useful first questions.
What does music publishing cover?+
Music publishing concerns the composition: the underlying music and lyrics. A recording of that composition is a separate asset. Ownership, administration, and licensing details depend on the song and its agreements.
How is a composition different from a master recording?+
The composition is the song itself: music and lyrics. The master recording is one recorded performance of that song. A use of music may require permission for one or both, depending on the use and rights involved.
What should I have ready before asking about a song?+
A title, the names of the writers and collaborators, any ownership information you already have, and the question you want answered are useful starting points. Please don’t send unreleased music or confidential files in the first inquiry.
Can I ask about a possible film or media placement?+
Yes. Share the project or intended use, timing, and any information you have about the composition and recording. Each request is reviewed for fit, rights, permissions, and scope.
Do I need a finished release to talk with you?+
No. You can start with a question about a song, a project, or how publishing might fit into your plans. We’ll first learn what you’re looking for.
Does contacting Rare Monkey Publishing commit me to an agreement?+
No. An inquiry is simply a conversation. Any services, terms, or representation would be discussed separately and confirmed in writing before anything begins.
Let's talk about the work
Tell us what the song needs next.
A short note about you, the music, and what you’re looking for is enough. The team will start by understanding your goals and explaining a possible next step. An inquiry does not commit you to an agreement.
