A recording agreement can shape an artist's career long after the excitement of signing it wears off. Who helps the artist understand what they're agreeing to?
Entertainment attorney Jodie Shihadeh joins Jay Hicks to discuss representing creators, negotiating deals, and building a team that can support an artist over time. Her interest in music began behind a drum kit as a teenager. It eventually became a career advocating for the people making it.
Jodie and Jay examine the history of recording agreements, including questions of racism, transparency, and how artists receive income. They also discuss compassion in negotiations and the connection between Jodie's professional work and her activism, from women's rights to factory farming.
What We Explore
* The path from teenage drummer to entertainment attorney
* Representing artists and negotiating recording agreements
* Transparency, income, and the history of the music business
* Building a team around a creator's long-term career
* Compassion and empathy in deal-making
* Advocacy in music and beyond it
About Jodie Shihadeh
Jodie Shihadeh founded Shihadeh Law P.C., a Los Angeles-based music and entertainment law firm representing talent, executives, and companies. Her work includes negotiating agreements and advising clients on the development of their careers.
Connect with Jodie
https://www.shihadehlaw.com/ • Instagram @shihadehlaw
Artists and Projects Mentioned
https://linktr.ee/shenseea • https://www.instagram.com/jwhitedidit/ • https://dimmak.com/ • https://www.instagram.com/roy_lenzo/
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