Make it easy to say yes to you
Brands decide fast. A clear photo, a short bio, your best two or three tracks and links to where people already listen are enough. Add your numbers honestly. Brands check them.
Say what kind of work you want: a song placed in a campaign, a live set, a post, or a mix. Specific beats general.
Pick deals that fit your sound
The right brand deal feels like something you would have done anyway. Pass on the ones that do not. Your audience notices, and a good fit leads to repeat work.
Look at the brief: what is being asked, where it will run, for how long and what it pays. If a detail is missing, ask before you say yes.
Protect your music
You keep the rights to your music. A brand needs your approval to use a song, ideally in writing, and the approval should say where and when it will be used.
If you are signed to a label or publisher, or someone else wrote part of a track, talk to them first. They may need to approve too. It is better to ask early than to unwind a deal later.
Agree the terms in writing
Write down the fee, what you will deliver, how many rounds of changes are included and the dates. A short, clear contract protects both sides and prevents most disputes.
Deliver through the same place you agreed the deal so there is one record of what was sent and approved.
Get paid reliably
Ask that the payment be held in escrow before you start. You do the work with the money already set aside, and it is released to you when the brand approves, or automatically if they go quiet.
Common questions
Do I need a manager to get brand deals?
No. A clear profile, honest numbers and a platform that connects you directly with brands can be enough to start.
Do I give up the rights to my song in a brand deal?
You should not. You grant permission for a specific use, in a specific place for a specific time, and you keep ownership.
What if I'm signed to a label?
Talk to your label or publisher before agreeing to a use. They may need to approve it, and checking first avoids problems later.