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Why don't some artists get credited?

Started by rapmusik, Jan 9, 2016, in Music Add to Reading List

  1. rapmusik
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    Jan 9, 2016
    Something I've wondered about certain songs is why certain artists who have a prominent part don't get credited for the song? Like Ty$ in Kanye's "Real Friends"... is there something behind that kinda thing that determines whether they get a "feat." credit?

    help me understand the music biz

    EDIT: better way to put it would be just the "feat." tag. because I know they get credited in the booklet and s--- but I mean in the song title (if that makes sense)
     
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    Honestly don't know. Sometimes it's because too many features doesn't look good or if they're a very unknown artist. But in tys case it doesn't really make sense.
     
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    which kinda sucks for that artist which could be looking to get their name out there. not everybody reads the booklet
     
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  4. Besky
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    Could it be because they didn't they didn't contribute any writing? Like they just performed what the main artist wrote for them.
     
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    Flacko Too Blessed To Be Humble

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    No. Maybe if they just did backing vocals it makes sense.
     
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    or maybe it could be because there were multiple people who worked on the concept, a line, a hook, etc,
     
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    That makes me wonder why Skyler Gray isn't credited on a------
     
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    Flacko Too Blessed To Be Humble

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    Similar happened with Tory Lanez on the meek album. He has a very prominent hook in the song.
     
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    I read a few years ago that she was considered to be part of some beats :khaled:
     
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    she is

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    it's funny cuz you got "(feat. Anna Wise)" on s--- like Real and These Walls
     
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  12. Music
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    Weird, she isn't when you download it or on iTunes though I think
     
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    She is. On Spotify too.
     
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    I know I honestly would never put work towards something and not want my name on it somewhere visible, but maybe some people just take what they can get I guess...
     
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