🎤 No Excuses: Register Your Music and Build Your Career Right
LyleGhost
9 July 2025
Some complain about being broke, but royalties are sitting unclaimed because they never did the paperwork.
It’s 2025, yet many South African artists still aren’t registered with key rights organizations like SAMRO, SAMPRA, CAPASSO, and RISA.
Some complain about being broke, but royalties are sitting unclaimed because they never did the paperwork.
The Paperwork Excuse Is Dead
No more long queues or endless forms. Registration is digital and simple. All you need is: your SA ID, proof of residence, proof of bank account, a device with internet, and a small once-off fee.
It takes less than an hour to register as an artist or publisher online.
Priorities, Discipline, and Respect
If you have money for parties, weed, or Uber rides, you can invest in your music career.
If you pay for studio time and artwork, you can pay for registration.
Taking music seriously means taking the business seriously. Without registration, you’re making noise for free.
Labels and Artists: Do It Right
If you’re starting a label, don’t just focus on launches and studios. Get your paperwork sorted: register your company, draft contracts, use split sheets, and register every track properly with all the right CMOs.
Most Afrikaans hip hop music isn’t registered properly — which means no charts, no certifications, and no leverage when negotiating deals.
It’s Not Just About Money
Royalties put cash in your pocket. But registration also gives you recognition, data, certification eligibility, and control over licensing deals.
Without it, your music can be used without you ever getting paid.
Final Words
If you can record music, you can register it. No more excuses. Protect your work, your rights, and your future.
“If you can budget for bottles and blunts, you can budget for your career.”
Ready to start? SAMRO | SAMPRA | CAPASSO | RISA
SAMRO https://youtu.be/4jUHhBJilr4?si=UaUYNVho1XciOxEE
SAMPRA https://youtu.be/9lIjMVFPAJM?si=5iONPsiKjSsyr1zc
CAPASSO https://youtu.be/2bJH0Vh4j-8?si=Eq36ZOqSkf-2YIxS
RISA https://youtu.be/B9DWMBR9HEs?si=aJWbgWPla9garPdq
#RegisterYourMusic #MusicRights #SAMRO #SAMPRA #CAPASSO #RISA #SouthAfricanMusic #SupportLocalArtists #HipHopSA #AfrikaansHipHop #MusicBusiness #RoyaltiesMatter #ProtectYourMusic #NoMoreExcuses #MusicIsABusiness #ArtistEmpowerment #MusicRegistration #IndependentArtists
Post Statistics
Views
15
Shares
3
Related Articles
Sjava: The Soul of South African Hip-Hop
Born Jabulani Hadebe on December 2, 1983 (or 1984, according to some sources), in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, Sjava's journey began far from the glitz of the big city . His artistic roots trace back to around age 10, when he formed an a cappella group, Abafana base Mpumalanga, igniting his passion for music .
Read MoreYoungstaCPT: Redefining South African Hip-Hop—One Verse at a Time
YoungstaCPT—born Riyadh Roberts, also known as Youngsta Kaapstad—is more than just a rapper; he's a cultural force and an industry game-changer. From the Cape Flats of Wynberg to global recognition, his journey reshapes how South African hip-hop, fashion, and storytelling are perceived.
Read More