Songwriters · Digital distribution · Catalogue stewardship

Release with clarity.
Protect what you have built.

Practical guidance for artists, songwriters, producers, labels and rights holders—from rights registration and catalogue preparation to distribution, release delivery, statistics and royalty tracking.

Rights and catalogue review
Release-ready metadata
Distributor and plan comparison
Statistics and royalty guidance
Songwriter and PRO registration
Seru Serevi with Phil Dakei

Client spotlight

Seru Serevi

Dakei Entertainment’s first catalogue and distribution consultation client.

Supported through catalogue review, account verification, tax-document preparation and the transition of his distribution account from Songtradr to MassiveMusic.

Outcome: A verified account, documented catalogue history and a secure pathway into the new distributor dashboard.

The consultation

What we help you do

Every engagement begins with the artist’s real situation. We identify what already exists, what is missing and what should be resolved before a release, registration or catalogue move proceeds.

Audit the catalogue

Locate existing releases, identifiers, ownership records, artist profiles and possible overlapping distribution.

Compare distributors

Evaluate plans, fees, commissions, artist limits, payment access, support, royalty splits and long-term catalogue control.

Prepare the release

Check masters, artwork, credits, metadata, identifiers, permissions and release-date requirements.

Songwriter & Composition Rights

Guidance with songwriting information, rights identifiers and registration through the appropriate performing-rights organisation.

  • Split sheets: documenting agreed composition shares
  • Identifiers: understanding IPI, ISWC and recording links
  • Forms: guided completion of membership and work details
  • Registration: preparing and submitting accurate song records

Set up accounts properly

Establish secure ownership, payment details, team access, artist profiles and account-recovery controls.

Guide release delivery

Complete the distributor workflow with client-approved information and a documented submission record.

Read statistics and royalties

Understand audience activity, platform reporting, distributor earnings and the difference between songwriter and master income.

Verify and monitor

Confirm correct store placement, artist mapping, metadata, territories, registrations and post-release evidence.

Starting points

Choose the right pathway

The final scope is confirmed after an initial assessment. Fees are quoted according to the size, condition and complexity of the catalogue.

01

Release Setup Consultation

For a new single, EP or album that needs to be prepared, registered and delivered correctly.

Best for: New and independent artists
02

Catalogue Review & Selection

For artists or labels comparing distributors, plans, registrations and long-term catalogue arrangements.

Best for: Growing catalogues and labels
03

Recovery & Investigation

For missing royalties, old accounts, duplicate releases, unauthorised uploads or takedown concerns.

Best for: Complex catalogue problems

How it works

A documented process

Each step creates a clearer record of who controls the music, what has been registered or submitted and what still requires action.

EnquiryTell us what you need help with.
AssessmentReview rights, releases and accounts.
FindingsReceive written recommendations.
ApprovalConfirm the work to proceed.
AssistanceComplete setup or delivery.
HandoverReceive records and next actions.

Begin the conversation

Every catalogue has a different story.

Contact Dakei Entertainment to outline your situation. After an initial review, we will identify the appropriate consultation pathway and confirm the scope before any work proceeds.

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Dakei Entertainment provides catalogue, metadata, songwriter-registration and digital-distribution consultation and administrative assistance. Formal legal, tax or accounting matters may require an appropriately qualified professional.