PLACEMENT PLAYBOOK
Work with Rappers Guide
Land placements, get paid fairly and walk away from every session with your credit and your publishing. Research, outreach, pricing, paperwork and credits.

After this you can
- Build a shortlist of 50 rappers who fit your sound and can actually pay.
- Send DM, email and follow-up scripts that get replies without sounding desperate.
- Quote leases, exclusives and producer points from a pricing sheet – no second-guessing.
- Protect your publishing and master royalties with a split sheet and an agreement checklist.
- Get your name in the credits on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Genius – and turn one placement into a long-term relationship.
Look inside



The chapters
- 01What a placement really is
- 02Find the right rappers
- 03Outreach that gets replies
- 04Sending beats like a pro
- 05Pricing: leases, exclusives and points
- 06Paperwork: split sheets and agreements
- 07Get your credit on every platform
- 08Protect yourself
- 09From one placement to a long-term relationship + 30-day plan
Who it's for
Producers who already make finished beats in FL Studio and want real artists recording on them – from local rappers with 2,000 monthly listeners to independent acts with a budget and a team.
Why trust it
- Every fee, threshold and rule checked on the platforms' own help pages in October 2026 – sources listed at the back.
- No hype, no "get rich" promises. Real numbers, real steps, the downsides too.
- Written by producers, for producers – FL Studio as the reference DAW.
- Not sponsored by any platform. We tell you when the free option is enough.
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Questions
How do I get it?
Right after checkout you get a download link on the thank-you page and by email. It's a PDF – opens on your phone, tablet or computer.
Is this only for the US?
No. It's written for producers in any country. Where rules differ (taxes, collecting societies, payouts) we say so and show a European example – and tell you where to check your own country.
Will it be out of date in a month?
Platforms change their rules. That's why every number has a date and a source link, and the guide shows you where to check the live rule before you pay or sign anything.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No – it's practical education. For contracts and taxes in your country, talk to a local lawyer or accountant. The guide tells you exactly what to ask them.
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