Rules for original vocals on House of Tracks

Q: What vocals can you use in ghost productions?

On House of Tracks, you are free to use vocals in your ghost productions. However, there are some important rules regarding vocals. You can only use vocals if you have the rights to them. This means the vocal must be royalty-free or an original vocal created specifically for your production. Using vocals without proper rights can cause copyright problems and block your track from being released or monetized. Always check if the vocal is cleared for commercial use. If you are buying a track, confirm with the producer or check the track details to ensure the vocal is either unique or properly licensed. For more details about vocal uniqueness in tracks, see Buyers: Are vocals in tracks always unique? . Following these rules protects your release and reputation as a producer or DJ.

Original vocals on House of Tracks must be fully owned by you and free from any royalty obligations. Whether you record your own vocals, collaborate with a vocalist, or commission custom vocals, you are responsible for ensuring all rights are cleared and no royalties are owed after the sale.

What counts as original vocals?

Original vocals are unique recordings created by you or a vocalist you have hired. This includes:

Vocals you record yourself
Vocals performed by a friend or collaborator (with their full consent and understanding of the sale terms)
Vocals commissioned from professional singers or platforms, provided you secure all rights and no royalties remain

Key rules for submitting tracks with vocals

All vocalists must agree in writing that their recording will be sold as part of a ghost production and that they waive any future royalty claims.
Do not upload tracks with vocals that are subject to royalty splits, copyright claims, or third-party rights.
Vocals sourced from platforms like Fiverr or Vocal Kitchen are allowed only if you have exclusive, royalty-free rights.
Vocals that are not unique or are reused across multiple tracks are not permitted. See Buyers: Are vocals in tracks always unique? for more details.

How to find and use original vocals

If you are not a vocalist, you can commission custom vocals from trusted platforms or hire a singer. Always confirm the agreement covers full rights transfer and no royalties. For more on sourcing vocals, see Where to find vocals for your tracks?.

Why these rules matter

Clear rights on vocals protect both producers and buyers from copyright issues and royalty disputes. House of Tracks enforces these rules to keep the catalog safe for commercial releases, label submissions, and streaming platforms.

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