· Company website: https://www.k5law.com

Scott Keniley did not set out to become an entertainment attorney. His entry into the business came through a rapper with a problem, a record company dispute, and a willingness to learn the music industry one case at a time. In this episode, Jeremy and Scott unpack the legal and business side of music in clear, practical language. Scott discusses how artists get deals, what labels look for, why leverage matters, how royalty calculations can be misunderstood, and what artists and producers should pay attention to before signing anything. The result is an episode that feels like a backstage pass to the contract room.

· How Scott accidentally found his niche in entertainment law

· Why numbers, audience, and traction affect record deal opportunities

· What artists should understand about term, delivery, royalties, and recoupment

· Why producers are often under-recognized in hip hop and pop music

· How attorneys can help artists avoid negative situations before they happen

· "I enjoy everything when it's positive."

· "Leverage is the key word there."

· "Producers are basically the hero that doesn't get the recognition they deserve."

This episode is a reminder that success rarely starts with certainty. It starts with a decision, a door cracked open, a relationship, a risk, or one brave next step.

In Finding Your EDGE, Jeremy Haselwood's book helps readers unlock their talent and purpose by getting clear about who they are and what they are called to build. Available on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and Apple Books. Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-EDGE-Unlock-Purpose/dp/B0BW32LXTP/

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