Tardy for the Party

If you're following the "Tardy for the Party" saga on the Real Housewives of Atlanta you'll know that there has been a real issue with Kandi collecting producer points on the song. Royalties were paid to her as a 1/3 publishing partner but seems there was no agreement for payment for producer credits. If you've ever attended one of my music business seminars you would have heard me speak on the issue of royalties; who gets credit for what. More importantly who gets paid! Kandi was relying on Kim to do the right thing because of their friendship. Because they didn't sign an agreement Kim choose to take all that she felt she was entitled. As the producer, arranger, singer and publisher Kandi's expectations were quite ambitious. I've discussed this too. If you find someone who allows you to be all of that you stand to make a pretty good piece of change. As for Kandi's relationship with Kim, she's not going to burn those bridges. She's no dummy. Even though Kim can't sing worth a lick - she has showmanship and tenacity. Don't cry for Kandi RHA fans, she'll make a pretty good sum on the next Kim snaffu. And the next time she'll get it in writing.