A more realistic path for freelancers and creators just starting out is to focus on building your reputation first. Yes, ownership is lovely, but paying rent is lovelier. Take the work that's offered, learn the business, then gradually negotiate better terms as your value increases.

Taylor Swift announced she now owns all the music she has ever made. This reported US$360 million acquisition includes all the master recordings to her first six albums, music videos, concert films, album art,

The master recordings to the pop superstar’s earliest work were sold to Scooter Braun in 2019, and acquired a year later by the investing firm Shamrock Capital.