What is a Ghost Producer? Insights from Anatolii Vered

We interviewed Anatolii Vered, a person who started out as a regular music producer and is currently the founder of a service that collaborates with dozens of producers and sells hundreds of tracks.
Anatolii, could you tell more about the work of ghost production as the founder of the “I Am Ghost Producer“ service? We have a number of questions about who is a ghost producer, how much they make, whether they can work independently. We hope this interview will shed light on a profession that always remains in the shadows.

 

What is a ghost producer?

A Ghost Producer is a musician or music producer who creates electronic music. His goal is to sell his compositions and receive a monetary reward for this. At the same time, the buyer becomes an owner of the track and can spread it using his name.

As a rule, a ghost producer needs money for a living and Ghost Production is his job. He is a high-class track creator and regularly follows trends and experiments with new sounds. As a matter of fact, he is focused on his main business – creation of demanded music, which will not only please the customer, but the final listener will love.

What Famous DJs Speak on Ghost Production?

We selected 57 Dj Quotes about Ghost Producers in our article. You can read all. This is some of them:

• Steve Aoki: “Ghost producers are the ones who help keep the industry afloat. They make hits behind the scenes and that’s a big deal.”
• Tiesto: “It’s okay to get help… but you need to make sure you’re still involved in the creative process.”
• Martin Garrix: “Not everyone can produce and perform… It’s reasonable to get help behind the scenes.”

 

 

How Ghost Production came about?

How was Ghost Production born? There is no clear answer but probably the starting point was in the 60-70s when dance music was just gaining popularity. Some famous singers hired people who’d help them to compose music.

At some point, a music producer wanted to sell his song to another artist. He simply needed money.
As a result, the buyer received the creation of another musician and could distribute this music anywhere. He could sign it to record labels, play it at his concerts or parties (do whatever he wanted). And the creator of the composition received money.

So, when purchasing the track, the real creator of the song pledged to be anonymous and not tell anyone that he created the music. It was like being a “ghost” (it’s like putting a white sheet over your head).
That’s how the world’s first Ghost Producer appeared. And this field began to be called Ghost Production.

 

What is Edm Ghost Producer & Edm Ghost Production?

Edm Ghost Producer is the same like a Ghost Producer. Just EDM is an abbreviation concept of “Electronic Dance Music”. There are no differences between them. These are the same music producers and all work in the field of ghost production.
The same applies to EDM ghost production. It’s ghost production with a prefix EDM. No differences except the word. It is an area of activity in the music industry. Where they are engaged in the production and sale of electronic dance music. This is what we do.

What do you think were Ghost Production’s first steps in the music industry?

At the first stage, the agreement between the buyer of the track and its creator was just, as they say, “in words”.
And over time, the customers of the song wanted to add an agreement (contract) signed by the real author of the composition. The document stated that the composer was transferring all rights to the buyer and relinquishing ownership. Therefore, he would not have any claims.

How does a ghost producer work?

For a ghost producer to remain in demand, he or she must constantly follow trends: learn about new styles of music and create it with a fresh sound. If such an artist regularly writes modern music, the market will always need him, and artists will be lining up to get his help. Because his tracks sound modern and original, different from many others. Any artist or DJ wants to be unique in their sound, and their work should be relevant and trendy.

What Benefits of Using Ghost Producers?

The world has changed for the last years. We’ve got cars that help us reach the points faster; the phones simplifying interaction, but we’ve got less and less free time, and musicians are no exception. The time is limited, and quality music is a laborious process that requires knowledge, skills, and experience. It may take even 10 years to learn how to compose good music. But besides composing music itself, there’re also promotions, ability to perform, etc. And if you put up all the tasks on yourself, don’t expect success to come. If the same tasks are distributed among the team, you will reach the target within the set terms.

Ghost Producer becomes a part of a team that can greatly save the free time of a musician. While the tracks are being composed, he can spend time with a family, take a break, go to the ocean, or just complete some other things in his work. Many artists have got their Ghost Producers.

So, using the services of ghost producing allows them to free up their tight schedule. And ghost producers will do all the necessary work. You can choose to focus on marketing and promotion of your songs while the producer is busy working on your upcoming hits.

But we should mention: it isn’t only about time, it’s also about creativity and fresh ideas. We do run out of ideas and creativity. We all face this, and unfortunately, creative ideas may run dry. And exactly in such moments when you just can’t take a pause ghost production comes to help. It dosn’t need to worry when it is time to release a new track.

Just imagine: an artist doesn’t have even a spare minute because of the tours, but the track still will be released. And that is cool! Besides that, the listeners are crazy when a new track is released. What would you choose: listening to the new tracks of your best-liked DJ or the case when you can’t listen to his tracks because there aren’t any? The answer is clear.

Cooperation with a ghost producer is an invaluable contribution of money to the development of the artist’s (dj’s) career, because it allows him to maintain popularity, develop, become more effective and interesting to the current audience, as well as to a new one.
Some may perform professionally on the stage or interact well with the public, but when it comes to creating tracks, this is what they can’t do. Is there any sense for such people to spend years to learn that if there’re specialists to do everything within several days?

Ghost Producing is more opportunities for everyone. Musicians perform more often and become popular. Producers earn money by doing their favorite thing from home. Music lovers simply enjoy.

And if you like it and You want to develop yourself as an Artist (Dj) – go to our Ghost Producer Shop and buy tracks for your taste.

If your main goal is to become a famous DJ, this option is for you. Buy tracks, get all the files, and immediately share with your audience, send and sign purchased songs to Record Labels.

Note that after purchasing a track, it is completely transferred to you and you become its full owner. You can name your new composition anything you want under your own DJ name. We do not appear anywhere and are 100% anonymous. We charge a one-time fee for the track and in the future, all income will be yours alone.

Who buys music from Ghost Producers?

Usually, these are people who don’t have the time or skills to create their own music. These can be DJs, artists, vocalists, bloggers, game or movie developers. But our main clients are still DJs.

 

Which famous artists use ghost production services?

If I answer this question, this isn’t going to be ghost production anymore. Producers work anonymously and nobody should know who buys music. Otherwise, fans will get frustrated, a Dj will lose a chance to perform, while a producer will not receive any orders from him. But sometimes it happens that the information is disclosed: somebody told about it, the rumors appeared, so we discuss this situation. To make sure cooperation is fair, we sign a contract where anonymity is one of the most important points. From our side, we do not tell about artists that cooperate with us. And the information that is published on the Internet is yellow journalism, so should we believe it? Also, why do we need to know who and what buys anywhere?

Who is the Best Ghost Producer?

No one knows who the best ghost producer in the world is. Because the Ghost Production sphere works anonymously. Information about customers and performers is confidential and not made public. The fact that some names appear on the Internet does not mean that they are better than others. If you take our marketplace, then of course there are ghost producers who outsell others. They make about 10 tracks a month. They have insane speed and quality. But it’s all relative. Someone can write dozens of tracks, and someone one track and it will be the hit.

Is it possible to become famous using Ghost Producers?

Yes, for sure. But this is clearly not literal. And it doesn’t mean that you will become famous 100%. If you hire a professional, especially someone with a track record of producing successful tracks, you will benefit from it. Of course, you will have to do a good job promoting your track, but a good product might be easier to promote and has a greater chance of success.

How to Purchase a Ghost-Produced Track?

To get a ghost-produced track, browse our website and explore our extensive collection. You can filter by genre or style Once you find the right track, make a purchase, and you’ll receive:

• Extended, Radio, and Instrumental mixes
• Stems (bass, melody, drums, etc.)
• MIDI files
• Ownership contract
• Project file

How did you become a ghost producer? Why did you pick this field?

I needed money at a certain stage of my life. I started wondering where to get it. I thought of what I could do. I had ready-made tracks, so I could sell them somewhere. I needed to make money with my music, because this was the business that I knew very well. I collaborated with other ghost platforms, but the tracks were practically not selling. In addition to that, many tracks were not fitting for those services. Sometimes I was rejected because the genre wasn’t matching, sometimes for a different reason. That is why I decided to establish my own platform and this was where I started selling my tracks. Over some time, other producers who wanted to use the platform services joined. So I came to the conclusion that the platform needed to be developed, I had to look for employees and clients, to promote the website.

How much does a ghost producer make?

 

It depends on  acategory. We have two: Silver and Gold.

Silver — producers who have sold up to and including 10 tracks. They receive 60% of the sale.

Gold — producers, who have sold more than 10 tracks. They receive 65% of the sale.

In the table, you can see detailed information on the net income of ghost producer.

 

Does a producer need a platform or can they sell tracks on their own?

It is much easier when there is a platform. In that case a producer only takes care of music; there is no need to think about PR. You can leave it to people who have a customer base and sales experience. If a track is well written and its style is in demand, it quickly sells. Selling a track on your own is much more difficult. Our job is not just to post a track. We have a whole team working on the website. Someone checks packages of files, someone creates pictures, and someone writes lyrics. We have an employee who posts tracks on the website, another employee publishes tracks on social networks. There are also IT guys, they take care of security. I am engaged in promotion and recruiting. We operate according to a system that has been working for several years. This system is constantly being improved so that producers make good money, customers are satisfied with the tracks they purchased, and the employees benefit from it in terms of money, pleasure, and the opportunity to develop.

Selling through the platform looks much easier, you just need to prepare a bunch of files, send them, and while our manager is taking care of your track to be sold you are writing more music. This saves you time and effort. It also gives you the opportunity to make more money.

Do you accept all the tracks that come to your platform?

Of course, we don’t. There are poor quality tracks, some other tracks do not match our vision. During the operation of the platform, we learned the needs of our customers. We can see when a track is interesting and there is a chance to sell it.

What are the difficulties of working as a producer?

One of the difficulties is finding a platform that will be convenient to work with and trust-worthy. I didn’t find it when I needed it, so I decided to create my own. Secondly, you also have to be very patient. Many people think that they can quickly make something, post it online, and earn thousands of dollars right away. But it takes time to improve skills in order to understand what the market needs nowadays just like with any other profession. Next, you never know which track will be sold and which one will have to wait longer for the right buyer. The popularity of styles is changing, so are the needs of customers. And the last difficulty is self-discipline. Working from home is not just about convenience and a flexible schedule. It is also about being too lazy sometimes to start working. Plus, you are constantly distracted, and your work day has no beginning or an end.

Is this profession relevant nowadays?

 As long as show business exists, ghost producers are in demand. As long as there are DJs, we have clients. We receive tracks for sale very often. Purchases are often too.  The number of sales has been growing nonstop over the past couple of years. So I can safely say that this profession is relevant nowadays, and it will be for many years to come.

 

How to become a ghost producer?

If you skillful at making music and have a desire to try your luck in ghost producing? Welcome to become a part of our I am Ghost Producer team! Our service has got a broad audience of different ages all over the world, and this is a good opportunity to sell your works. I am Ghost Producer is an ideal service for both rookies trying and experienced music-makers who produce tracks to make living. This is what a track sale works like stage by stage:

1. A producer fills out a form to become a Ghost Producer. You need to indicate your name, social media accounts, and enclose a link to your track.
2. We listen to the track and reply whether it suits us or not.
3. If we are ready to accept the track, the manager asks several questions and gives an example of how to draw up documents and how to sign a contract.
4. The producer draws up documents and sends them to us for a checkup.
5. We upload the track to the site after the checkup.
6. If the track is sold, the producer gets their revenue.