DJ HeatWavz Official Website
MUSIC SUBMISSION POLICY
Submit Original Hi-Quality Audio/Video w/Correct MetaData (+ contact info)
* Playback & addition not guaranteed.
* Submission is FREE – We reserve the right to select featured artists.
By submitting your music, you agree to the 805 HEAT WAVZ BRAND terms & conditions listed below.
**805HEATWAVZ.COM TERMS AND CONDITIONS**
1. DEFINITIONS
“Website” means 805HEATWAVZ.COM and related services.
“User” means anyone submitting content or using Website.
“Content” means music, images, videos, text submitted or posted.
2. GOVERNING LAW
These Terms shall be governed by California laws.
3. SUBMISSION TERMS
User retains copyright to Content submitted.
By submitting Content, User grants 805HEATWAVZ.COM non-exclusive license to:
Host, play, stream, and promote Content on Website and affiliated channels.
Use Content for promotional purposes – including social media and advertising.
4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
User warrants Content submitted is original or properly licensed.
User agrees Content doesn’t infringe copyrights, trademarks, or rights of others.
5. DELIVERY FORMAT SPECIFICATIONS
For Live365 805HEATWAVZ Station rotation:
Submit music in MP3 format, 320kbps bitrate, with complete ID3 tags.
For 805HEATWAVZ.COM exclusive content:
Submit music in WAV format (16-bit, 44.1kHz preferred) – including:
– Main Track
– Instrumental Track (optional)
– Acapella Track (optional)
– Studio Stem Files (optional) – drums, bass, melodies, harmonies, FX
For music video submissions:
Submit videos in MP4 format, HD resolution (1280×720 pixels or higher)
File size limit temporarily set to 500MB
Accompanying audio file (WAV format, 16-bit, 44.1kHz preferred)
Video metadata including artist/band name, song title, album title (if applicable), director/producer credits (if applicable)
6. DERIVATIVE WORKS PERMISSION
By submitting music or video, artists grant permission to create derivative works:
Featuring submitted tracks/videos in 805HEATWAVZ.COM playlists
Sharing audio/video clips on social media platforms
Potentially embedding videos in website articles/features
Documentary films/projects (including Hip-Hop documentaries) produced by 805HEATWAVZ.COM or affiliated entities
These derivative works may be:
Offered as FREE downloads
Sold as paid downloads – with no additional royalty obligations beyond initial submission terms.
7. DOCUMENTARY, FILM & SOUNDTRACK USAGE (Updated)
Submitted content may be used in original documentary films, short features, or promotional video projects produced by 805HEATWAVZ.COM or any approved third-party collaborators.
By submitting content, the artist grants 805HEATWAVZ.COM a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to include submitted tracks in:
Documentary or visual projects
Promotional media
Official soundtracks associated with the 805 HEAT WAVZ brand
805HEATWAVZ.COM reserves the right to produce, distribute, and sell or stream documentaries and soundtrack packages featuring submitted content across digital platforms, physical formats, and the official website.
Soundtracks may be bundled with documentaries or offered as separate music releases.
Artists retain full copyright ownership of their music and may continue to sell or distribute their music independently.
Artists will receive fair attribution in credits where their music is featured.
No royalties, residuals, or additional compensation will be owed beyond this agreement unless separately negotiated in writing.
8. BRANDED COMPILATIONS, DJ MIXES & COLLECTOR RELEASES (New)
Submitted content may also be selected for inclusion in curated 805HEATWAVZ.COM branded compilations, including but not limited to:
Physical pressings (vinyl, cassette, CD)
Digital download albums
Promotional giveaways or limited collector editions
These compilations may be sold, distributed, or offered as free promotional items at the sole discretion of 805HEATWAVZ.COM.
Submitted content may also be used in official DJ mix projects, including:
Livestreamed sets
Studio-recorded audio/video mixes
Social media or YouTube posts
Branded releases or promotional uploads
DJ mixes may include:
Blended tracks, DJ-style edits, transitions, or instrumentals
Custom segments or visual branding from 805 HEAT WAVZ or affiliated DJs
Mixes may be branded, sold, or distributed independently or in collaboration with guest DJs.
Artists will retain full ownership of their music and will receive proper credit wherever their music is featured.
No royalties or additional compensation are required beyond this agreement unless otherwise negotiated.
9. MUSIC USAGE AND PROMOTIONAL PERMISSION
By submitting music, you also grant 805HEATWAVZ.COM permission to:
Play your tracks on our live broadcasts without prior notification
Use your music in various promotional formats, including but not limited to:
– Website features
– Social media posts
– Video clips (e.g., YouTube) showcasing our brand and station
Collaborative playlists with other platforms
Represent your music under the 805HEATWAVZ.COM brand name, as well as the DJ Heat Wavz brand name, for the purpose of promoting our station, website, and all other services provided by the 805 Heat Wavz Brand and the DJ Heat Wavz Brand Name
Extend permission to authorized:
– DJs
– Podcast hosts
– Content creators hosting shows, broadcasts, or promoting on our behalf, via our website or their own social media/profiles, to use submitted music in their live mixes, promotional clips, or posts, as long as such content links back or attributes to 805HEATWAVZ.COM
10. ROYALTIES AND PAYMENT
805HEATWAVZ.COM assumes no royalty payment obligations for submitted Content – unless separately agreed upon.
11. CONTENT REMOVAL AND REJECTION
805HEATWAVZ.COM reserves right to remove or reject submitted Content at discretion.
12. WEBSITE USE AND LIABILITY
User agrees to use Website lawfully and respectfully.
805HEATWAVZ.COM disclaims liability for damages arising from Website use or submitted Content.
“One of our goals for the 805 Heat Wavz Brand is to help our supporters
Respect The Past & Discover The Future.
If you’ve got the flame, let’s start a fire! Who’s has the heat?
We’ll play it if it’s hot.
Old or New tracks, Mainstream or Independent.
R&B, G-Funk, Gangsta Rap, Boombap, Trap, Christian Rap & all other forms of Hip-Hip
All artists are encouraged to submit your music.”
Signed, DJ HeatWavz
RESPECT THE PAST, DISCOVER THE FUTURE
SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT 1 WAV AT A TIME
WE PLAYING WITH FIRE OVER HERE.