Question: Why should an artist seek legal advice before uploading a cover song?
- To determine whether the song is unpopular in certain countries.
- To ensure that the artist is allowed to promote the cover on social media.
- To prevent Content ID claims on the song.
- To determine whether the original song is protected by copyright.
Explanation
A cover can use a musical work that belongs to another rights holder. Legal review helps confirm whether copyright protection applies and whether permission or a license is needed before upload. Making a new recording does not automatically clear the underlying composition rights. YouTube systems such as Content ID may still identify the song and apply the rights holder’s policy.
Why the other options are incorrect
Unpopular in certain countries is incorrect because popularity does not determine upload rights.
Social media promotion is incorrect because promotion permission is separate from YouTube copyright clearance.
Content ID claims is incorrect because legal advice cannot guarantee that claims will not occur.
Source for verification
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2797466
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