Word .DOC Format. Artist Producer Development Agreement from the Producer's Point of View. This contract is for an independent producer to secure the artist to several master recording commitments with an eye towards landing a deal with a major label. Producer may self distribute the masters in this version of the Agreement, or flip the deal to a record co. In either event, the masters belong to the Producer and the deal continues whether or not a major label deal is procured. View the sample PDF file by clicking the 'Download' tab on the product's detail page.