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This license typically applies when a song is covered or recorded by someone other than the original songwriter, requiring the licensee to pay royalties to the copyright holder for each copy made. Its core practical function is to ensure that songwriters and publishers are compensated for the use of their works, while enabling artists and producers to legally record and distribute cover versions of songs."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}