As of 2018 it had paid more than $5 billion to recording artists and rights owners .
Overseen by a board of directors composed of artists , artist representatives , and sound recording copyright owners , SoundExchange is also an advocate for music licensing reform .
As of 2018 SoundExchange had paid more than $5 billion to recording artists and rights owners .
Overseen by a board of directors composed of artists , artist representatives , and sound recording copyright owners , SoundExchange is also an advocate for music licensing reform .