How to Hire a Ghost Producer Without Getting Scammed or Screwed
- Filip
- May 1
- 1 min read
Hiring a ghost producer can make or break your next EP—but only if you do it right. Otherwise, you risk wasting money, ending up with unlicensed loops, or worse: getting called out when someone recognizes the same drop on YouTube.
Here’s how to do it like a pro (even if you're not one yet).
Where to Find Them
Reputable Marketplaces: Try SoundBetter, EDMGhostProduction.com, or Vocalizr. They offer verified profiles, contracts, and payment protection.
Word of Mouth: Some of the best ghost producers don’t advertise. Ask other DJs, engineers, or vocalists in your network.
Social Media: Instagram and TikTok are full of producers offering ghosting services—just be ready to vet them hard.
What to Look For
Portfolio Depth: Can they replicate multiple styles? Do they have finished tracks—not just loops?
Sound Quality: Is their mixdown club-ready?
Responsiveness: Ghost producing is collaborative. If they vanish mid-project, you’re toast.
Originality: Beware of producers selling the same track to five other people. Always ask for stems and confirm licensing.
What to Include in the Deal
Clear ownership rights
Turnaround time
Number of revisions
Credit expectations (or lack thereof)
Royalty splits if applicable
Pro tip: Use a simple contract. It protects you both, even for one-off tracks.
