The music industry involves record labels that produce, market, and distribute music. They sign artists to contracts and oversee the recording process. Major record labels include Universal, Sony, Warner, and EMI. Record labels have A&R departments that scout new talent, oversee recordings, and assist with promotion. The typical process involves A&R finding an artist, signing a contract, employing producers and musicians to record songs, producing music videos, and marketing and distributing the album globally. Artists, songwriters, and record labels share ownership and royalties from music sales and streams.