We talked with Entertainment Attorney Karl Fowlkes about when artists should lawyer up and what they should look out for before signing a record deal. A seasoned coach ensures that athletes are well-trained months before kick-off. Time is used to cultivate techniques and learn strategies that prepare them to make game-winning plays on the field. … Read moreThis is What Artists Should Know About Signing Their First Deal
Tracy Chapman’s lawsuit against Nicki Minaj could have real implications toward hip-hop if a ruling is made in her favor. Since hip-hop’s earliest days, experimenting with the limbs of older songs and reaminating them inside of new records has existed. This process, commonly referred to as sampling, is rap’s blood, and across the genre’s history — … Read moreWhat’s At Stake For Sampling In Tracy Chapman & Nicki Minaj’s Lawsuit?
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has painted a picture where only the artists who constantly churn out content can survive a fulltime career in music. Streaming has changed the way we not only listen to music but how we interact with the artists who create it. From Apple Music to Spotify to YouTube, streaming is the … Read moreSpotify Wants Artists To Do All the Work For Very Little Pay
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion officially have the biggest song of the year. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new single “WAP” just one of the best opening weeks ever. The song, which was released on August 7th, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, for the week ending August13. Not only … Read moreCardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s Record-Breaking “WAP” Debut Proves Women are…