With Jay Z offering superstar participants in his proposed streaming company an equity stake in exchange for the use of their brands in establishing it, wonderers are wondering what artist participation might look like—stock, cash and so on—and how much leeway these artists have in licensing their music without the consent of their labels. This varies according to artist contract, naturally, but labels by and large command all right to exploit master recordings in all media (including ones not yet invented). On the other hand, the majors may see an upside in licensing music to such well-capitalized new digital ventures.
MUSIC REVENUE TOPPED $17B IN 2023: RIAA
Streaming subscriptions lead the charge. (3/27a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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