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November 3, 2023By Lauren Monteagudo
There is currently a huge hole in copyright law, causing recording artists and recording labels to go uncompensated when broadcasting stations play their music on the radio. The American Music Fairness Act is looking to fix this problem and ensure that recording artists and labels are paid for the use of their sound […]
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April 11, 2022By Genesis Perez Medina
Kanye West surprised the world when he announced that his new album “DONDA 2” will not be available on streaming services like Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube.[i] The artist, who legally changed his name to “Ye,” has always been vocal about the lack of control artists have over their work. The Grammy award winner said: […]
February 19, 2020By Angela Nieves
Once upon a time in music, songwriters had difficulty protecting their work from being stolen and monetized by someone else. A record industry in its infancy, plus the social dynamics of the day, meant struggling writers were often left with little to no recourse for justice. Over time, songwriters gained the ability to use copyright […]
