Legal Dept.
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“I’m Not Bitter. I’m Wiser”: Kaash Paige on Leaving the Major Label System
Kaash Paige signed a record deal at 18. By 22, she was independent again. Now 24, she’s rebuilding her career with clarity. This is her story. In high school, Kaash, born D’Kyla Paige Woolen, told her friends, “I’m going to…
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The Music Industry’s “360 Deal” Takes a 180 Turn
“Not surprisingly, the record labels aren’t rolling over.”
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Why Artists Should Never Use a Lawyer Provided By a Record Label
There are instances where the interests of the label and the artist diverge. To protect yourself, you should never allow the label to provide you with an attorney.
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2 Entertainment Lawyers Break Down Kanye West’s Recording Contracts
“Would I advise a client to sign Kanye’s current deal? Yes.”
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A Lawyer & a Former Record Exec Annotate Megan Thee Stallion’s Record Contract
“Is it a great contract? No, but I’ve seen worse.”
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Megan Thee Stallion’s Day in Court Is a Win for All Artists
The importance of this ruling cannot be overstated.
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Music Streaming Services are Trying to Screw Songwriters
The rates that songwriters and publishers receive have always lagged behind the rates paid to recording artists and master owners.
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How Kanye West’s Lawsuit Against EMI Could Change the Music Industry Forever
“This is an existential threat to music publishers (and record companies).”
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How Richmond Rapper Michael Millions Miraculously Cleared Two D’Angelo Samples
“He was just like, ‘You won’t have any problems out of me dog, you from Richmond.'”
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8 Possible Reasons Why De La Soul’s Problems Are ‘3 Feet High And Rising’
Let’s break down what’s going on with De La Soul.
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21 Savage on Social Media Response to ICE Detainment: “I Been Shot. A Meme Is Nothing”
“I been shot—what is a meme?”
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How Q-Tip Helped Jonah Hill License Classic Hip-Hop Records for ‘Mid90s’
“People show up because they respect him.”