Category: Music
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The music industry’s continued exploitation of Black musicians
In 1955, the song “Tutti Frutti” burst onto the scene and Richard Wayne Penniman, better known as Little Richard, had made history. Within a week and a half after its debut it sold 300,000 copies. Penniman grew up in poverty and hoped his music would help his family and himself…
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Exploitative contracts, samples, and Kelis
Corruption in the music industry has been widespread since it started, from Elvis gaining fame off of Black artists’ work to the abusive conservatorship Britney Spears was placed in. But the contracts and deals that are made behind closed doors, made by entertainment lawyers that aim to squeeze as much…
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A Look Into Megan Thee Stallion and 1501’s Battle
Megan Pete, known as Megan Thee Stallion is a rapper, singer, and international sensation. She started her music career independently in 2016, and was later signed to 1501 Certified Entertainment by Carl Crawford. She was also signed to 300 Entertainment, and after her song “Hot Girl Summer” broke into the…
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The shady ownership of master recordings
There are few musical acts that hold the title of “greatest.” Greatness is quantified, usually, by musical quality and consistency, performances, notability, influence on popular culture and other artists, awards, as well as how they have pushed the artistry of music forward. We assume these musicians are filthy rich, and…
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Prince: Freedom Reigns
Prince wanted two things in his career: to put out as much music as humanly possible and be fairly compensated for all of his work. “When I first started out in this music industry, I was most concerned with freedom,” said Prince in his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…
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