MMC 2604 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cadillac Records, Mc Hammer, Spotify
23 Oct 2018
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Covers: cinematic examples: dreamgirls, cadillac records and elvis. Pop music vs. music: initially pop music was rock music, expanded to become more inclusive of more music genres. Traditional business of sound recording: era of discovery and a&r executives. Toni braxton discovered at a gas station: 360 deals: advancements, likeness, touring, royalties. Huge money deals but then you sign over likeness, sign contracts, etc: bankruptcy. Caused many artists to go bankrupt from 360 deals. 360 model is outdated: advent of social media has changed communication channels, self-merchandising and self-touring. The love symbol: contract obligations and disputes: he eventually stopped going by prince and went by this symbol, the artist formerly known as prince . Created npg music club (new power generation: early subscription model (monthly and annual packages, podcasts, music downloads, vip concert access, beyonce. Surprise album, 14 songs and 17 videos: tidal. Musical mediums: phonographs, audio tapes, cds.
