The online music space is really heating up now. It’s being reported that Amazon is entering the online music downloading fray. Leave it to Apple to innovate, show others how to design/implement something properly, then stand by as others dominate the market. I know who I’m betting on to win this scuffle. It starts with… Continue reading Amazon vs. iTunes?
Category: Music
Dr. Dre Battles Ja Rule
Here’s the latest round in the battle between Shady/Aftermath and Murder Inc. (You can also hear the song there.) Does Ja really want to do this?
P2P Networks Fight Back
I knew it wouldn’t take very long for the RIAA‘s tracking plan to be thwarted. See how in Wired’s article – Giving Sharers Ears Without Faces
New Hidden Beach CD
For all you Hidden Beach fans, check out the new CD, Hidden Hits. You can download samples of the tracks from the site.
Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls) Lyrical Skills
As sort of a follow-up to my greatest MCs list, I thought I’d post this e-mail I’ve been saving for years. It shows how creative and efficient Biggie was with his lyrics.
The RIAA Will Track You Down
Here’s how the RIAA plans to track filesharers. I wonder how long it will take someone to come up with a way to mask IP addresses from Kazaa? 10 minutes? ( There’s no stopping what can’t be stopped. No killing what can’t be killed.)
First Spike Lee, Now KRS-ONE
Injunctions for everyone! KRS-ONE just got an injunction to stop Koch Records from releasing his unfinished album Kristyles. Check out what Kris, who is never at a loss for words, had to say about this situation – KRS-One is Brimming With Anger (and Acronyms).
Building a Better Napster
Here’s a good article about the challenges Roxio will face in reviving the Napster brand. I don’t know if anyone can come close to what Napster was in its heyday. Even Kazaa on its best day can’t touch the old Napster. But what I really want to know is when will all those old Prince… Continue reading Building a Better Napster
Hit the Road, Get Paid
Here’s a look at the music industry, and why touring is the way to get rich. As CD sales sag under Napster-style piracy, Jay-Z and other hot acts–especially craggy veterans–turn to concert tours to reap their real fortunes. Playing to crowds of 20,000, Jay-Z should net around $100,000 per performance, or more than $1,000 per… Continue reading Hit the Road, Get Paid
22 Greatest MCs
Anyone catch MTV’s 22 Greatest MC show? The moment they announced number 22 I knew we were gonna have beef. Their list was the result of a public poll, so I have to give a little slack given all the youngsters that likely voted. (Learn your history!) And I do have to say that I… Continue reading 22 Greatest MCs