Episode Summary
We break down why a New York judge dismissed Salt-N-Pepa’s high-stakes bid to reclaim their master recordings and how a 1980s production deal created a nearly insurmountable legal hurdle for the duo.
Show Notes
In this episode of Stereo Current, we dive into the latest indie music news and spotlight the tracks you need to hear.
- ⚖️ The Master Recording Row: A detailed look at Judge Denise Cote's dismissal of Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit against UMG and the implications for artist termination rights.
- 🎤 The Middleman Maze: How Cheryl James and Sandra Denton's early contract with Noise in the Attic Productions became the central point of the court's rejection.
- 💿 Streaming Under Siege: Examining the group's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame plea regarding their music being pulled from digital platforms amidst this legal friction.
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- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:38) - The Master Recording Dispute
- (01:46) - The 'Work for Hire' Technicality
- (03:08) - Legacy and Streaming Impact
- (04:25) - Conclusion
Transcript
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In this episode of Stereo Current, we dive into the latest indie music news and spotlight the tracks you need to hear.
- ⚖️ The Master Recording Row: A detailed look at Judge Denise Cote's dismissal of Salt-N-Pepa's lawsuit against UMG and the implications for artist termination rights.
- 🎤 The Middleman Maze: How Cheryl James and Sandra Denton's early contract with Noise in the Attic Productions became the central point of the court's rejection.
- 💿 Streaming Under Siege: Examining the group's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame plea regarding their music being pulled from digital platforms amidst this legal friction.
Neural Newscast is AI-assisted, human reviewed. View our AI Transparency Policy at NeuralNewscast.com.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (00:38) - The Master Recording Dispute
- (01:46) - The 'Work for Hire' Technicality
- (03:08) - Legacy and Streaming Impact
- (04:25) - Conclusion
No separate transcript file available for this episode.