Music

[2009]

BBC’s Zeinab Badawi talks to John Kennedy, the CEO of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. He represents the international recording industry worldwide and is fighting for its survival.

In this first of two segments, the focus here is on the relationship between the labels and its artists. The following topics were discussed:

- the 4 big labels and the oligopoly of their dominance

- artists’ disputes with their labels such as Paul McCartney, George Michael, Madonna and Robbie Williams

- reinvestment in new talent

- Prince and his ‘Planet Earth’ album giveaway

- relying too much on commercialism and marketing

Duration : 0:9:52

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Duration : 0:9:51

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Starting an independent label requires deciding on the type of company you want and outfitting yourself with an entourage of marketable artists. Build your own record label by starting a solid business with tips from a veteran hip-hop recording artist in this free video on the rap music industry.

Expert: Thomas Byrd
Bio: Thomas Byrd, also known as R.O.C., is a Christian rapper with more than 10 years experience writing, recording and producing music and rap songs.
Filmmaker: Dan Kenny

Duration : 0:1:53

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Learn how to get your songs heard in this free music business tips video for independent recording artists.

Expert: Christopher Knab
Contact: www.fourfrontmusic.com
Bio: Christopher Knab is co-author of Music Is Your Business & was voted by Rocket “One of the Most Influential People in the Northwest Music Industry.”
Filmmaker: Mike Purdy

Duration : 0:2:31

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

Duration : 0:9:35

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

Duration : 0:9:5

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Disc Makers and TAXI present “Achieving Success With Your Music: Hard-hitting tips on marketing, A&R, record labels, and more”

Duration : 0:7:8

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