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MUSIC INDUSTRY SKULL DUGGERY: JIMMY IOVINE, EMINEM, SKEPTA AND DMCA (DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT) ABUSE
Jimmy Iovine
Last week I posted the news that UK artist Skepta’s new single Dare To Dream had been removed from YouTube and passed on to golden boy Eminem by Interscope Records founder Jimmy Iovine (Click HERE to read all about it).
And since then it’s been revealed just how this all went down.
Website Torrent Freak writes,
After “Dare to Dream” was put up on YouTube one of its early listeners was Jimmy Iovine, founder of Interscope records. Recognizing quality, Iovine had plans in his mind for Skepta’s track so, with help from parent company Universal, they had YouTube remove the song on copyright grounds.
Armed with cash Interscope then approached Boy Better Known, a group and record label founded in 2005 by Skepta and the team behind Dare to Dream.
Skepta
So that CRETIN Iovine arranged for the single to be removed from YouTube and they placed a fraudulent “copyright complaint” notice in its place without even having the decency to contact Skepta first with a request to buy the single. What would have happened if Skepta had refused to sell?
The sheer arrogance and blatant abuse of the DMCA vehicle by Iovine is just sickening.
This is why I wouldn’t last five minutes as an artist. I would be in prison right now. My crime - smashing an unscrupulous music executive’s face in.
Listen to Skepta Dare To Dream below.
Also click HERE to read’Universal Music accused of using fraudulent DMCA notices as a negotiating tactic in licensing music from other labels’.
UK MUSIC NEWS: SKEPTA HANDS OVER NEW SINGLE TO EMINEM
Several days ago UK artist Skepta announced on Twitter that his new single Dare To Dream had been passed on to Eminem.
Just got a f*%king CRAZY email. I don't know if I should be angry or privileged. This explains why the f*%k YouTube took 'Dare To Dream' off—
(@Skepta) July 14, 2011
Jimmy Iovine Interscope heard my new single 'Dare To Dream' and decided he wanted to sign it for Eminem hence Universal takin it off YouTube—
(@Skepta) July 14, 2011
I overly love the song but at the same time I do understand Eminem together with the 'Dare To Dream' chorus will be absolutely f*%king CRAZY—
(@Skepta) July 14, 2011
Being in an industry where money talks, everybody involved in the 'Dare To Dream' project came to a conclusion to sign it to Interscope..—
(@Skepta) July 14, 2011
So if you've already radio ripped my version of 'Dare To Dream' this will be the first time I say "WELL DONE" };) A new single coming soon..—
(@Skepta) July 14, 2011
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First off I don’t like that cretin Jimmy Iovine. I know what your about, I got your number sir!
Secondly it sounds like Skepta didn’t really want to hand over his new single, which was already receiving some radio play in the UK. It also sounds like Universal removed the single from YouTube without even informing him first, and he was bamboozled and hood winked in to agreeing to hand over the single to Iovine and Eminem.
Iovine and Eminem come knocking and people get ready to sell their souls and their briefs.
Anyway I hope Skepta and crew were paid handsomely for handing over Dare To Dream.
Check out his version below.
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I actually like the single. Skepta should have held on to it (that’s if he had a choice).
And why not release a UK version giving Skepta the opportunity to appear alongside Eminem on the track?
And Skepta you shouldn’t feel privileged, you should be furious. Acknowledge what’s really happened here.
VIDEO: DR DRE FT EMINEM AND SKYLAR GREY – ‘I NEED A DOCTOR’ / MY THOUGHTS
For years Hip Hop fans have been waiting patiently for the return of Dr Dre and he has finally returned with the single I Need A Doctor.
I’m sorry but I cannot stand this track. I Need A Doctor is weak, hilariously over dramatic and so obviously geared towards a mainstream audience. This is no Still Dre.
I also CANNOT STAND the tone of Eminem’s voice. What is that all about???? Who at Interscope convinced him that he sounds good when he raps in that tone of voice? Rubbish!
The video - The opening scenes which flash back to Dre’s earlier career are poignant. If you are a Dr Dre fan the memories will come rushing back, but after those scenes the video just goes down hill.
Eminem trys to convey a sense of grief when faced with the prospect of losing his mentor, but instead ends up looking like a man who hasn’t taken his medication. Dre at one point looks like he’s wearing a fancy dress muscle shirt , and the woman singing the hook (Skylar Grey) her scenes would have been best suited in the TV show Supernatural.
It then goes beyond ridiculous in one scene when a demented Emimen raps passionately to Dre while he’s standing upright in a water tank (see for yourselves).
Surely Dre, Eminem and the rest of the Interscope crew could have put their heads together and come up with something better than this (the single and video).
Your thoughts please. Hit or Miss?
VIDEO: RIHANNA, EMINEM & DR DRE PERFORMANCE AT THE 2011 GRAMMY AWARDS
The 2011 Grammy Awards took place several hours ago in Los Angeles. Click HERE to view list of winners.
Check out Eminem, Rihanna and Dr Dre’s performance below.
VIBE MAGAZINE FRONT COVER (15TH ANNUAL JUICE ISSUE 2010) – EMINEM AND DR DRE
MTV VMA’S NOMINEES 2010
The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards will take place on September 12th. Lady Gaga has received the most nominations (13) because.. you know… she’s so ORIGINAL!
Check out full list below….
Best Collaboration
B.o.B ft Hayley Williams – Airplanes
Beyoncé ft Lady GaGa - Video Phone (Extended Remix)
Lady GaGa ft Beyoncé – Telephone
3OH!3 featuring Kesha - My First Kiss
Jay-Z ft Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind
Best Female Video
Lady GaGa – Bad Romance
Ke$ha - Tik Tok
Katy Perry ft Snoop Dogg - California Gurls
Beyoncé ft Lady GaGa – Video Phone (Extended Remix)
Taylor Swift – Fifteen
Best Male Video
Eminem – Not Afraid
Usher ft Will.I.Am – OMG
B.o.B ft Hayley Williams – Airplanes
Drake – Find Your Love
Jason Derulo - In My Head
Best Hip Hop Video
B.o.B. ft Hayley Williams - Airplanes
Eminem – Not Afraid
Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem – Forever
Jay-Z ft Swizz Beats – On To The Next One
Kid Cudi ft MGMT & Ratatat – Pursuit Of Happiness
Best New Artist
Ke$ha – Tik Tok
Jason Derulo – In My Head
Justin Bieber ft Ludacris - Baby
Nicki Minaj ft Sean Garrett – Massive Attack
Broken Bells – The Ghost Inside
Best Pop Video
Lady GaGa – Bad Romance
Katy Perry ft Snoop Dog – California Gurls
Ke$ha - Tik Tok
Beyoncé ft Lady GaGa – Video Phone (Extended Remix)
B.o.B ft Bruno Mars – Nothing on You
Best Rock Video
30 Seconds To Mars – Kings and Queens
Muse – Uprising
Paramore - Ignorance
Florence + the Machine - Dog Days Are Over
MGMT – Flash Delirium
Best Dance Music Video
Lady GaGa – Bad Romance
Enrique Iglesias ft Pitbull – I Like It
Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor
David Guetta ft Akon – Sexy Chick
Usher ft Will.I.Am - OMG
Video Of The Year
Lady GaGa – Bad Romance
Florence + The Machine - Dog Days Are Over
30 Seconds To Mars - Kings and Queens
Lady GaGa ft Beyoncé – Telephone
Eminem – Not Afraid
B.o.B ft Hayley Williams – Airplane
Why would they even think to nominate Nicki Minaj (Best New Artist)??? Massive Attack flopped, she has yet to release an album and last but not least – she’s RUBBISH.
Mark my words her camp bought that nomination.
VIDEO: ZANE LOWE INTERVIEWS EMINEM
BBC Radio personality Zane Lowe interviewed his idol Eminem several days ago, for what must be the hundredth time.
Via Punch Bowl Blog
2009 BET HIP HOP AWARDS CYPHER – MOS DEF, BLACK THOUGHT, EMINEM
Now this is good!
