Episode 6

by Soul Surplus Staff December 09, 2019

Finally. We're back. It's been a while, but we're glad to be here, again.

In this episode we talk JAY-Z turning 50, "real" DJs, new rules on album merchandising bundles, and the $50m lawsuit between Genius and Google/LyricFind.

3:45 - JAY-Z Turns 50
10:20 - “Real” DJ’s
26:33 - New rules on album merchandise bundles
42:10 - Genius vs Google / LyricFind - $50M lawsuit

Source Articles

• Billboard Announces New Rules For Merchandise/Album Bundles -

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/8544817/new-rules-merchandise-album-bundles

• Genius Says It Caught Google, LyricFind "Redhanded" Stealing Lyrics in $50M Suit -

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/genius-says-it-caught-google-lyricfind-redhanded-stealing-lyrics-400m-suit-1259383

Music in this episode - http://bit.ly/SoulSurplus_WalnutTrim

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