American record labels

The Greed of Music Industry Executives and Declining Record Sales The music recording industry is in trouble. For several years now, sales of new and popular music have steadily declined and show no sign of changing. The record companies are quick to blame the growing popularity of the Internet; music is being traded in a digital form online, often anonymously, with the use of file-sharing programs such as Morpheus, KaZaA, and Imesh, to name a few. The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America)

Technology and The American Dream The idea that no matter where you start in life you have opportunity to work hard and gain prosperity and success, is also known as the American Dream.  Which nowadays seems to be an almost dying if not already totally dead concept. Something seen only in fairy tales and movies and not really so much in real life.  In these days and times it seems as though it does not matter how hard you work, but rather the people you know, that decide whether you will have the opportunity to be

The Digital Age in Music: How Advancements in Technology are Re-shaping the Industry Michael Martin Monmouth University Abstract The ever-changing landscape of music distribution, due to constant advancements in technology, is sometimes hard to keep up with for artist, producer, and consumer alike. New editions of textbooks in Music Business classes are issued each year, and changes are made in the industry before the semester is even over. Because of this, it is vital for the industry to

Holographic performances are a convenient method to boost profits for event companies and partners such as promotion companies and contractual businesses. They do not have to pay out large sums to high profile musicians and tickets sold are expensive. “It is estimated that a two-year world tour featuring the digital Michael Jackson could rake in half a billion dollars” (Sherwell, 2014). With such profit potential, it is likely that the popularity of holograms will increase among event organisers

article, "Technology is Destroying the Music Industry, Which is Great for the Next Taylor Swift," music is changing, but the only thing the internet is destroying is the record companies. He explains that this change in the music industry is a good thing for the future. Morris talks about the roles the record label plays and why the labels are on the way out. The biggest change in music since the internet was the development of Napster. In 2014, Napster marked fifteen years after the rise and fall of their

crimes, the hit show Empire a real look at how the real music business works. The show also gives you a view at how the music industry acts under social society problem. Directed by Lee Daniels, the show is based around a family who built a major record label from dealing drugs. Main character Luscious Lyon, who grew up in poverty, made his way up as music mogul. He first starts out as an artist (rapper/singer) while in the process of selling drugs to ends meats. He has female companion name Cookie

Our artist is a Latin American female singer/songwriter with the goal to be a successful international artist. Our label will focus on her, not the entire band. She was born in Brazil and moved to New York when she was four years old. Her primary fan base would be communities in Southern parts of the United States such as Texas and Miami. She will perform in Latino venues and big cities like New York and Los Angeles. She will work and collaborate with famous producers and artists as well. Each department

Throughout history, women have contributed so much to society. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, born September 4, 1981 is one of these women, who has inspired millions of people through her music. Not only is Beyoncé an inspirational hip-hop artist, but she is strong, independent and determined to succeed. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé dreamed of becoming more than just a performer, she dreamed about becoming a superstar. At age seven she began her career as a singer and actor, and her

the song was produced (unless the specific song was released as a single, although not all songs were), whether this be a vinyl record, cassette tape or CD. This made record companies millions of pounds in royalties, as people invested money into albums they did not really want in order to listen to the one song they actually enjoyed. However, whilst big labels and record companies would be making money, only a fraction of the earnings would actually

contract with a Major Record Deal, Republic Records, and is under Scooter Braun Management (known for working with Justin Bieber, Tori Kelly and The Black Eyed Peas.) Some argue over which is better: Major or Indie Label. Some artists refuse to sign with a major record label because they want to do their music their own way and on their own terms and without the restrictions that come with working with a major label. Personally, I think that people signed to a Major Record Label have more access to