Episode 648
Stereo Current: The Legal Technicality Silencing Hip-Hop Royalty
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.
January 11, 20264m 43s
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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
Topics
Salt-N-PepaUMGUniversal Music GroupMaster RecordingsCopyright Act 1976Music LawHip-Hop HistoryVinyl CultureStereoCurrent