Salt-N-Pepa have initiated a federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for violating copyright laws by withholding their master recording rights. The lawsuit cites the Copyright Act of 1976, which allows artists to reclaim ownership after a certain period. Their dispute led to UMG removing their music from streaming services, a tactic potentially aimed at undermining the value of their catalog. The duo argues this scenario exemplifies the need for copyright provisions protecting artists as they mature in their careers and seek ownership of their work.
UMG has indicated that it will hold Plaintiffs' rights hostage even if it means tanking the value of Plaintiffs' music catalogue and depriving their fans of access to their work.
The lawsuit suggests that situations like Salt-N-Pepa's are the very reason the provision of the copyright act exists.
James and Denton... filed to terminate their agreement under the law in 2022, eager to retake full ownership of their art and legacy.
Inexplicably, UMG has refused to honor their rights.
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