Hip-hop pioneers Salt-N-Pepa have filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group in New York, claiming that the label is violating copyright laws by refusing to relinquish the rights to their master recordings. The duo, composed of Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton, argue that UMG has denied their "termination rights" under Section 203 of the Copyright Act, which entitles artists to reclaim ownership of their work 35 years after release. Currently, their first three albums are unavailable on popular streaming platforms, highlighting the struggle for artists' rights against major labels.
Salt-N-Pepa allege that Universal Music Group has violated copyright law by not turning over the rights to their master recordings.
The group claims that UMG's refusal to honor their termination rights under Copyright Act Section 203 constitutes retaliation.
The lawsuit reveals the tension between artists and record labels regarding the ownership of master recordings and artists' rights.
Salt-N-Pepa's early music has been pulled from streaming services, limiting their work's accessibility as they seek rightful ownership.
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