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Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
On this segment of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle and show/music producer That Orko discuss the complex world of leased and licensed beats, sharing insights from their extensive experience as music attorneys. They discuss common issues that arise, such as poorly drafted contracts, lack of legal advice, and verbal agreements that lead to disputes. The conversation focuses on a recent case involving UK rapper Ren and producer Kujo, who are embroiled in a public copyright battle and public social media battle over the song "Sick Boi." where the music video was hit with a copyright strike and removed from YouTube. The episode explores the legal nuances of this dispute, examining comments from both parties and offering expert advice on handling similar situations in the music industry.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the importance of clear agreements and the potential pitfalls of using unlicensed samples. Miss Krystle and That Orko provide a detailed analysis of the Ren-Kujo case, highlighting the necessity of understanding the terms of a beat license and the implications of unauthorized sample use. They also emphasize the significance of proactive communication and the role of attorneys in resolving such disputes. This episode is a must-listen for artists, producers, and anyone interested in the legal aspects of music creation and distribution.
00:00 Intro
01:07 Coming Up
01:52 Ren Receives Copyright Strike Over "Sick Boi"
02:24 Ren's Dispute With Producer Kujo
02:55 Tag Ren & Kujo!
03:17 "Sick Boi" Beat
03:45 Ren's Community Posts
04:57 Exclusive or Non-exclusive License Beat
06:18 Was Kujo's Beat Sampled?
07:28 Stolen Sample
08:18 Kujo's Response
08:41 Filing Copyright Strike
10:16 Kujo's "Non-Commercial/Monetized" Beat
11:24 Licensing Beats & Samples
12:33 Publishing vs. Royalties
13:44 Kujo & Ren Argument
15:07 Ren's Comments
15:53 Lack of Clarity
16:39 Stream Count Limit
17:23 Potential Uncleared Sample
18:37 Indemnification Language In Agreement
19:13 Solution
20:26 Ren's & Kujo's Frustrations
20:56 Attorneys Escalating
22:14 Dispute's Effect On "Sick Boi"
23:02 Ren's Last Public Community Post
23:29 Avoid This As Musicians & Producers
23:47 Top Music Attorney To Mediate Ren & Kujo!
24:17 Avoid Emotions & Stick To Facts
25:05 Miss Krystle – “Let It Go”
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VIDEO SHOT AND EDITED BY:
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