Join entertainment attorney, and independent artist Miss Krystle on The Top Music Attorney Podcast, where she breaks down the music business, branding, and everything in the entertainment world—legal, career, and beyond. Watch LIVE on the Top Music Attorney YouTube Channel.
Episodes
Jul 17, 2025
Jul 17, 2025
9 min
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In this Lawsuit Update episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the launch of new class action lawsuits filed against AI companies Suno and Udio on behalf of independent music creators. With support from nearly 800 artists and leaders like Ben Jordan, Curtiss King, DJ Pain 1, and Tony Justice, this legal action challenges the unauthorized use of copyrighted music in AI training datasets. The episode also introduces an open letter to AI companies built on stolen music, available now for public signature.
Miss Krystle explains recent legal developments, including the Copyright Office's stance and a pivotal court ruling in the Anthropic case, reinforcing that fair use does not protect the use of pirated content. Learn how independent artists are uniting to protect their work and what you can do to support the movement—whether you're a creator or an ally. Visit indieawsuit.com to join the fight, get updates, or sign the open letter.
0:00 Introduction
00:10 Class Action Lawsuits Against Suno & Udio
00:20 Class Action Open Letter To AI Companies
00:45 Major Record Labels Sue Suno & Udio
00:55 AI Music Companies Admitting To Copyright Infringement
01:10 Independent Musicians' Music Taken To Train Suno
01:25 Copyright Office on AI Training
01:35 Delgado Entertainment Law Teaming Up With EKSM
01:50 Ways To Support The Class Action Lawsuit
02:10 Open Letter Representing Independent Artists
02:47 What's Next?
03:15 Federal Court Decision On AI Training (Anthropic)
04:48 Tag Creators To Sign Open Letter!
04:58 Join The Class Action Lawsuit At IndieAiLawsuit.com
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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#SunoLawsuitUpdate #LawyerReacts #OpenLetter
Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025
13 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle breaks down a powerful method that independent artists are using to generate real income before their music ever hits streaming platforms. Learn why relying solely on Spotify can limit your earning potential and how shifting your strategy could be the key to finally making consistent money from your music. This approach has already helped artists with small and large followings build stronger fan connections, sell directly, and grow their audience more intentionally.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:36 Sell Before You Stream
01:11 Direct-To-Fans Model
01:33 Music Streaming Platforms As Marketing Platforms
01:56 How Valuable Is Your Music?
02:19 Drop Your Music On Your Website or Bandcamp
02:47 Pay-What-You-Want Method
03:39 Create The Opportunity To Have Your Fans Support You
04:19 Accessible Digital Download Weeks Before Release
04:37 Audience Harvesting
05:26 Go Live (Livestreams)
06:03 Social Media Stories As Posts
06:22 Path of Least Resistance: Showing Up
07:22 Fun & Interactive Audience Harvesting
08:07 Create Goals For Yourself
08:31 Importance of An Email List
08:53 Conclusion/Recap
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#DirectToConsumerMusic #SellBeforeYouStream #MusicIndustryPodcast
Jul 3, 2025
Jul 3, 2025
13 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle breaks down CapCut’s latest Terms of Service and what they really mean for creators. From sweeping licenses over your face and voice to waiving your rights to privacy, moral rights, and even legal recourse, the fine print is worth your attention. If you use CapCut to edit videos, this breakdown may change the way you think about uploading content to the platform.
0:00 Coming Up...
00:20 Introduction
00:55 Terms of Services
01:24 User-Generated Content
02:35 Licenses & Rights Granted To CapCut
04:39 Waiver of Rights to User Content
05:50 Moral Rights & Copyright
06:23 Other Terms
09:03 Final Thoughts & Review
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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#capcutupdate #lawyerreacts #capcutexposed
Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
26 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses how artists are actually making money and why so many independent artists are missing out on the money they’ve already earned and what to do about it. This video breaks down the real reasons artists aren’t getting paid and what steps you can take right now to avoid the same fate. There’s a lot of confusion out there around royalties, deals, contracts, and distribution. Let's clear it up.
0:00 Introduction
00:28 Snoop Dogg & His Publishing Royalties
01:46 Understanding Music Royalties
02:11 Overview
02:53 Music Contracts
03:30 Music Ownership
04:10 Administrative Control
04:39 What Percentage Should You Ask For?
05:17 Importance of Contracts
05:39 2 Sides of Your Songs
06:18 Streaming Royalties From Music Platforms & Distributors
07:59 PROs - Performance Rights Organization
08:13 Payments From PROs
09:12 SoundExchange Royalties
10:04 SoundExchange Percentages
10:55 Mechanical Licensing Collective For Mechanical Royalties
11:49 Songtrust Royalties
12:24 Best Method To Make Money On Your Release
13:50 Digital Download Purchase Availability
14:50 Pay-What-You-Want Model
16:28 Audience Harvesting (Emails)
17:27 Living Wage For Musicians Act Leading To More Royalties
17:57 Publishing Through Distributors
18:51 Royalty Audits
19:28 Download Statements
19:58 Sending A Demand Letter
21:22 Finding Legal Contact Email
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
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#CollectMusicRoyalties #DirectToConsumerMusic #HowArtistsMakeMoney
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
13 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses her recently filed class action lawsuit against Suno and Udio on behalf of independent artists. She breaks down the broader fight for creator rights in the age of AI, how copyright law is being tested, and what it means when major tech platforms admit to using copyrighted music to train their models. Also, discussing the allegations involving Timbaland ingesting independent artists' music into Suno.
0:00 Coming Up
00:20 Introduction
00:35 Creating Change With Legal Experts
00:52 Passion Behind The Music Scene
01:10 Starting A Firm To Support Artists
01:28 Addressing Industry Issues
01:48 Suno & Udio's Use of Copyrighted Music
02:18 Official Stance On AI and Copyright
02:40 Major Deals and Industry Negotiations
03:12 Impact on Independent Creators
03:37 Sending a Message to the Industry
04:03 Independent Artists’ Role in the Future
04:16 The Timbaland Allegations & Involvement with Suno
04:50 Rights and Legal Concerns with AI Companies
05:22 Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio
05:47 Partnering With Legal Teams For Action
06:01 The Scale of AI Data Practices
06:47 Lead Plaintiff Tony Justice Speaks Out
07:17 How to Get Involved in the Lawsuit
07:44 Understanding AI and Artist Distinction
08:10 Closing Thoughts
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#SunoClassAction #SunoUdioClassAction #IndependentArtistRights
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
8 min
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Entertainment Attorney/Independent Artist, Miss Krystle discusses the new class action lawsuits against Suno and Udio for copyright infringement on behalf of independent artists, songwriters, and producers. These companies unlawfully used millions of songs to train their AI, and Miss Krystle with her law firm, Delgado Entertainment Law and EKSM are fighting for creators to receive compensation and recognition.
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#SunoClassAction #SunoUdioClassAction #IndependentArtistRights
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
10 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses a major shift in how artists can earn from their music, following a controversial update from Landr. New restrictions on monetization through platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram are raising serious concerns. With changes targeting AI-generated content, licensed samples, and non-paying users, many independent artists may find themselves shut out of revenue they previously depended on.
As Landr tightens its rules around content eligibility and access, this move could signal a broader trend in music distribution. Are creators being priced out of their own royalties? Or is this a necessary step toward higher industry standards? Stay tuned as we break down what this means for the future of music monetization.
Legal Disclaimer: The information, ideas, and suggestions in this video are not intended to be legal advice. Before following any suggestions contained in this video, you should consult your personal attorney. The speaker shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising as a consequence of your use or application of any information or suggestion in this video. Pursuant to the fair use doctrine under the 1978 Copyright Act, a copyrighted work owned by another may be used for criticism, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. The use of the livestream contained in this video falls within the fair use doctrine.
Jun 16, 2025
Jun 16, 2025
20 min
In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses a groundbreaking move by the New York City Council that could mean more money for artists, producers, and music creators. With billions in royalties flowing through platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, a new resolution might open the door to an entirely new stream of revenue and possibly a fairer system for everyone.
Miss Krystle breaks down what the Living Wage for Musicians Act could mean for your royalties, how this changes the role of distributors, and what concerns still remain. If you're serious about turning your music into a real business, this is one update you can't afford to miss.
0:00 Introduction
00:13 NYC Council Passes Resolution Supporting Higher Pay for Artists On Streaming Platforms
00:26 Billions of Royalties Being Paid Out
00:52 Collecting Music Royalties
01:25 Living Wage For Musicians Act
01:53 How Paid Royalties Would Increase
03:39 Increasing Royalties To 1 Cent Per Stream
04:21 Spotify Monetization Threshold
04:47 Addressing Inequity In Streaming Payout
05:01 The Music Distributor Problem
05:38 Higher Payout Will Help Sustain Music Careers
06:58 Resolution 368 Introduced By Council Member Shahana Hanif
07:32 Federal Bill Introduced By Representative Rashida Tlaib, Representative Jamaal Bowman, & United Musicians and Allied Workers
08:12 SoundExchange's Intellectual Property Rights Fund
09:00 Reviewing Living Wage For Musicians Act
09:17 Establishing The Artist Compensation Royalty Fund
10:08 The Amounts Collected
10:30 Allocation of Payments To Featured Artists
11:24 Payments From Fund
11:47 Payments Allocated To American Federation of Musicians & SAG AFTRA
12:04 SAG AFTRA Royalty Fund Access
13:25 New Revenue Stream
15:00 Bill Effect on Record Labels
15:24 Conclusion
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Jun 14, 2025
Jun 14, 2025
31 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses the controversy surrounding Timbaland’s newly launched AI record label, Stage Zero, and the debut of AI artist TaTa. The video explores how AI-generated music—dubbed "A-Pop"—is rapidly evolving and what that means for traditional artistry, creativity, and ownership. From public backlash and critique to comparisons with animated acts like Gorillaz, Miss Krystle unpacks the heated debates around authenticity, ethics, and innovation in the age of artificial music.
Also discussed the growing divide between pro-AI and anti-AI camps, the legal gray areas of AI training, and why major labels are suing companies like Suno and Udio. As AI continues to blur the line between human and machine-made content, raising the important questions: Is music becoming just a product? Can AI truly replicate human emotion? And what does all of this mean for independent artists navigating a tech-driven future?
0:00 Introduction
00:10 Timbaland Launches AI Label Stage Zero
00:20 New Genre "A-Pop" (Artificial Intelligence Pop)
00:30 Evolution of AI Music
00:42 Response To Timbaland's AI Label
01:00 Fantano's "AI Is Evil" Video
01:27 Timbaland's Legacy
01:42 Other Famous Artists Using AI (Drake's BBL Drizzy)
02:14 Timbaland & Suno
02:51 Timbaland Facing Criticism
03:12 Major Record Labels Lawsuit Against Suno & Udio
04:14 AI Avatar vs. AI Artist
04:29 Paper Trail With Human-Made Music
05:27 Copyright Office & AI
06:06 AI Training Require A Large Amount of Content
06:34 TaTa Compared To Gorillaz & Animated Artists
07:00 AI Creating Fake Cases & Future
08:12 Timbaland's Influence
08:55 What's An AI Label?
09:48 Timbaland's Interest In Suno
10:00 Pro AI vs. Anti AI
10:21 AI Emoting Emotions & Music Reaction
11:15 Tech Revolution
11:45 Licensing For AI Training
12:41 Quality Independent Modern Music
13:32 AI Identification
15:05 Problems With Monetizing AI Content /Landr
15:30 Future of AI Labels
16:30 Best Time To Stay Independent
17:50 To Avatar Or Not Avatar
18:18 Being A Brand or Being An Artist?
18:49 Cassettes/CDs/Streaming Destroying The Music Industry
20:00 Tangible Music Products
20:53 AI Prompt Curation (How many Prompts?)
21:40 AI Effect In All Industries
22:30 AI Copyright Protection
23:06 No AI Laws
24:08 Berne Convention
24:55 Risk In AI Labels
25:40 Potential Marketing Play For Suno & Timbaland
26:06 AI Performing Live
26:30 AI Artists In Streaming Platforms
26:47 Conclusion
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Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
11 min
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In this episode of the Top Music Attorney Podcast, Entertainment Attorney, Miss Krystle discusses what happens when artists get caught using AI, whether it’s for music or cover art. She breaks down how platforms like UDIO are embedding digital fingerprints into songs, raising concerns about privacy, ownership, and long-term value. We also dive into what this means legally if you're planning to sell your music or use AI art on your next release.
Miss Krystle reacts to Stereogum's report on Kesha’s backlash over her AI-generated cover for “Delusional,” and looks at how fans responded when major artists and bands like Dropkick Murphy's and Gin Blossoms used AI visuals. This conversation explores how AI use is viewed across different generations of artists and why understanding copyright laws around AI-generated work is more important than ever.
Major Artists Are Facing BACKLASH After Getting Caught Using AI
0:00 Introduction
00:10 Udio & Audible Magic AI Fingerprinting
00:51 Deezer AI Music Detection
01:10 Kesha's AI Artwork For 'Delusional' Single
01:40 Backlash For Use AI Art
01:53 Why Kesha Used AI Art
02:16 Fan's Reaction To Kesha's AI Art
02:34 Kesha Updates Single's Cover Art
03:08 Other Artists Using AI Art (Gin Blossoms, Dropkick Murphys, Butthole Surfers)
03:53 Different Generation's Reactions To AI
04:44 Copyright & AI
05:30 Album Cover Art & AI
06:14 Evolution & Growth of AI
06:56 Conclusion
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