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Jacquees vs Ella Mai - How to Legally Make Cover Songs

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Jacquees vs Ella Mai - How to Legally Make Cover Songs

In case you missed the buzz on Twitter last week. The internet exploded when Jacquees’ cover of “Trip” by Ella Mai was removed from Soundcloud and Youtube. While the internet decided it was a hater move on the part of Ella Mai, her label made it clear it was business related and she had no say in the matter.

A better description is that it was a LEGAL matter. As T-Pain pointed out you CANNOT monetize material that does not belong to you. In simple words that is THEFT in legal terms it is copyright infringement.

So how do artists cover other people’s songs all the time and how was THIS different?

Follow the jump to find out!

MUSIC BIZ: Publishing Q+A x SESAC's Gregg Smith

MUSIC BIZ: Publishing Q+A x SESAC's Gregg Smith

Why are PROs important? As a songwriter or producer you are owed a “performance royalty” any time your music is played on radio, in the background as people shop and eat, or even performed in live concert venues. Those royalties are then paid to PRO like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, who then distribute the money to songwriters and publishers.

Each PRO has its own pro's and con's and payout schedules so it's important to choose the best organization for you.

Catch my recent convo with Gregg Smith Director of Creative Services at SESAC here:

CLIENT NEWS: FUTURE OF SPORTS X WASHINGTONIAN

CLIENT NEWS: FUTURE OF SPORTS X WASHINGTONIAN

This week's flashback Friday goes to client Future of Sports. A new client to the roster, it's owner Nicole Pinedo has a new spin on the museum experience fusing an interactive sports themed installations within functionally sized spaces able to host actual fitness class and events.

It's first installation in Washington DC caught the attention of the Washingtonian where it named it "Part Instagram dreamworld, part nostalgic playground, the whole thing is a millennial heaven"

Here are a few pics of the installation:

CLIENT NEWS: TRAP KARAOKE X ESSENCE FESTIVAL

CLIENT NEWS: TRAP KARAOKE X ESSENCE FESTIVAL

Guess who’s partnered with Essence Festival!!! The show sold out so be sure to visit ww.trapkaraoke.com to see when they will hit a city near you or regret the rest of your adult life.

CLIENT NEWS: PIMP C miniseries airs on BET

CLIENT NEWS: PIMP C miniseries airs on BET

Client Chinara Butler of UGQ Enterprises LLC sat down with BET recently and shared  memories of her late husband Chad "Pimp C" Butler one half of the legendary UGK.

Watch the full clip below.

Lebron James puts Nick Saban on notice for Copyright and Trademark Infringement

Lebron James puts Nick Saban on notice for Copyright and Trademark Infringement

LeBron's camp slapped my beloved University of Alabama with an Infringement Notice that smelled heavily of a Cease & Desist (although they deny it is a cease and desist) for releasing a digital series called "Shop Talk" strikingly similar to "The Shop" released by LeBron's Uninterrupted platform.

Here are the details and clips of both shows from ESPN, Alabama, and UnInterrupted:

CLIENT NEWS: Kitti Jones' Book Named Top 12 Summer Reading

CLIENT NEWS: Kitti Jones' Book Named Top 12 Summer Reading

Following client Kitti Jones' appearance on NBC's TODAY Show with Megyn Kelly featuring her biographical novel "I Was Somebody Before This" the Muse.com featured the book on it's 12 Perfect Books for Your End-of-Summer Reading List.

A definite page turning must read story of survival despite the unthinkable, Kitti's book is available for Kindle and on Paperback: HERE

MEDIA MENTION: Nike Pegasus 35 Digital Campaign

MEDIA MENTION: Nike Pegasus 35 Digital Campaign

I recently shot a digital ad campaign for the Nike Pegasus 35 for Footlocker featuring the inspiring story of my run crew (@MoversandPacers) long run captain Christopher. Watch the full ad below: