In a recent article, 50 cent is interviewed and asked about record labels suing people who download music illegally. 50 cent responds by telling us that the labels are using "we are trying to protect the artist" as a way for the labels to not seem greedy about this whole operation when the truth is the artist do not need any protection because they are not in danger. They make plenty of money when they do tours and performances. This alone brings the big bucks for the artists, and it is the labels that are not making any money. I agree with 50, labels are using the artists as an excuse as to not sound like greedy money-bag people. They should just come out with the truth, and like what 50 said, should find their own way of making money, to get around this piracy deal and get back to handling the music distribution business. Instead, they are trying to pass laws and making this difficult to control situation controllable.
Comments (3)
I think 50 Cent really has no idea what's going on. While he might be completely correct, I just have a hard time believing that article when I saw a video of him doing Coke lines before a show and the article mentioned him never drinking on stage.
Posted by Josh Hepworth | December 14, 2007 2:19 AM
Posted on December 14, 2007 02:19
This is so true. 50 does not need our $15.90 when we buy his CDs. I "might" download music but, I still pay $75+ for the concert tickets.
Posted by Jamilah Matthews | December 14, 2007 11:00 AM
Posted on December 14, 2007 11:00
Would the truth that labels want to make money off of what they do be a shock to anyone? Would it change anything? It would be a more honest approach, but it wouldn't really help the situation.
And just because 50 Cent doesn't mind his music being ripped off of the internet doesn't mean it doesn't bother other artists, though whether their opinion really matters is another issue entirely.
Posted by Abby Assetto | December 14, 2007 3:30 PM
Posted on December 14, 2007 15:30