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There are two general rights covered in a music copyright: the authorship of a song and the ownership of a song. According to Copyright Law, the writer is the natural owner of every song they write until ownership is assigned to someone else. Every song is made up of two equal parts; not the lyrics and the melody but the writer share and the publisher share.

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Here's a video we got hit with after seeing Sa-roc jump off the Talib Kweli show in Tampa, FL this past week. Show some support and hit play.

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From the very beginning, it became clear why so many people enjoy hearing his music, and why he might fling fans off his stage as seen on various YouTube videos.

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To coincide with the song, "First 48", directed by Matt Alonzo (Pusha T, Tyler The Creator, The Game, Ice Cube, etc.), takes the three MCs on a mission to torture and dispose of their victims. The track, which is the intro of the project, is produced by the Futuristiks and Sir Jinx.

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Prelude to DoomsDay is the official behind-the-scenes look at the heavily-anticipated collaborative project between veteran underground emcee BIGREC & the legendary D.I.T.C. founder, super-producer DIAMOND D. Filmed & edited by William Feagins, Jr.

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You may remember this name from the 90's classic group, BOOGIEMONSTERS. VEX DAVORTEX returns to drop his project, "The Muddy Contender" on Amazon & iTunes. Preview and purchase the album today!

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See the latest video from Bishop Lamont - Ya Losing Ft. Ryu of (Styles of Beyond) & Gravity Christ

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Directed by SyncoPatience, "Crumbs" is the third visual project from Original Text's (Ari Why x Tito Fuerte) debut collaborative EP, The Out Number. "Crumbs" tells a story of the Haves and the Have-Nots, Reality vs. Perception and Responsibility vs. Ignorance...

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There has never been a more empowering time, such as the present for the independent artist! The tables have turned and whether you "make it or break it" is finally in YOUR hands! THE ARTIST, PRODUCER, MODEL OR POET, etc. have a new ally, technology!

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In an effort to unite resources of two cities, a few indie teams have partnered up to begin events including all artists from their respective cities helping to bring out of town Indies to their home stage.