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, hip-hop saw its music being concentrated in the hands of the few, mostly elite white Ownership as record contracts transferred the ownership of rights to sell and promote music from the artist to the label (Rose 2008).

With this corporatization, musicians began to lose control of their copyright Sony BMG was eventually able to increase their profit margins by financially backing a credible brand name such as Bad Boy. , was bought out by Sony BMG once they obtained enough capital and parity to contend for record sales with larger corporations Powerhouse signees such as the Notorious B.I.G., Much of their risk was mitigated by buying out smaller labels that already created a profitable business model. Subsequently, hip-hop saw a decline in one hit wonders as companies invested in musicians and albums that conformed to a standardized model of music production to ensure their investments were secure and profits were maximized (MyerĢ007). The culture then saw a shift toward homogenization in musical content and cultural influences as it became predominantly consumed by whites Into a commodity sold in the mainstream market. Johnson ( 2008)īelieves that the golden era was filled with lyrical mastery, innovation in beat production, diversity in style and content, and a push toward popular media. In the mid-1990s, hip-hop experienced a meteoric rise to popularity. The Beginnings: Major Labels Corporatize Hip-Hop and Its Music Also, they claim that record contracts, which include artist development deals and 360 degree contracts (also known as multiple rights dealsĪnd take advantage of the musician. They point to the corporatization of hip-hopĬulture as highly exploitative. He was shot dead after a Kansas City show on November 1, 2004.Ġ1 Romps Up.wma 1.53 MB 02 Hynotic.wma 3.33 MB 03 Scrillery Artillery.wma 3.91 MB 04 Mastered da Game.wma 3.27 MB 05 Down 4 You.wma 3.47 MB 06 2 Da' Double R.wma 2.38 MB 07 Isolated.wma 3.35 MB 08 Romp Is Back.wma 3.69 MB 09 From la 2 da Bay.wma 4.92 MB 10 Crestsidahz.wma 5.31 MB 01 DJ Backside.wma 507.75 KB 02 Home Wrecka.wma 1.33 MB 03 U.S.Bring attention to the persistent problem of economicīy major record labels. Mac Dre collaborated with many Bay Area artists and featured on numerous albums and compilations. When he was released, he started his own label, and later, on which he released more than ten solo albums. In the early 1990's, Dre spent some years in jail after being convicted of several robberies. He started his career in the late 1980's working with on his label. Mac Dre was considered as one of the pioneers of Bay Area rap. Mac Dre (born July 5, 1970, Oakland, California, USA – died November 1, 2004, Kansas City, Missouri, USA) was an American rapper based in Vallejo, California.

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