In this essay, I will discuss the contractual copyright battle that artist Prince faced during his time signed to Warner Music Group and how many artists face similar battles. Through comparing his contract to slavery, changing his name, and fighting a seemingly never-ending battle, his contract was eventually changed to allow him the freedom he wished for as an artist. I will aim to prove that copyright agreements and contractual laws are breakable should the artist work hard enough to prove themselves. Prince Rogers Nelson left behind a legacy of creativity and commerce, proving that everything requires effort and maintaining your freedom can be a difficult feat.
In 1977, Prince Rogers Nelson was only eighteen years old, but nevertheless an astounding musician who had just landed himself a six-figure recording contract with Warner Brothers. The contract allows him to produce his own albums, providing him with ample room …show more content…
When you type “musician copyright struggle” into Google, the second article that comes up is entitled “Lessons From Prince and His Struggles With Digital Music,”(4) and the third is “Lessons From Prince’s Legacy and Struggle With Digital Music Markets.”(5) If that doesn’t speak to how hard he worked during his time in this industry, which began at such a young age, nothing does. The first aforementioned article, as posted on Hypebot.com, reflects on how Prince took control of his music and restricted streaming websites such as Spotify or Apple Music from providing his music to their base of subscribers(4). He was evidently a maverick in terms of marketing himself after years of being burdened by Warner Music’s demanding
In 1977, Prince Rogers Nelson was only eighteen years old, but nevertheless an astounding musician who had just landed himself a six-figure recording contract with Warner Brothers. The contract allows him to produce his own albums, providing him with ample room …show more content…
When you type “musician copyright struggle” into Google, the second article that comes up is entitled “Lessons From Prince and His Struggles With Digital Music,”(4) and the third is “Lessons From Prince’s Legacy and Struggle With Digital Music Markets.”(5) If that doesn’t speak to how hard he worked during his time in this industry, which began at such a young age, nothing does. The first aforementioned article, as posted on Hypebot.com, reflects on how Prince took control of his music and restricted streaming websites such as Spotify or Apple Music from providing his music to their base of subscribers(4). He was evidently a maverick in terms of marketing himself after years of being burdened by Warner Music’s demanding