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deciding whether to accept or reject a record deal. Rejecting it would allow him/her to remain true to himself while accepting it would force the artist to adhere to the demands of management (Tuomi 40). In regards to achievement, accepting the record deal is the better option because of the uncertainty associated with refusing the deal and the vast opportunities that open with acceptance (Tuomi 56). With artistic integrity, it is in the best interest to deny the record deal as accepting it…

Green Day launched American Idiot in September 2004. Soon after it’s launch the album became a massive hit – one of the most revered and critically acclaimed albums of Green Day. This Album is a story about an “idiot American” teenage boy – Jesus of Suburbia (JoS). JoS is a representation of everything the typical American outcasted youth is. He does drugs and drinks ("to fall in love and fall in debt, to alcohol and cigarettes") He's depressed, unloved and hates his Mom (and his step-dad,…

Dame Dash, also known as Damon Dash is a record producer, music executive, and entrepreneur whose net worth is -$2 million. His rise and fall His rise Roc-A-Fella Records Dame co-founded the music label Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay Z. The label became popular and Dame’s net worth at one time was $50 million. He was the CEO in the late 90s and early 2000s. The most popular artists had signed into the label, ranging from Kanye West, Beanie Sigel, Juelz Santana, Jay-Z, Memphis Bleek, to DJ Clue.…

ANALYSIS Advantages As stated before, Digital Rights Management is very prominent in the entertainment business. DRM technologies are widely used in the music distribution business. The music industry in general has a fairly positive opinion about DRM as most music distributors claim that DRM help them safeguard their precious time and money investment. Since the music companies are being protected from piracy, they actually return profits out of their sales. This enables them to invest in…

Music has become increasingly available, beginning with the rapid distribution of sheet music to the invention of the record player to having any song in the world available from an online streaming service. Music has become a daily part of people’s lives, whether an individual is consciously aware of it or not. Music can be heard being played in the background of a commercial, out loud on the speakers at a sporting event, or played on the radio while driving in ones’ car. The prior…

Podcast can be used to provide introductory material before lectures, or, more commonly, to record lectures and allow students to listen to the lectures again, either because they were unable to attend, or to reinforce their learning. Moreover podcast can be presentations of learning material by lecturers. Authors discuss the three different ways…

boys have contrasting points of view and criminal records. Thus, Johnny Cade and Dally Winston have vast differences, but have compelling similarities. Johnny Cade and Dally Winston have very compelling similarities which one is that they both care about each other deeply. For instance, Johnny admires Dally and wants to be like him. Johnny thinks of him as the big brother he never had. Ponyboy thinks, “I realized…

From vinyl records to instant online streaming, the advancements in technology have been truly impressive. Long gone are the days of standing in line at the music store, or lugging around heavy electronic equipment (Ramey, "Modern Technology Advantages And Disadvantages"). By discussing how music was listened to throughout the ages one can appreciate the convenience that is enjoyed today. Columbia Records introduced the first long-playing record, or LP, in 1948. This 30cm record…

Americans perceive downloading music as an everyday act, but it’s actually quite a criminal action. Consequently, downloading music allows the public to listen to their favorite artist for free or for a small price. Stephen Seigel elaborates by saying, “Under the agreement, Napster will begin to charge a monthly fee for use of it’s service--$4.95 seems to be the number being tossed around-- though how the money is ultimately divvied up will surely be a source of future contention.” (“Nipping at…

the founder of Motown records, Berry Gordy created change in society and music through the sound of Motown. Berry Gordy opened up Motown records and at the time African Americans had very little opportunity in the music business. The Motown record label released many songs that supported the civil rights movement, and made African Americans proud of their heritage. He also collaborated with many of his signees to create new groundbreaking music. Though opening up Motown Records, Berry Gordy…