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Apple to Start Record Label with Jay-Z and Beyonce?
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Okay folks calm down here. It makes no sense for Apple Inc. to start a record label. They just got through dealing with the real Apple Records and trying to woo the Beatles catalog over to iTunes. The last thing Apple Inc would do is start a record label. Apple Records would have a fit.
Now a new company that entirely distributed their music solely on iTunes and not in the form of CD in B&M stores... Now that would be interesting...
Okay folks calm down here. It makes no sense for Apple Inc. to start a record label. They just got through dealing with the real Apple Records and trying to woo the Beatles catalog over to iTunes. The last thing Apple Inc would do is start a record label. Apple Records would have a fit.
Now a new company that entirely distributed their music solely on iTunes and not in the form of CD in B&M stores... Now that would be interesting...
Someone should close this thread because apparently people can't be mature enough to keep their opinions of other people to themselves. It's really disgusting and more tasteless than any song you might take offense to. Seeing as the driving forces behind creating and marketing the music you dislike so much are the labels which Apple would be taking a shot at, the idea should be welcome to you.
Blimey. Why aren't people actually reading the facts? Apple Corps is no longer an issue.
Wow! I was almost scared to click on the link for the comments, for fear that the thread had devolved into a bout of mudslinging. Sad, truly sad. Maybe it's coincidence but everytime I see some African Amercian of prominence mentioned in being associated with Apple, the threads ALWAYS turn out like this?
BTW, there's much more to rap, than the crap you hear on the radio. These (mostly) idiots make up a very small cross-section of the genre. Perhaps if a certain demographic would stop buying in excess of 70% of the rap records, then the labels wouldn't feel it was profitable; and the no talent losers would cease to exist?
BTW, there's much more to rap, than the crap you hear on the radio. These (mostly) idiots make up a very small cross-section of the genre. Perhaps if a certain demographic would stop buying in excess of 70% of the rap records, then the labels wouldn't feel it was profitable; and the no talent losers would cease to exist?
Perhaps what will happen is that Jobs will start his own record label. He certainly has the cash from being the biggest shareholder in Disney(12%) and from being a very large(largest?) shareholder in Apple. He started Pixar, and look at what the company has done- it has been very successful and acquired by Disney. Maybe Jobs will revolutionize the music industry by starting his own label. Just a thought.
You are right. Apple did not much for Pixar; actually I would say Pixar did much for Apple! It´s because of SJ position at Pixar (or now Disney)
SJ = Apple = Pixar but not Apple = Pixar!!
And if this rumor is true, then I guess it´s again SJ who is involved and necessarely Apple; which of course would help Apple and the ITMS
Well, it usually does mean there is some level of quality or reasonable explanation as to why it is so popular. Nothing is popular for NO reason whatsoever.
As opposed to Commodore products? Me defending Microsoft... this is a rare occasion.
Should we have stuck with the home film projector? And since when is VHS popular anymore anyway?
Well yeah, this isn't the right thing to do. But Cigarettes do have qualities that people like (flavor, relaxation, addiction appeasement, etc...)
Don't mind either artist, but if this were true Apple is proving why there are so many issues lately.No focus on computing, just media/gadget ventures
Just curious, but what is your perceived problem with Apple's computing? Apple makes premium products, from their gadgets to their computers. Their computers are the best designed and best built. Sure they're slightly more expensive, but arguably not so when compared to similarly equipped high end Dells. And those of course, are running Windows. Apple computers can natively run Windows or OSX. So what's the deal?
This would actually be a good move for Apple. They already have their hands in the Film / Television market with their ties to Disney and Pixar. The current consumer model of music is broken and outdated (for both consumers AND artists), so now seems like a perfect time for someone who understands the current marketplace and economics to get in. Apple already makes the tools that render major record labels nearly obsolete, allowing artists to self-publish directly to iTunes. They already have the distribution/publicity infrastructure in place (iTunes), so why not just put all the pieces together.
This makes perfect sense.
It's funny. I had thought to myself when the news about Universal first came out that it would be a "last straw" event, for both consumers and Jobs. He's the last person you want to stir into action.
This makes perfect sense.
It's funny. I had thought to myself when the news about Universal first came out that it would be a "last straw" event, for both consumers and Jobs. He's the last person you want to stir into action.
I remember what many articles says about changes in companies and technology. Theres three approaches to the situation,
1. When something new or different happens you jump right in and risk what can happen.
2. You analyze the situation and see whether this new thing is what its hype up to be, then you decide to jump in or not.
3. You hate it because its different from what you know already, its outside your comfort zone.
1. When something new or different happens you jump right in and risk what can happen.
2. You analyze the situation and see whether this new thing is what its hype up to be, then you decide to jump in or not.
3. You hate it because its different from what you know already, its outside your comfort zone.
Worry not, I will stick to it.
1 - Hip-hop and rap suck big time, period. It's my opinion, and I won't change it. There is no ignorance or prejudice in this statement, just taste;
2 - Any kind of reverse discrimination or affirmative action IS discrimination and racism, period. Including clips that show ONLY "African-Americans" in a certain setting, as if they were the ones living in a damn bubble of prosperity, or as if others (including caucasians), who have damn NOTHING to do with past racism, did not exist; I am glad this ridiculous practice stays in the US...we don't need any of that in other parts of the globe.
3 - It is natural for Apple to join the club of record companies; I just hope they don't start doing TOO many things at the same time...the late 90s showed them what happened.
Good News!
The Music industry needs a shakeup, it is so ridiculously corrupt and set in it's own ways that it would never go forward, with money rolling to numerous deep pockets except the artists, and those that work directly with them to make the product (I.E. the recording engineers).
I think it is good if Apple would get involve, shake things up, give us a new fresh approach and take the music industry forward to a modern , competitive business.
The Music industry needs a shakeup, it is so ridiculously corrupt and set in it's own ways that it would never go forward, with money rolling to numerous deep pockets except the artists, and those that work directly with them to make the product (I.E. the recording engineers).
I think it is good if Apple would get involve, shake things up, give us a new fresh approach and take the music industry forward to a modern , competitive business.
Yes you can have an opinion but it is wrong!!!!
Hip-hop and rap do not suck big time. You may not like that music at all. That is your opinion and yes you are entitled to it. If
I said Opera or Jazz or Folk or Punk music sucks, I would be wrong. If I said I did not like it, then that would be my opinion and that would be fine.
The truth is I like all of these genres and much much more. But I do not like like EVERY artist or piece of music within those categories. I would be wrong if I said they all suck though. Or I would by simply ignorant
1. Then just keep your opinion to yourself please. You can have your tastes, I just don't want to hear about them.
2. Actually, when you start looking at the lists of top 100 eligible bachelors or hottest women, it seems to me that there is a certain white bias there and you're complaining about music videos? All you're proving to me right now is that there is a sense of intolerance of other cultures outside of the US, which is made out to be the only intolerant country out there at times. Again, I want to hear about Apple taking over the world, not your musical tastes and social philosophies.
3. Me too.
good move
i think this totally makes sense. i think you will see Apple will be buying content, one way or another, in the next year or so. and it won't just be limited to music. they might be buying, investing in or starting TV or movie studios as well. they have many great vehicles now for content delivery (iPod, iPhone, AppleTV, FrontRow, etc). the more content they can offer, the better, especially content they can control directly. and they have tons of cash they are sitting on to do this sort of stuff. i'm telling you, it's going to happen sooner or later!
i think this totally makes sense. i think you will see Apple will be buying content, one way or another, in the next year or so. and it won't just be limited to music. they might be buying, investing in or starting TV or movie studios as well. they have many great vehicles now for content delivery (iPod, iPhone, AppleTV, FrontRow, etc). the more content they can offer, the better, especially content they can control directly. and they have tons of cash they are sitting on to do this sort of stuff. i'm telling you, it's going to happen sooner or later!
On the other hand...
If Apple were to obtain a deal with JayZ, Beyonce and other artists, with some new "digital" Record Label, maybe, just maybe other record companies will be more agreeable to Apple's long term contracts/pricing/promotions/etc. just so Apple can maintain some stability and some exclusivity of newly released products etc. Otherwise Apple will sick JayZ and Beyonce and others to tell their peer's who's contract with their current record label is nearing it's end and that for those artists in particular, there IS another option then the status quo? Maybe?
On the other hand...
If Apple were to obtain a deal with JayZ, Beyonce and other artists, with some new "digital" Record Label, maybe, just maybe other record companies will be more agreeable to Apple's long term contracts/pricing/promotions/etc. just so Apple can maintain some stability and some exclusivity of newly released products etc. Otherwise Apple will sick JayZ and Beyonce and others to tell their peer's who's contract with their current record label is nearing it's end and that for those artists in particular, there IS another option then the status quo? Maybe?
That would be cool. Very cool indeed... You could see a lot more artists going the way of the LOX and fighting to get free of their labels to bring their music to Apple, assuming they would have good control over their own work and presentation. I would just be worried that based on the amount of control that Apple likes to exhibit over its work and development that it wouldn't be that great an alternative to the major labels...
Don't mind either artist, but if this were true Apple is proving why there are so many issues lately.No focus on computing, just media/gadget ventures
Tell me about it. That damn iPlod or i-whatever it's called keeps pulling Apple away from their core mission of building computers. When will they stop fooling with the music gizmos? Enough is enough!
I hope this might shake the music industry to be more open with their business practice and music US has. I think US is the only one that won't really bring foreign music unless the artist has crossover. Basically make access to music more international, not just US. Like this weird band in Japan I want to know more about Ali Project theres no information other than Amazon. I just see outside countries are more open to foreign music, from my personal experience.
iTunes MS better start focusing on video or they'll start loosing marketshare. Microsoft announced that XBOX Live now offers full-length movie downloads in full HD. iTunes has YET to manage to do this. Why? What's even stranger to me is that Microsoft closed this deal with Disney...a big 
partner.
It's been shown that people doen't care enough about HD optical media to risk loosing their gamble in a format war, and HD downloaded internet content is the perfect compromise for consumers. Others are doing it, now Microsoft is doing it....when will iTunes get it in gear?
Look, friend. The fact of the matter is that computers are NO LONGERs "core mission" as you call it. Sorry, but it's true. Didn't the fact that they changed their name from Apple Computer to just Apple (i.e. intentionally dropping the "computer" from their name) sort of clue you in?
partner.It's been shown that people doen't care enough about HD optical media to risk loosing their gamble in a format war, and HD downloaded internet content is the perfect compromise for consumers. Others are doing it, now Microsoft is doing it....when will iTunes get it in gear?
Look, friend. The fact of the matter is that computers are NO LONGER
s "core mission" as you call it. Sorry, but it's true. Didn't the fact that they changed their name from Apple Computer to just Apple (i.e. intentionally dropping the "computer" from their name) sort of clue you in?Great Idea
I'm glad Apple doesn't think 80% of you people they don't see color just good quality people
I'm glad Apple doesn't think 80% of you people they don't see color just good quality people
Look, friend. The fact of the matter is that computers are NO LONGER
Actually, the iPod and iPhone are still computers. They are just computers with a different purpose and function. In the modern day, the computer is one component of our digital lifestyle. Apple is trying to sell each portion of that digital lifestyle: computer, phone, music player, and tv. Dropping "computer" from its name only shows that Apple sees the writing on the wall. From a business perspective, having cash flow from iPods can allow Apple to put more money into computer R&D, or into other innovative products (like the iPhone). Computers are still Apple's core mission, it's just that they now are enhanced with a lot of other devices as well.