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Eminem and Apple Head to Court Over iTunes Distribution

Ok, I kinda don't think Eminem has much to do with this...rather whoever is publishing those songs are in charge. His label is Shady Records...which is not named in this lawsuit.

So i'm thinking the 93 songs were probably when he was only signed to Aftermath (Dr. Dre's label) and there was a separate publishing group set up?


Either way, i don't think Eminem himself would want to go after Dr. Dre's label that he himself is still signed on as well.
 
thespazz said:
Another reason to love Eminem.
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wow, another reason to love a man.
some people have more noble reasons.

anyway, its stupid. they went after apple for publicity and because they dont have the guts to sue Dr.Dre's Label, as Doug pointed out.
 
So let me get this straight, Aftermath sold the rights to distribute the music to Apple, and Apple is sued?

Sounds more to me like Aftermath Records need to step up and go "My Bad here's your money gangsta"
 
DougB541 said:
The guy who has one of the top selling albums in america right now.

:rolleyes:


i wish people would stop acting like people aren't famous just because they don't like them.
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Ameri-where?

I wish people would stop acting like the country they live in is the only place on the planet.
 
If you walk Eight Miles in Style to get some Eminem's and you stop to grab some Shady under an Apple tree, what will the Aftermath be?
 
DougB541 said:
i wish people would stop acting like people aren't famous just because they don't like them.
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Its not that we don't think he is famous, just that we don't think he will be famous for leaving a meaningful body of work that generations will enjoy. We aren't talking about marvin gaye or johnny cash here.

Debbie gibson was famous for a while. Debbie gibson was famous for a while. What sells mega units in the malls of nowheresville idawhatever doesn't automatically mean they are "great art"
 
so i googled this...and came across this in Google :)

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, was not in court. He is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit and is not listed as a trial witness.

"He's well aware of what's going on," said Mark Bass, a songwriter and producer who, with his brother Jeff, is credited with launching Eminem's career. "It's important to all songwriters across the board."

I still don't see why people bash him like its his fault :/ And yes, for everyone thinking this is shady business, welcome to the music industry.
 
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RyanR. said:
That guy is still around?:eek:
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His music is on iTunes?
 
timothyjay2004 said:
8 Mile is only doing it for money. After Apple, they probably go after Aftermath.. It's ridiculous. Another reason to hate the music industry and their greed..

Makes you wonder if Apple will deny Eminem from the iTunes Music Store now. Then, he will get less sales, and still be bi*ching... Idiot...
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Apple... drop that PUNK!:D:D:D:D
Feature more independent metal artist that have TALENT!!!
 
Everybody from the three one three, engage in protracted legal battles with Apple and follow me.
 
Issue is Distributing vs Licensing

The issue here is not if Apple had the right to sell the music, it is what percentage of the take eminem/eight mile gets. M&M contends that Apple is Licensed by the label to produce copies, rather than selling copies that the label manufactures.

Technically, I side with M&M on this one; the label has no interaction with the sales process once they give the masters to Apple. Apple is producing all the copies of the work, therefore they are a licensee to the music, and not a distributor.

M&M's contract was for a 40% share of license revenue or 30% of distribution revenue. He is losing 10 points because the label claims they are still promoting and manufacturing the music as it is sold on iTunes.

Apple is just named because you sue everybody in a dispute like this...
 
coolbreeze said:
quietly whispers to Eminem: you aren't relevant anymore, pass it on...
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Didn't he have the biggest debut of '09? And when his CD came out on iTunes it was #1 in almost all the countries.

EDIT: Yes he did.

eminemworldtakeover.jpg
 
omfg screw Eminem how bout we just illegally download his songs if he doesn't like to be on itunes good luck.
 
andy721 said:
omfg screw Eminem how bout we just illegally download his songs if he doesn't like to be on itunes good luck.
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Who said he didn't like being on iTunes? He just wants more money for what he created.

DougB541 said:
Ok, I kinda don't think Eminem has much to do with this...rather whoever is publishing those songs are in charge. His label is Shady Records...which is not named in this lawsuit.

So i'm thinking the 93 songs were probably when he was only signed to Aftermath (Dr. Dre's label) and there was a separate publishing group set up?


Either way, i don't think Eminem himself would want to go after Dr. Dre's label that he himself is still signed on as well.
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Eminem isn't signed to Shady Records though. He does own it however.
 
Miguey said:
so i googled this...and came across this in Google :)

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, was not in court. He is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit and is not listed as a trial witness.

"He's well aware of what's going on," said Mark Bass, a songwriter and producer who, with his brother Jeff, is credited with launching Eminem's career. "It's important to all songwriters across the board."

I still don't see why people bash him like its his fault :/ And yes, for everyone thinking this is shady business, welcome to the music industry.
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Im just going to quote this again. with the URL

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLHN0B1ePk0iXR6tswaD7L6om2vgD9ATTHRO0

Now, stop bashing Eminem already?

was not in court. He is not a plaintiff in the lawsuit and is not listed as a trial witness.

Why the hate if he's not even in court? Why not just blame the exec's?
 
Pukey said:
This is funny. A guy who goes by the name he stole from a popular candy complaining that somebody stole from him.
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Just putting 2 & 2 together... but I think Eminem is short for M&M or Marshall Mathers' two initials. Kind of clever, actually and since his business is working with words, you kind of have to give it to him for choosing a clever name.

Speaking of great names to go by... Pukey... great screen name you got there!
 
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