In this episode, we discuss various aspects of the music industry, including sample clearance, subsidiary labels, artist recognition, and the impact of Beats by Dre.

Episode Highlights:

• What led to P Diddy needing to pay Sting $2k a day?
• What are the pros and cons of subsidiary labels compared to major labels?
• How has Clyde Stubblefield become under-appreciated as an artist, and do drummers face disadvantages in songwriting and copyright?
• How did Beats by Dre introduce people to higher-end audio and disrupt the headphone industry?
• What has made Ryan Leslie a pioneer for independent artistry, and how has he leveraged text message marketing?

Join us as we explore various facets of the music industry, from sample clearance to subsidiary labels and pioneering artists like Ryan Leslie.