It's brutal out here: Olivia Rodrigo and how the music business makes songwriters fight over credits
Decoder with Nilay Patel
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The Complex Web of Song Sampling and Credits
This chapter explores the intricate dynamics of song sampling and crediting in the music industry, using Taylor Swift's 'Look What You Made Me Do' as a key example. It discusses the tension between creativity and copyright law, highlighting how artists navigate the risks of interpolation and the financial implications of crediting old hits. The conversation further critiques the industry's legal and financial landscape, emphasizing the challenges faced by songwriters in a system often more focused on profit than artistic expression.
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