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Aug 25, 2025
Discover the fascinating Panama Playlists that reveal the musical tastes of influential figures. Dive into ongoing lawsuits shaking up the music industry, including battles involving Soundexchange and Live Nation. Celebrate notable achievements with Ross Golan and Tomas Ericsson making waves in their fields. Plus, a peek into the Atlanta hip-hop scene and the lessons learned from its vibrant culture. It's a mix of music, drama, and recognition!
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Playlists Reveal Personality And Power
- Public playlists can reveal personal and political tastes that feel incriminating when aggregated.
- The Panama Playlists showed many powerful figures have surprisingly undiscerning or telling music choices.
Missed Magic City Visit
- Lars admits he avoided visiting Magic City despite Jermaine Dupri's recommendation and later regretted it.
- He notes Magic City's central role in Atlanta hip-hop and wishes he'd gone when JD offered to cover expenses.
Royalties Litigation Signals Industry Strain
- Lawsuits around unpaid royalties signal stress in streaming-adjacent businesses.
- SoundExchange litigation involving Napster and Sonos highlights industry payment fragility.