Dan Runcie

Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital, shares his expertise on the evolving music industry and the impact of AI on copyright laws. He discusses the implications of Anthropic's recent settlement for record labels embroiled in their own lawsuits. Runcie sheds light on the complexities of fair use versus infringement, especially with AI generating music. He also highlights the challenges stars face in creating viral hits today and the growing trend of artists pulling their catalogs from platforms as a statement. It's a captivating dive into the future of music and technology!

Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital, talks with Nathan about Taylor Swift's masters and the real winners. They discuss how artists are selling back catalogs for millions, the ins and outs of the music industry, and the innovative ways artists are adapting to the changing consumer landscape.

Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital, dives into the challenges facing the music industry in the age of AI. He discusses Anthropic's recent copyright settlement and its implications for record labels suing AI companies. The conversation unfolds around 'fair use' debates, the unpredictable nature of hit-making in today's streaming world, and the effect of algorithms on audience fragmentation. Runcie also highlights artists reclaiming control over their catalogs and how record labels are starting to resemble private equity firms in their strategies.

Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital, discusses the business behind hip-hop, highlighting the cultural shifts that turned it into a billion-dollar global phenomenon. Topics include the origins of hip-hop, marketing and branding influence, ownership importance, internet impact, and revenue stream diversification. Also, explore music consumption, AI's role in the music industry, attribution significance, Tyler, the Creator's marketing strategies, and personal musical preferences.

Timestamps:(00:00:00) - Intro To Dan Runcie & Trapital(00:01:51) - Rihanna & Superbowl(00:11:21) - Roc Nation's Impact On Superbowl Half-Time Show(00:16:09) - Value Of Half-Time Show(00:22:05) - Why Artists Are Selling Their Catalog & Bieber's Example(00:35:45) - Music on Tiktok, Instagram & YouTube(00:42:40) - Rapid Fire Questions(00:45:40) - One Trapital Article To Start With(00:46:30) - Def Jam vs. Cash Money(00:51:26) - AI Music: David Guetta & Eminem(01:00:20) - DMX's Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer(01:01:20) - Fav Albums & First Concerts(01:11:02) - Live Twitter Spaces Wed Feb 22nd 2pm ESTWhat Is Not Investment Advice?Every week, Jack Butcher, Bilal Zaidi & Trung Phan discuss what they're finding on the edges of the internet + the latest in business, technology and memes.Watch + Subscribe on YouTube:https://youtu.be/82LIplhsyNITo get a link to our live 100th episode Twitter Spaces, make sure you're in Telegram:https://t.me/notinvestmentadviceLet us know what you think on Twitter:@bzaidi@trungtphan@jackbutcher@niapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.