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BOOKISH: Record company people are shady
Taking a cue from Q-Tip, this panel discussion revisits the rapper's Industry Rule #4,080, aka "Record Company People Are Shady"
BOOKISH: Record company people are shady
According to A Tribe Called Quest front man, Q-Tip, Industry Rule #4,080 is “record company people are shady.” Originally heard on the group's classic Check the Rhime, the statement has resonated with many musicians over the years, encapsulating the frustration of trying to make it in a music industry that seems to be based more on greed and profit than objective talent. Aspiring artists are often forced to choose between their own creative vision and the pre-packaged image into which record companies attempt to mold them.
As the music industry continues to shift with the rise of online file-sharing, it seems high time we revisit Q's Rule #4,080 and assess the current state of industry affairs. Philly's own Mural Arts Program has asked several key industry figures to join in a panel discussion. Among them are Marc Byers (Rockstar Entertainment) and CHOPS, producer for new-school hip-hoppers like Young Jeezy and Lil Wayne. These musical vets will reflect on their own experiences of sinking and floating in the waves of industry bureaucracy and provide advice for those just getting into to the bizz. This free event will be held at 327 South St., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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