Jay-Z’s music streaming service Tidal was conceived to ensure that artists derive fair pay for their work, however it is being sued for failing to pay an artist fairly.
Sean Carter launched the service last year claiming that 75 per cent of all streaming royalties from the subscription-only service would go to musicians who leverage their content on the site.
John Emanuele and Yesh Music Publishing is suing the company for $5m, claiming that over 188 tracks were on the service without permission. He also alleges a number of streaming payment misdemeanors.
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Source: The Drum
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