Author Topic: Jay-z started a label with apple ? (Read 177 times)

Elano · « **on:** January 03, 2008, 08:42:12 AM »

I am sure you guys know this rumor isn’t new at all. There have been rumors about Jay-Z (and sometimes Beyonce) starting a new iTunes-like label with Apple for quite some time. I think they started right around the same time we found out Jay-Z’s contract with Def Jam was up for renewal. Anyway, here is the latest, which is actually old. They are saying that Apple and Jay-Z are going to make an announcement at the Macworld convention. Somebody called BGR has seemingly confirmed these label plans. Jay-Z and Steve Jobs together forever? I wonder if Bill Gates looks at Jay like he’s the one that got away. Anyway, this is what they are saying is going down. I guess so...but why not somebody like Bono, who is already Apples' bud?

Ozir · « **Reply #1 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:04:19 AM »

http://gizmodo.com/339781/the-old-music-industry-is-dead-apple-launching-record-label-with-jay+z

It's the right move I think... record labels need to adapt to the times and tech.

Ozir · « **Reply #2 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:07:06 AM »

Makes me wonder whether Apple will again be sued by Apple Corps (distributor for The Beatles) for this. I wonder what was in their most recent settlement agreement.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Corps_v._Apple_Computer

GangstaBoogy · « **Reply #3 on:** January 03, 2008, 11:59:04 AM »

Good move. I got a few jokes but I'll let Sikotic get him...

Elano · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2008, 04:04:36 AM »

Quote from: Ozir on January 03, 2008, 11:04:19 AM

record labels need to adapt to the times and tech.

I don't have problems with the technology,but FUCK the digital music. I love the record stores

Elano · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2008, 10:23:20 PM »

When Jay-Z stepped down from his position as president of Def Jam last month, rumors began to fly about the mogul's next move. Now it looks like Jigga will be going digital with a new Apple record label.

Yesterday (Jan. 3) technology blog, The Boy Genius Report, "just about confirmed" that Jay will be launching a digital record label with Apple, after speaking to close sources connected with the rapper. In this SOHH exclusive we talked to the Boy Genius himself about the deal and about how this new label could potentially change the music industry.

Though it is rumored that the news won't be officially announced until later this month at Macworld - Apple's annual expo where new products and ventures are revealed - Boy Genius has his own predictions as to what the deal will entail. He believes that the former Def Jam prez will be brought in to attract and develop artists, but won't necessarily be running the label.

"From what I've heard, Jay is simply the first person attached to it," Boy Genius told SOHH. "He'll obviously help with the urban division. I'm also hearing there will be a rock, and pop division so I'd expect other high-profile artists to be attached to that in terms of providing content."

"Personally, I think it's a great idea," Boy Genius said of the possible partnership. "Traditional labels have failed to embrace the digital medium as effectively as they should have, and they've either got to make some serious changes, or they will be out of business pretty soon. With this deal, Apple would also own content. Jay and Apple love to be first, and this fits. They're going to change the whole blueprint, so to speak."