Kanye West Leads Music Industry Revolt over ‘Slave’ Recording Deals: ‘Fair Contracts Matter … Ownership Matters’
Rap superstar Kanye West is leading a revolt against Universal Music Group that has led to music stars lashing out at record labels over the level of control they exert over their artists. The typical music contract, the Grammy-winner says, is lucrative for record labels but leave musicians with little recourse to own their masters.