The new law requires judges to weigh whether allowing prosecutors to cite rap lyrics as evidence will “inject racial bias” into a criminal case. https://t.co/G6Z5R6vgT5
The state’s vibrant music scene is the birthplace of many genres from surfer rock to West Coast Hip Hop. What’s your favorite CA genre? #ProtectCAMusic 🎵 🎸 🎹
California record labels play a pivotal role in developing new voices across the industry. Investment in emerging artists keeps CA music thriving! #ProtectCAMusic
One of the best parts of listening to music is the exploration of new genres. Thanks to robust partnerships between record labels & artists, CA music is diverse & continues to evolve. 🎵 #ProtectCAMusic
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Thanks to #CALeg’s opposition to #AB983, we have:
✔️ Preserved opportunities for working artists.
✔️ Maintained fair, workable recording contracts.
✔️ Protected CA’s 430,000 music industry jobs.
Dust off the old record player & celebrate #NationalRecordStoreDay! Locate a neighborhood record store to add to your collection or discover new tunes. https://t.co/tsyp2hriGA
“The Committee recognized that #AB983 would have radically destabilized recording agreements and CA’s entire music economy, taking money out of the pockets of working artists to fund even bigger paychecks for wealthy managers & lawyers.” #CALeg https://t.co/6I8uCGI158
(2/2) What has #CALeg’s rejection of #AB983 done for CA?
✔️ Preserved opportunities for working artists.
✔️ Maintained fair, workable recording contracts.
✔️ Protected CA’s 430,000 music industry jobs.
#AB983 failed to pass the Legislature for the fourth time. #CALeg continues to #ProtectCAMusic by refusing to let a handful of moguls & lawyers rewrite the rules of recording contracts at the expense of working artists.
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#AB983 would have prevented labels from making long term investments in up & coming artists. The bill’s failure means labels can continue taking a chance on the next generation of talent. #ProtectCAMusic
#AB983 failed to pass the Legislature for the fourth time. #CALeg continues to #ProtectCAMusic by refusing to let a handful of moguls & lawyers rewrite the rules of recording contracts at the expense of working artists.
https://t.co/wkbNopMS6I