Tracy Chapman
The Library of Congress has added 25 new recordings to its National Recording Registry, showcasing America’s diverse soundscape. This year’s selections include the “Hamilton” original cast album, the atmospheric “Minecraft: Volume Alpha” soundtrack, Tracy Chapman’s 1988 self-titled debut, and Miles Davis’s influential “Bitches Brew.” These additions reflect a wide range of genres—from Japanese American plantation […]
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According to documents filed in California Tracy Chapman has accepted a $450,000 offer. After Chapman filed a copyright lawsuit against Nicki Minaj. The trial will not be heading to court. In a statement to E! News, Chapman reacted to the settled case. “I am glad to have this matter resolved and grateful for this legal outcome which […]
In a ruling that protects the industry practice of writing a new song based on existing material, Nicki Minaj was found not guilty of copyright infringement when she wrote a song based on Tracy Chapman’s “Baby Can I Hold You”. U.S. District Judge Virginia A. Phillips decided that Minaj’s inspiration from Chapman’s song constitutes “fair […]
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