In the first episode of this series titled: State of the (Music) Industry, we delve into the brewing storm between TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) as they clash over contracts and royalties. Exploring the complexities of music licensing in the digital age, we unravel how this dispute impacts creators and the evolving landscape of content sharing platforms. Moreover, we examine the phenomenon of artists sampling songs, from traditional methods to the direct sampling prevalent in today's music scene. Join us as we dissect the intricacies of copyright, creativity, and commerce in the ever-evolving world of music. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuerated/message