The 'urban' music debate and takedowns on Twitch

CMU’s Andy Malt and Chris Cooke review key events in music and the music business from the last week, including the debate about the use of the word ‘urban’ to categorise music that has seen Republic Records and the Grammys drop or cut back the use of the term, and Twitch’s latest run-in with the music industry. Setlist is sponsored by 7digital.

SECTION TIMES
01: The ‘urban’ music debate (00:02:20)
02: Twitch takedowns (00:17:05)

STORIES DISCUSSED THIS WEEK
• Republic stops using the word ‘urban’ to describe music
• Grammys update award names and nomination rules in a bid to address racism and corruption accusations
• Twitch reports sudden “influx” of takedown requests as prolific users hit out a copyright claims and channel ban threats

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• Black Music Coalition sets out five priorities to tackle discrimination in the UK music industry
• One Little Indian changes name due to “harmful stereotyping and exploitation of indigenous peoples’ culture”
• Colston Hall provides update on rebrand after its controversial namesake becomes headline news
• Lady Antebellum change name due to association with slave trade
• Gamers debate copyright claims as labels issue takedowns against Twitch (2018 report)
• Amazon upgrades digital locker service (2012 report)

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