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KRS-1 says he will sue radio stations that play his music.

raccoonradio

raccoonradio

Oh...kay.

http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/09/krs-one-will-sue-radio-stations-play-music/

>>“If the radio ever played my music, I would sue them,” KRS-One told whomag.net “And they know it, which is why they don’t play my music. If you play KRS, I’ll sue you. Straight up. I don’t even want my music on mainstream radio. They don’t deserve it. They destroy careers.”

Mr. 1 was featured in REM's Radio Song. Sue!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGXVyDsOV2w

>>"Hey! I can't find nothin' on the radio. Yo, turn to that station."
 
raccoonradio said:
Oh surely you remember him on "Radio Song"...I just think it's crazy, radio helps careers not destroys them.
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That depends on which side of the line you are on. It may boost a musician's career, but it also has killed the careers of many in the business.

R
 
Yep, he appeared on REM's "Radio Song". As it is an REM song, I don't think this lawsuit thing applies.

For those not familiar with him, KRS-1 had some hits back in the late 80s under the name Boogie Down Productions. No gangsta or booty stuff, he was political. Think of him as a poor man's Public Enemy. But like most hip-hop from that era, he pretty much faded into obscurity, as performers in that genre have a shorter shelf life than any other genre. My first thought is that this is a weak attempt to save face, as he knows that nobody plays his music anymore anyways.

I do recall giving him a few spins on my college show back in the day, though never got into his music. Though I highly doubt he'll come out and sue me.
 
REALLY? Wow. Talk about burning your bridges!

Ask any independent musician or band: Any radio airplay is GOOD radio airplay. Whatever gets them out to the clubs to see your show.
 
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