So far, this column has mainly dealt with pitch-centered music, focusing on harmony and melody. With hip-hop, we generally consider pitch to be of secondary importance, with rhythmic content being primary — which is why rap music often gets short shrift when discussing music theory. This dismissive attitude towards rap music has been p...

In recent years, it’s become more and more common for veteran musicians to sell off the rights to their music, in some form or another. In December, Bruce Springsteen sold his masters and publishing to Sony in a $500 million deal. Bob Dylan also sold his recorded music catalog to Sony in January. Stevie Nicks, David Crosby, Lindsey Buc...

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