Jay Z files suit to stop Prince music from leaving Tidal ahead of the Grammys...
From Billboard Magazine
As the estate of Prince negotiates to put the late musician's greatest hits on major streaming outlets in time for the Grammy's, Jay Z-affiliated companies Roc Nation and Tidal-owner Aspiro are raising doubts about the ability of administrator, Bremer Trust, to make moves on Prince's song catalog....
...The filing comes amid news that representatives for Prince's estate are negotiating distribution deals with the likes of Apple and Spotify. Deals are hoped for in time for the February 17 Grammy's, which will be featuring a major tribute to Prince at the awards ceremony.
In a November probate filing, Roc Nation hinted that deals with other streaming outlets could be a violation of its own rights. At the moment, neither Roc Nation nor Aspiro are asserting counterclaims, but both are sticking to the contention that Tidal was licensed or authorized to stream Prince works.And no I did not block Longtime Luker but maybe if we all cross our fingers and think positive thoughts LL will show up and bless us.
