I'm curious what big-name DJs think about P2P file sharing and the fight with RIAA. Has anyone ran across any articles or quotes about what DJs and producers think about mp3 file swapping? I have my own opinions on it and the RIAA, but I'm curious what the artists think, if they do indeed know the facts.

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Some, or maybe most, don't like it and some are just more or less neutral. For example: Airwave just hates it - he even had to postpone the release of his albom because of it...

I didnt really think the dance music community would mind it. since 90% of dance music only gets released on 12", and the average consumer doesnt buy records. They should think of it as a great promotional tool. It lets the average person hear a track. Then that person will go to see the DJ/Producer spin, which is where all the money in dance music is made anyway. I guess this wont work for people who are soley producers though.

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Originally posted by Ekstasis I didnt really think the dance music community would mind it. since 90% of dance music only gets released on 12", and the average consumer doesnt buy records. They should think of it as a great promotional tool. It lets the average person hear a track. Then that person will go to see the DJ/Producer spin, which is where all the money in dance music is made anyway. I guess this wont work for people who are soley producers though.

word!!!

I'm all about supporting the artists but then again why would I pay for a record (plus shipping to the states) based on a low quality 40 second sample off of Juno? I wouldn't. I, like many others, see mp3's as a promotional tool. I've spent over $1,000 the past few months on vinyl, do you think I would have done that without hearing it on mp3 first? Hell no!

Good points, many of which I've heard from others so far. I especially agree with $tylez, since I'm noticing more local DJs around here doing the same.

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Whence September dusk grows crisper still,
with leaves all crimson conquered,
I yearn to shout,
and dance about,
and stick pickles in my honker...