Pause:The Lyrical Cause Of Death.Dead artists and musicians can generate profits for decades, The “Death Clause” in music contracts.Death of Artist. In the event the Artist dies or becomes incapacitated during the term of this Agreement, the fabrication, delivery and installation of the Artwork shall be completed pursuant to the Artist’s design, conception and plans by:The major factor is ownership of the music, which, sadly, many musicians don’t have. By and large, record companies own the music and are free to do what they want with it whether the artist is alive or dead. Now in recent decades, with the advent of the CD box set, and remastered re-issues and such, record companies do seek partnership with artists in these projects. Record Labels Could Have Predatory Life Insurance Payout Strategy, Targeting Artists Most Likely To Die.
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The Lyrical Cause Of Death
By: Professor Griff
Verse One
Soul facts, you know that
When the Voice crack, you get back
Contract with no stats
Song plays...on... no wax
Confused.and ...mis-used
Record label....Ahhhhhhbuse
Camera’s Bright lights
No Camera’s.....Good night
Static.... Black Magic
No sleep....Coke habits
Tactic is Classic
No soul... no passion
BRIDGE
Demons and Jinns
Lost fam, Close Friends
Sacrifice, Painless
Blood.drip..…you famous
Hook
PRESS PLAY
HIT RECORD
REWIND
DRAW YOUR SWORD
Deaf Pause
released December 2, 2023
Written,Arranged,Produced and Performed by: Professor Griff
Mixed by: Vance Vex for Solar Sound Studios
Mastered by: Earle Holder for HDQTRZ Studios
Professor Griff
is a cultural entertainment analyst, internationally renowned educator, writer, producer, musician,
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recording artist, and Grammy's recipient
of the Life Time Achievement award 2020. Lecturer and co-founding member of the pioneering and revolutionary Hip Hop group Public Enemy.
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