When did goapele closer come out
Goapele: I just ran into one of the men from SoundExchange the other night and I was like, ‘I like you because SoundExchange pays me sometimes quicker than I’ll see money from other ways that I get my royalties.’ It might not be as well known for a lot of artists, but I think they’re still getting hip to getting compensated for what is streaming and all the different ways your music is getting out there.
What’s your take on streaming services and receiving compensation for it?
WHEN DID GOAPELE CLOSER COME OUT FULL
Moderated by Verizon’s Krista Bourne, Goapele and James fielded questions from a room full of journalists tackling TIDAL, Instagram and the importance of reflecting the times. While enjoying fried chicken, baked fish and mouth-watering gumbo at New Orleans’ famous Dooky Chase’s at Essence Festival earlier this month, soul singers Luke James and Goapele spoke candidly about the evolving music industry and the effect it has on the art. Writer(s): BROWN DAVID DARNELLLyrics powered by If You Didn’t Go To Essence Fest, Here’s 8 Reasons To Visit New Orleans
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