The Music Industry Strikes Back | System Shock Ep 2

Watch Parts 1 and 3 here: With music flowing freely over the internet and nobody paying for it, record companies sought to curb online piracy with the help of celebrities, ad campaigns, and a flood of lawsuits. This episode explores how the music industry, the RIAA, and the U.S. Government went head-to-head with the emerging platforms like Napster, KaZaa, iTunes and more in a battle over music rights and money. #SystemShock #Music #BloombergQuicktake -------- System Shock is an original series focused on the stories behind the technology that disrupted industries forever. See the full series here: Like this video? Subscribe: Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: QuickTake Originals is Bloomberg’s official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from bu