George Lucas definitely has a right to be trippin' on me…
“George Lucas definitely has a right to be trippin' on me because the sound at the beginning of my album does sound like his shit. Actually we got the idea from him. And it's like, any-fucking-body can hear that. So he definitely has a legitimate argument and I can't argue that. That's why I'm payin' him the money that he wants. Am I Player-Hatin' on Napster? Um, no. No. I would have no reason to even speak on Napster if they wasn't fuckin' with my music. I'm one of the few individuals in this business that owns his Masters. My Masters come back to me after a certain period of time. And this is something that my kids are gonna be able to eat on in the future, Period.. Napster is just a new high-tech way of Bootlegging, Period! That's all it is and fuck that! A lotta people involved with Napster are talking about music should be free. Well how the fuck are we supposed to make it? It costs to make it! Straight up, this is my job! I bet you there's nobody at Napster that's workin' for free”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Napster is a modern form of bootlegging, challenging revenue models
In simple terms: Napster is illegal music sharing hurting profits
Key Takeaway
Protect creative rights and revenue
Themes
justice
ownership
technology
Mood
critical
defensive
Type
industry
controversial
When to use this quote
- music production
- artist contracts
- legal battles
Key Concepts
copyright law
digital distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists profit in a digital age?
- What fair models balance sharing and payment?
A Different Perspective
Technology also democratizes access to music