More Music Industry News 9.07.09 – Spotify, UK P2P Battle, Jay-Z Rushes Release & More

It's a lighter news day today because of the Labor Day holiday in the U.S.  But things are still happening and here are the highlights:

• The big news is the Spotify iPhone, iTouch and Android apps.  Here's our coverage.
• This week's release of re-mastered albums and new video game is dragging The Beatles into the digital age. (Reuters)
• UK musicians are opposing a proposed disconnect policy for P2P abusers. (EFF)
• The release date for Jay-Z's "The Blue Print 3" has been bumped up to Tuesday, September 8th from the original Sept 11th because of links. (HipHopDX)
• Lady Gaga tops all-time UK downloads chart. (Music Ally)
• Slacker Faces the Music with New Smartphone Strategy. (Epicenter)
• Since because of the holiday you might have an extra minute today, check out Clyde Smith's ProHipHop.com. It's my top source for Hip Hop marketing and business news.
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