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# This Week In Music Commentary
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/this-week-in-music-commentary-2-12/
- Published: 2018-05-13T09:19:00.000Z
- Updated: 2018-05-13T09:19:00.000Z
- Description: In commentary this week, we hear from TIDAL on why an inflated streams report is a smear campaign, what's going on at the ASCAP EXPO, and why it is that. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/05/this-week-in-music-commentary-2-12.html]
- Author: admin
- Tags: Music Business, Music Tech, 2010 FIFA World Cup, Adidas, Advertising, Africa, African Americans, Australia, Bass Player (magazine), Bernie Sanders, Kanye West, United Kingdom, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:05

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In commentary this week, we hear from TIDAL on why an inflated streams report is a smear campaign, what's going on at the ASCAP EXPO, and why it is that artists and influencer have more power than ever before.
- [**TIDAL Calls Inflated Streams Report 'Smear Campaign'**](https://www.hypebot.com/tidal-calls-inflated-streams-report-a-smear-campaign/)
- **[Why Artists And Influencers Have More Power Than Ever](https://www.hypebot.com/why-artists-and-influencers-have-more-power-than-ever/)**
- **[10 Reasons You Should Join Us At ASCAP EXPO Right Now \[Kosha Dillz\]](https://www.hypebot.com/10-reasons-you-should-go-to-the-ascap-expo-right-now/)**
- [**Jay-Z Slams SEC Subpoena As 'Celebrity Hunt'**](https://www.hypebot.com/jay-z-slams-sec-subpoena-as-celebrity-hunt/)

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