Robert Spears follows up his first report with a second from the Music 2.0 Conference. … [Read more...]
Deals of 2004: Kellwood Acquires Phat Fashions
December 13, 2004 By
Susan Kerth's look back at the process leading to Kellwood's acquisition of Phat Fashions reveals the complexities of a deal that might not have happened a few years before, when urban fashion was still treated as a fad rather than an enduring element in the fashion landscape. The especially … [Read more...]
Sweatshop Labor Outlasts Opposition
December 13, 2004 By
An article regarding the outcome of seemingly successful student protests against the use of sweatshop labor for the production of school apparel, reveals the lack of follow through and accountablity enabling corporations to simply outwait consumer campaigns for social reform. … [Read more...]
Purple Haze Sells
December 13, 2004 By
Rich Rock points to the strong early sales of Cam'Ron's new album Purple Haze as conflicting with Cam'Ron's recent claims of underpromotion from his former label Island Def Jam. … [Read more...]
Bubba Sparxxx and Flavor Flav in Action
December 13, 2004 By
Nolan Strong summarizes recent hip hop news items including Bubba Sparxxx signing to Outkast's new Purple Label (distributed by Virgin) and Flavor Flav's plans to self fund his next album in order to avoid involvement with record labels. … [Read more...]
