Yesterday’s news cycle was dominated by the early morning decision of the FCC to repeal the rules of Net Neutrality. However, one advert by the Daily Caller featuring FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has caught the eyes of the dance music world for illicitly using the song “Harlem Shake” by Baauer (as well as being cringe as fuck).
Baauer has already said he’s going to take action against the FCC in whatever what he can; now, the track’s label, Mad Decent, has released an official statement, as well.
“Official statement re the use of “Harlem Shake” in Daily Caller’s video of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai: neither Mad Decent nor Baauer approved this use nor do we approve of the message contained therein. We have issued a takedown will pursue further legal action if it is not removed.”
Now, none of this will actually influence FCC policy, but if this exposes even the tiniest chink in the FCC’s armor, we’ll consider it a job well done.
Official statement re the use of "Harlem Shake" in Daily Caller's video of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai: neither Mad Decent nor Baauer approved this use nor do we approve of the message contained therein. We have issued a takedown will pursue further legal action if it is not removed.
— MAD DECENT (@maddecent) December 15, 2017
Photo via Oh Dag Yo Photography © 2016
This article was first published on Your EDM.
Source: Mad Decent Shares Official Statement Regarding FCC Use Of “Harlem Shake”
from News – Your EDM http://ift.tt/2kw8SxG
SUBSCRIBE TO YOUREDM CHANNEL TODAY.
YOUR EDM provides the inside scoop on the EDM industry.
Subscribe and go DEEP inside the electronic scene.
SPONSORS
Sourced by actual house heads who have supported the EDM scene, music, culture, and vibe collectively for decades Always dedicated to showing love and support for the fellow artists, promoters, and supporters.
House Music is the soul survivor of a murdered disco dynasty. A dynasty that brought freedom of experession through dance and fashion. A definite anti-establishment media HIT job programmed and pushed thru corporate radio. - Jason Ring
ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon