Freedom Radio Hour

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss block chain technology and the future of music payment systems. Adam and Eddie also discuss how transparency issues in the music industry could be solved by blockchain technology, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and on the web at: freedomradiohour.com and dwildmusicradio.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss the feud between house music stars Osunlade and Monique Bingham re: Osunlade's call to boycott South Africa. Should a cultural rider be instituted for all DJs and performers? Adam and Eddie also discuss how music streaming is creating a new type of superfan, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and on the web at: freedomradiohour.com and dwildmusicradio.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss the rise and fall of YouTube's Music Key, but will their new 'YouTube Red' subscription platform save the music industry? Adam and Eddie also discuss streaming services and their rush to create original programming, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and on the web at: freedomradiohour.com and dwildmusicradio.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss the decline of nightclub businesses around the world. Are millennials causing nightclubs to become extinct? Adam and Eddie also discuss Pandora's acquisition of Ticketfly and more, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and on the web at: freedomradiohour.com and dwildmusicradio.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss Apple Music boss Jimmy Iovine's blistering comments against rival Spotify's 'freemium' model, but are his comments more telling of problems at Apple Music? Adam and Eddie also discuss utility and culture and their implications on music, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss the federal ruling that song 'Happy Birthday' copyright claims are invalid. Adam and Eddie also discuss the NY Times article Chasing Pirates: Inside Microsoft's War Room and its relationship to dance music, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss Neilson Soundscan's reports on music consumption. Adam and Eddie also discuss major labels' good news with streaming income surpassing download income, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss SoundCloud being sued for copyright infringement by PRS for Music - what does it means for artists and their royalties? Adam and Eddie also discuss Spotify's troubles with updating their terms and conditions, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss two lawsuit decisions involving Pandora, BMI and ASCAP - what does it means for artists and their royalties? Adam and Eddie also discuss the implications of a new leaked contract between Soundcloud and indie music publishers, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss music the latest news re: music streaming services. Adam and Eddie also discuss the leaked contracts between Sony and Spotify, showing where the revenue flows, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss Apple's Beats subscription service. Why are Apple's music streaming plans arousing the interest of regulators? Adam and Eddie also discuss Google, Amazon and Pandora joining forces to fight the music industry against royalty rates, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss the changing tide of Jay-Z's expensive streaming music service, TIDAL. Adam and Eddie also discuss Apple's 30% charge to TIDAL subscribers as well as a new app like a 'Spotify for Concerts,' live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas trace and discuss the origins of CD and digital music piracy. Adam and Eddie also discuss the man who 'broke' the music business, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, host Adam Cruz celebrates co-host Eddie Nicholas' birthday and discuss Eddie's successes as an indie artist. Adam and Eddie also discuss the 'Fair Play, Fair Pay' Act, which would require terrestrial radio stations to join satellite and internet radio in making payments to performers for their broadcast on radio, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss The Indian Premier League's (IPL) copyright issue re: their opening ceremony music. Adam and Eddie also discuss China's $190M in unrecovered public performance royalties hidden in karaoke houses, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss the latest regarding lawsuits involving hit songs 'Blurred Lines' and 'Got To Give It Up' - does inspiration now infringe on copyright? Adam and Eddie also discuss Victor Wills' winning lawsuit, reclaiming copyright from some of disco group The Village People's biggest hits, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss 2 major lawsuits involving hit songs 'Blurred Lines,' 'Got To Give It Up' and most of group The Village People's major disco hits. Adam and Eddie also discuss items to look for when reviewing music agreements, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz & Eddie Nicholas discuss the Copyright office's latest proposals for addressing music royalty payouts. Adam and Eddie also discuss the implications of rapper Jay Z's recent acquisition of WiMP, a Norwegian streaming service, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz and Eddie Nicholas celebrate DIY Creatives; content creators that are doing it for themselves! Adam and Eddie interview special guests HouseHeadz at Home about their Youtube show, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com

On this episode of the Freedom Radio Hour, co-hosts Adam Cruz and Eddie Nicholas celebrate DJ/Producer Mark Mendoza's college graduation and his new Milestone EP. Adam and Eddie also discuss creativity with special guests Flora Cruz, Frankala Garcia, Eloiza Jorge, Rescue Poetix, Nandi Wesley and Rescue Poetix, live on Capital Radio 91.6FM The Heartbeat of Sudan and @ http://freedomradiohour.com