“Beat the Bots: Protecting Producers’ Rights in the Age of AI” with Emeka Madubuogo (S2:209)

On this episode of POPLAW, host Desiree sits down with powerhouse entertainment lawyer Emeka Madubuogo, founder of The Madubuogo Firm. With a client roster that includes Grammy-nominated artists, Billboard winners, and deals with the likes of Capitol Records, Nike, and Netflix—Emeka knows the game inside and out. We dive into the Nealy v. Warner Chappell case and the Supreme Court’s recent shift on copyright damages that could change the industry forever. Then we turn up the volume on one of the biggest legal threats to music producers today: AI. From who owns AI-generated music to whether algorithms are the new music thieves, this episode breaks down how producers can protect their beats, their bags, and their legacy. We ask: Can the law keep up with the bots? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices