Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
“The revolution that changed the rhythm of the industry.”
Synopsis
In the mid-1990s reports emerged that Prince had fallen into dispute with his record company. Having signed what was ostensibly a new, 100 million dollar contract just a couple of years before, Prince was now demanding - not unreasonably to most commentators - control of his masters and the freedom to release what he wanted when he wanted. After a bitter war of words, during which the star scrawled Slave across his cheek whenever he appeared in public and routinely dissed his label, the parties finally settled and Prince henceforth was free to take full control of his music and the way it was sold to consumers. Prince approached this task with devastating foresight as he routinely created new marketing concepts which, with time, became the norm across the music world.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elio Espana
- Original Title
- Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Prism Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elio Espana
Elio Espana
Rob Johnstone
Department Leadership Roster
Elio Espana
Editor
Elio Espana
Director
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What is Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business about?
In the mid-1990s reports emerged that Prince had fallen into dispute with his record company. Having signed what was ostensibly a new, 100 million dollar contract just a couple of years before, Prince was now demanding - not unreasonably to most commentators - control of his masters and the freedom to release what he wanted when he wanted. After a bitter war of words, during which the star scrawled Slave across his cheek whenever he appeared in public and routinely dissed his label, the parties finally settled and Prince henceforth was free to take full control of his music and the way it was sold to consumers. Prince approached this task with devastating foresight as he routinely created new marketing concepts which, with time, became the norm across the music world.
Who directed Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business?
Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business was directed by Elio Espana.
Who stars in Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business?
The principal cast of Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business includes Prince, Michael Bland, Alan Leeds, Marva King, Joe Levy.
When was Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business released and how long is it?
Slave Trade: How Prince Remade the Music Business was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.