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Persuasions Leader Jerry Lawson Dead at 75
Jerry Lawson, who for four decades was the lead singer of the eclectic cult-favorite a cappella group the Persuasions, has died. He was 75.
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July 12, 2019
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A Cappella Group The Persuasions Sue UMG, WMG, Sony/ATV & More Over 48 Years of Unpaid Royalties
A Brooklyn a cappella group known for its five part harmonies is suing five record labels for millions of dollars in damages in New York…
Claudia Rosenbaum, Billboard
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May 18, 2019
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Apple is Being Sued for Using Jamie xx’s “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times)”
The most beloved track from Jamie xx's 2015 Grammy-nominated album In Colour was "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)," featuring Young Thug and Popcaan. It…
Winston Cook-Wilson
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January 25, 2017
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The Persuasions Say Jamie xx Didn’t Contact Them to Clear ‘Good Times’ Sample
Update: A representative for Jamie xx told 'SPIN' that "the sample has been cleared." One of the most alluring parts of the killer new…
James Grebey
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May 22, 2015
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