Music Ally published Edward Ginis’ op-ed about new proposals for DDEX, data hoarding by large music companies, and their new Pledge that at the end of any contract with an artist or label, that all data and assets be returned to the artist or owner in the standard DDEX formats
As the Co-Founder of OpenPlay, a music technology company dedicated to streamlining the flow of music across various market channels, I witness firsthand the monumental impact of DDEX standards. They’re the architectural blueprints that guides the seamless exchange of musical assets and metadata among labels, distributors, and digital service providers like Spotify, ensuring that the rightful creators and owners are compensated.
– Edward Ginis, Music Ally
However, it is disheartening to see the misappropriation of the data shared via the DDEX standards by certain factions within our industry. These standards were conceived to foster transparency, efficiency, and fairness but have been weaponized for competitive advantage. Instead of leveraging protocols like CWR to propel the industry forward, some distributors choose to hoard the vital data from the labels they are supposed to be serving.