RIAA Claims Music Pirates Hurt Haiti Fund Raising

Courtesy TorrentFreak  Fri, 03/05/2010 - 15:32

we are the worldThe original “We Are The World” single released in 1985 to help Africa was the first single to receive multi-platinum certification.

It brought in millions of dollars for humanitarian aid and still holds the record for the fastest selling single in the USA.

Dozens of contributing artists waived their rights and performed free of charge to maximize the revenue for Africa.

In an attempt to replicate this success, a group of artists recorded “We Are the World 25 for...


 

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