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Which artist famously re-recorded her albums, starting with Fearless, to regain control over her master recordings after her former label sold them?

• Beyoncé

• Taylor Swift

• Adele

• Billie Eilish

Approximately how much do streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music pay artists per stream, on average?

• $0.01 - $0.02

• $0.003 - $0.005

• $0.05 - $0.10

• $0.50 - $1.00

In 2022, a song called Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God) became a global hit after featuring in Stranger Things. Which artist saw a resurgence in their career as a result?

• Kate Bush

• Stevie Nicks

• Madonna

• Annie Lennox

Beyoncé used an unconventional approach for releasing her self-titled album in 2013. What did she do?

• Released it as a surprise with no prior promotion

• Launched it exclusively on vinyl

• Partnered with Netflix for a simultaneous film release

• Released singles every week before the full album

In 2016, Chance the Rapper made history by winning a Grammy with Coloring Book. What was unique about this album?

• It was only distributed digitally and free to stream

• It was the first Grammy-winning album released on vinyl only

• It was recorded entirely on analog equipment

• It was funded through a Kickstarter campaign

Which rapper criticized their record label for giving them a poor contract and started the #FixTheIndustry movement on social media?

• Kanye West

• Megan Thee Stallion

• Lil Nas X

• Cardi B

In 2023, vinyl records outsold CDs in the U.S. for the first time in decades. What is one main reason for vinyl's resurgence?

• Superior sound quality

• Increased popularity among collectors

• Lower production costs compared to CDs

• More frequent appearances in movies

A sync license allows music to be used in visual media like TV shows, ads, or movies. Which song was licensed for an Apple commercial in 2022, significantly boosting its popularity?

• Stay by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber

• Cold Heart by Elton John and Dua Lipa

• Heat Waves by Glass Animals

• The King’s Affirmation by Iniko

The 2021 hit Peaches by Justin Bieber features Daniel Caesar and Giveon. How are royalties typically divided in such collaborations?

• The primary artist gets all royalties, others receive a one-time fee

• Royalties are divided based on the artists’ contribution percentages

• Royalties are split evenly among all featured artists

• Royalties go exclusively to the record label

This year's Paper 3 Context is the ______ industry