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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 85325, member: 27"] Artists finally grab control while a new Indian music app launches with shared rights, zero gatekeepers, and a loud creator-first stance. Creators call out missing ownership patterns [LIST] [*]Javed Akhtar flagged decades of value without control for writers and singers. [*]He spoke during the Goongoonalo app launch event. [*]He framed the platform as a rights reset for creators. [*]He backed the creator authority over work and careers. [/LIST] Platform enters the Indian music scene [LIST] [*]Goongoonalo debuted as an artist-led music platform in India. [*]The launch dropped 100 original tracks on day one. [*]Every collaborator shares copyright on each song. [*]Creators act as stakeholders inside the ecosystem. [/LIST] Musicians react to creative freedom [LIST] [*]Shankar Mahadevan praised collaboration without hierarchy or fees. [*]He stressed creation without pressure or compromise. [*]Sulaiman Merchant highlighted working without briefs or deadlines. [*]He credited unrestricted release paths for creative clarity. [/LIST] Leadership pushes direct fan connection [LIST] [*]Sridhar Ranganathan rejected algorithm-first music relationships. [*]He emphasized artist control over fan engagement. [*]Sherley Singh described building through long-term artist feedback. [*]She framed the songs as proof of trust-driven collaboration. [/LIST] Industry names show up in force [LIST] [*]Artist investors ranged across lyricists, singers, and composers. [*]Names spanned Javed Akhtar, Shreya Ghoshal, and Hariharan. [*]Guests covered film, music, and culture figures. [*]The turnout signaled strong creator buy-in. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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