[Dailychord] 20Sep07: Album sales down 9% despite huge Kanye, 50 tallies

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Album sales down 9% despite huge Kanye, 50 tallies
Story from Billboard.

Jay-Z records new album, inspired by ‘American Gangster’
Story from NY Times.

Dance music returns with rock edge
Story from LA Times. (site reg req’d)

Bowie supports Jena 6
Story from BBC News.

Winehouse doubles up on awards
Story from The Guardian.

Apple and labels challenge EU charges
Story from Bloomberg via Seattle P-I.

Leaked e-mails reveal MediaDefender’s antipiracy woes
Story from CNET.

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