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Max Romeo via Instagram. Max Romeo filed a suit against Universal Music Group to claim 47 years of unpaid royalties, that is almost as long as you have been alive. Max Romeo filed a suit against Universal Music Group to claim 47 years of unpaid royalties, that is almost as long as you have been alive.

Max Romeo Dies at 80 From Reported Heart Complications Amid Ongoing $15M Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group

Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo has died at the age of 80 from reported heart complications, just months after filing a major lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) for nearly five decades

12/04/2025

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Scariest Reggae Songs Of All Time

Reggae music may be celebrated for its positive vibrations and messages of peace, but lurking in its depths are songs that explore the supernatural, tales of dread, and darker sides of society.

31/10/2024

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Year In Review: Bounty Killer, Max Romeo, Sinéad O’Connor, Rvssian, and Patra Lead The Top 5 Headlines On World Music Views for 2023

From reggae icon Max Romeo‘s bold $15 million lawsuit against Universal Music Group for 47 years of unpaid royalties to Bounty Killer’s $25,000 battle to reclaim publishing rights from No Doubt, the

30/12/2023

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The Business of Jamaican Music: Ownership, Tours, Unpaid Royalties, and The Streaming Evolution

Backing band member Nigel Staff recently dismissed the notion of independence within the Jamaican music industry, directing his critique towards the CEO of this publication, albeit in a somewhat disjointed manner. In

29/11/2023

Dancehall·Editorial·Music Business·Record Label News·Reggae

Max Romeo ‘Chased The Devil’ And Went From BBC Ban to Reggae Icon

In 1976, Max Romeo, a relatively unknown reggae singer at the time, faced a BBC ban on his song “Wet Dream,” a risqué hit from 1969 that gained popularity through word-of-mouth and

09/10/2023

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Max Romeo, Sampled By Jay-Z, Says Universal Music Group Owes Him 47 Of Years Royalties

Jamaican roots reggae musician Max Romeo known for chart success in Jamaica and the U.K. has broken his silence on a US$15 Million lawsuit filed against Universal Music Group for royalties owed to him

04/10/2023

Legal·Music Business·Uncategorized

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