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Breaking News: The Business of Music: Operating with Impunity?


Posted: May 17, 2014 7:21 AM PST  Re-Posted September 1, 2014
Written by Tiwanda Lovelace of Seven West Productions - Bio | Email  | Website |  Online Book Store
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

Harassed and Homeless for Fighting for My Rights...

"The more you stand up for yourself, the more opposition you have to endure. 

Even with proof of deliberate violations, even without having any personal mental or emotional issues, even though you do not have any substance abuse issues...the system will deliberately oppress and prevent you from maintaining employment. 

Their Lies and hate, prevent you from conducting business when you speak out against the system designed to violate certain individuals. These same individuals that they used to make a profit and then they discard you.

They present you in the worst light in order to justify little or no compensation."

Even with with work experience and many employable skills, I don't even receive an interview call in over a year.

So I developed products and I have been traveling to promote my books and poetry but when no one supports your efforts this eventually causes homelessness. 

I worked for many years in the music business and they used 40+ songs lyrics and melodies that made them hundreds of millions of dollars but because I am an unaligned African American Woman, this system feels that I am not entitled to having rights so they do not feel that they have to pay. 

Others don't like my response to what has been allowed to continue and some do not care because of their own hardships.

Posted: April 10, 2014 7:21 AM PST Updated: April 16, 2014 4:00 PM PST

Written by Tiwanda Lovelace of Seven West Productions - Bio | Email  | Website |  Online Book Store

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These multiple legal situations also involves: Officials, Major Music Labels, Michigan Courts, Dekalb County Police and Georgia Court’s - violation of Due Process, officials ‘acting under color of law’ to deprive rights and alleges judicial misconduct. 


There were hundreds of millions of dollars in music royalties involved with the multiple allegations of copyright infringements, breach of contract, song placements prior to Zomba contract and deprivation of civil rights that all stemmed from conflict between major entities and opponents. 

Lawsuits were filed in Both - 
Detroit, Michigan AND Dekalb County, Georgia. 

The first lawsuit was filed in Michigan after two lawyers advised me that the Co-Publishing Agreement with Zomba was standard.

After failed attempts at having me sign management contracts with their Producers, I was provided with music tracks and encouraged to build my own team. 

After submitting and discussing 40+ songs, it became clear that there was no intention of honoring that Agreement. I began to realize that Zomba had both - initiated and/or allowed the materials that I had submitted and discussed with their representatives to be used and 'gutted' by others. 

Zomba is a music publishing company who works with ALL of the Major Music Labels. 

I began to hear musical works on the radio that were derived from songs that I submitted.

 After submitting these songs, someone associated with the business brought it to my attention that an artist by the name of Desire (real name Monique), with the help of Michael Powell, Art & Rhythm’s – Larry Roc Campbell, Paul D. Allen, and Larry Hatcher has received a 6 album deal with Warner Chapel label releasing single.


Zomba is a music publishing company who works with ALL of the Major Music Labels.

I reached out to many for assistance by providing supporting documentation and I requested intervention from the beginning. I have a long list that consist of very prominent attorney’s, governmental groups and organizations that were contacted. Some showed interest but declined assistance, while others pretended that the violent acts did not exist. 

I filed a lawsuit against BMI, Zomba and Jive because of their lack of response to my request as to how BMG, MCA, EMI, WEA, Polygram and Jive have released songs which blatantly infringe upon my copyrights. 

I filed a lawsuit claiming Antitrust Violations, Breach of Contract and Copyright Infringements. I also requested counsel be assigned due to multiple, coincidental acts of violence surrounding my family.

Although the Amended Complaint was ‘set forth in short, plain statements' as required by law. Clearly explained Each document listed as Exhibits and filed in accordance with Federal Civil Procedures, the courts ignored the Complaint and the supporting documents. 

The Michigan courts dismissed my case as frivolous preventing me an opportunity to have my case heard. Judge Bernard A. Friedman cited that my complaint was bizarre, irrational and indeed delusional. Judge Friedman continues to state that the complaint is fanciful and delusional. 

I didn’t know that copyrights, phone records and certified mail receipts were miscellaneous papers.


 ‘It is easier to ignore facts and allow corruption to continue by claiming that my complaint was bizarre, irrational and indeed delusional but I didn’t imagine bullet holes, family members assaulted, friend and house shot up, my songs ‘gutted’ and played on the radio...


Both lawsuits  demonstrates questionable, unethical and egregious behavior by some of the courts representatives. This is no coincidence that two courts in different states would ignore actual factual claims against the same person who initially filed complaint against music industry reps. 

Multiple criminal activities and misconduct are used to prevent and hinder justice for decades...from the simple auto accidents to the major lawsuits.  

Court Records can be found by using Pacer.gov!


SEE FOR YOURSELF - PACER Printout and Key-Points:


Lovelace vs. Zomba

GEORGIA COURTS ALLOWED DEFENDANTS TO DENY SERVICE AND THEY PLACED BLAME ON PLAINTIFF WHEN COURTS CLERKS WAS CLEARLY ORDERED TO PROCESS. 

THE COURTS OWN SYSTEM SHOWED SERVICE OF SUMMONS WAS INDEED PROCESSED BUT JUDGE IGNORED.

PLAINTIFF FILED REPEATED MOTIONS FOR CORRECTION AND NOTICE OF ERROR BUT COURTS IGNORED OBVIOUS CONCERNS WITH THE CLERKS OFFICE BEHAVIOR.



1. Plaintiff filed Lawsuit representing herself In Forma Pauperis.

2. Plaintiff's Lawsuit survived a Frivolity Review.

3. The Court Ordered that the Clerks Office process 


the necessary paperwork; INCLUDING, USM-285 SUMMONS 

because plaintiff was unable to afford processing fees. 

The Summons advised the Defendants-Dekalb County Police Dept. to answer the Complaint filed against them within 20 days.


4. Clerks Ignored and Excluded 1st Defendants-Dekalb County Police Dept. from Docket even though they were listed 1st on the Original Complaint.



5. Pacer No. 9 - shows that the SUMMONS 

WAS ISSUED ON 03/16/2004 to the Defendants-Dekalb 

County Police Dept. BUT after (4) Four Months past the 

allotted (20) twenty days...





They DENIED receiving the Summons processed by the Clerk's Office.


6. Per Courts Order and Summons, the Defendants-


Dekalb County Police Dept. had (20) days to file an 

Answer with the Courts; yet, they did not.


7. Plaintiff filed Motion for Entry of Default and Motion for 
Summary Judgment because the Defendants did not Answer 
the Complaint.






8. Defendants-Dekalb County Police DENIED receiving 

the Summons and blamed Plaintiff. Defendants did not 


file their response to Motion until  07/09/2004, 

AFTER THE JUDGE WAS SWITCHED


Again, that was (4) Four months later after Judge was 

switched without cause.



Courts switched Judges on 07/12/2004 - two months after 

receiving Motion for Summary Judgment.


Clerks never submitted Amended Motion for 

Summary Judgment w/ Supporting Documentation to Support 

Genuine Issue for Trial to then Judge Jack T Camp. 



Instead the clerks mislabeled the Motion as Miscellaneous on 

the Court’s Docket. 



Plaintiff filed Motion for Entry of Default and Motion for Summary Judgment 
BUT Courts and Clerk's Office Conspired, ignored and waited allowing Defendants- DEKALB COUNTY POLICE an additional 
(4) Four Months Later - 07/09/2004, 

Courts switched Judges on 07/12/2004 

(two months after receiving Motion for 

Summary Judgment) but Clerks never 

submitted Amended Motion for Summary 

Judgment to then Judge Jack T Camp.


Judge Jack T Camp was fair and impartial 

in recognizing that if certain criteria was 

met...Dekalb County Police can be a 

suable entity!


Pacer.gov Printout:
Lovelace vs. Dekalb County Police





 
Pacer Court records No. 7 – Order instructs Clerk’s Office to list Dekalb county Police to complaint and to forward Plaintiff USM285 forms for completion. This was in response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Correction and Notice of Error regarding Clerk’s Office excluding defendants, Dekalb County Police Department from the Complaint


On 02-17-2004, Pacer Court records No. 8 – Plaintiff’s USM285 forms and Summons were completed and returned. Lovelace returned ALL completed forms as directed.


NOTE: Amended Motion (12) was not submitted to Judge. AND the Amended Motion for Entry of Default / Motion for Summary Judgment from 05/06/2004 to July even though Defendants had only 20 days to respond.

COURTS ALLOWED DEFENDANTS TO DENY SERVICE AND THEY PLACED BLAME ON PLAINTIFF WHEN COURTS CLERKS WAS CLEARLY ORDERED TO PROCESS. 
THE COURTS OWN SYSTEM SHOWED SERVICE OF SUMMONS WAS INDEED PROCESSED BUT JUDGE IGNORED.


On 03-16-2004, Pacer Court records No. 9 – Summons was issued for Defendants Dekalb County Police. Clear as day, pacer showed that the Clerk’s Office processed Summons for Defendants.











Summons Issued - Date Stamped



9 - SUMMONS WAS ISSUED 03/16/2004

12 - Clerks should have listed as Amended Motion for Summary Judgment instead of Motion for Miscellaneous Relief - Clerks delayed submitting to Judge





(12) - Amended Motion for Summary Judgment was entered into court system on 05/06/2004 but listed as Motion for Miscellaneous Relief.
Courts switched Judges on 07/12/2004 (two months after receiving Motion for Summary Judgment) but Clerks never submitted Amended Motion for Summary Judgment to then Judge Jack T Camp.









CLEARLY SAYS FILED 04/23/04 AND 
MAILED04/26/04…


Plaintiff provided courts with 3 copies 

(as confirmed by date-stamps and as confirmed 

received and mailed below!)




SOME OF THE CLERKS PERFORMED THEIR DUTIES AND MAILED MOTIONS BUT DEFENDANTS DENIED RECEIVING EITHER THE SUMMONS OR MOTIONS. 




(12) - Amended Motion for Summary Judgment was entered into court system on 05/06/2004 but listed as Motion for Miscellaneous Relief.

Amended Motion for Entry of Default w/ Docs Supporting Genuine Issue for Trial

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Courts switched Judges on 07/12/2004 (two months after receiving Motion for Summary Judgment) but Clerks never submitted Amended Motion for Summary Judgment to then Judge Jack T Camp.


U.S. DOJ Marshal USM-285 Initial Process Paperwork


NOTE ABOVE: This was a part of the initial paperwork that was used by Clerks Office to process Service upon the Defendants 



Clerks Secondary U.S. DOJ Marshal's 
USM-285 Process of Service Form







Clerks decided to process anotherSummons - (4) Four Months Later - 07/09/2004, 

NOTE: Plaintiff’s signature not listed…

ALSO...These forms are processed by U.S. DOJ. This Entity was previously contacted regarding Zomba case in Michigan. 

I find it hard to believe that anyone could sue the Police Dept and it not raise an eyebrow within this governmental agency. See below:

Clerk ignored Request for Summary Motion for Judgment after allotted 20 days for response and after switching Judges. I was never addressed but the Clerks processed this without a Court Order. 

The initial Courts Order advising Clerks to process was back in February not July. Clerks was supposed to Enter Default and Motion for Summary Judgments after 20 days.

PACER.GOV

On 01-30-2004, Pacer Court records No. 7 – Order instructs Clerk’s Office to list Dekalb county Police to complaint and to forward Plaintiff USM285 forms for completion. This was in response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Correction and Notice of Error regarding Clerk’s Office excluding defendants, Dekalb County Police Department from the Complaint.

On 02-17-2004, Pacer Court records No. 8 – Plaintiff’s USM285 forms and Summons were completed and returned. Lovelace returned ALL completed forms as directed.


On 03-16-2004, Pacer Court records No. 9 – Summons was issued for Defendants Dekalb County Police. Clear as day, pacer showed that the Clerk’s Office processed Summons for Defendants.

Plaintiff filed Motion for Entry BUT Courts and Clerk's Office conspired and waited allowing Defendants- DEKALB COUNTY POLICE an additional 
(4) Four Months Later - 07/09/2004, 

after switching judges and ignoring courts own system- Service of Summons was ignored. 


Lovelace vs. Zomba Lawsuit

I filed a lawsuit against BMI, Zomba and Jive because of their lack of response to my request as to how BMG, MCA, EMI, WEA, Polygram and Jive have released songs which blatantly infringe upon my copyrights. 






Initial Request for D.O.J. Assistance -Zomba




DOJ Ignored Coincidental Violent Acts, Docs and Exhibits

DOJ - Chose to take No Action




Clearly, this is NOT just an issue of Breach of Contract!
DOJ - Chose to take No Action


DOJ Antitrust Division Letter Returning Exhibits

See Below:


This letter is implying that I requested closure but previous letter ignored everything; including multiple violent acts…







DOJ Advised Materials Were Lost


There should have been a record from previous correspondents especially since U.S. Department of Justice - Marshal Division was used to serve Defendants years later.


A Monopoly Exist: Not the Game!

When reviewing and comparing the allegations of copyright infringements, civil rights violations, etc… listed in Lovelace vs. Zomba AND Lovelace vs. Dekalb County Police it is apparent that they work together in a combined effort to monopolize.

I say this because when attempting to seek resolution you are faced with the following:
1.      Being denied representation because of either a ‘conflict of interest’ issue due to the industry being controlled.

2.      The fact that no entertainment attorney wants to slug it out on your behalf for fear of preventing further or future business.

3.       Most attorneys require a very large retainer that the artist usually doesn’t have. The lack of funds is usually because the initial attorney had advised this artist that the contract with low figures were standard in the business encouraging acceptance.

4.      Under false pretense, promises and manipulation, the publishing or record take your materials/works.  The publishing or record company contract will then state that your contract says that we can choose not to pursue your claims.

5.      You are faced with major opposition from multiple sources. I have had multiple major companies violate the Federal Trade Commission Fair Trade Act and Competition Laws. They assisted with hindering my efforts in promoting and marketing my Titles by creating fake sellers, re-routed links to other products, listed titles in the wrong categories and listed incorrect prices. These other companies circumventing justice when I was promoting my books that were exposing the blatant tactics and methods subjected.

I no longer wonder why people would easily associate the word ‘slave’ with the music business and the prison system. The courts only seem to recognize the goals of the major corporations.

I filed a lawsuit against BMI, Zomba and Jive because of their lack of response to my request as to how BMG, MCA, EMI, WEA, Polygram and Jive have released songs which blatantly infringe upon my copyrights. I sent these lyrics to Zomba and discussed these works in detail. 

Clearly, I have been denied my rights and this definitely confirms a Monopoly situation.

I was very emotional at this time and although I lacked the skill of a licensed attorney, my revised complaint complied completely with Fed. Rules of Civil Procedure but the courts responded as if they did not receive this revised copy.

I provided copies of copyrights. I provided proof of certified mailings and other documents to support that I required courts assistance. Although I requested assistance from the DOJ and the courts due to violence. These acts of violence were ignored and these supporting documents were referred to as miscellaneous papers.

On July 22, 1996 the courts dismissed my case as frivolous preventing me an opportunity to have my case heard. Judge Bernard A. Friedman cited that my complaint was bizarre, irrational and indeed delusional. Judge Friedman continues to state that the complaint is fanciful and delusional. I didn’t know that copyrights and certified mail receipts were miscellaneous papers.


The definition of a Monopoly is complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market, a large company that has a monopoly, complete ownership or control of something. This sums everything up in a single sentence. 


How else is this allowed to continue with impunity?

It was acceptable to those in positions when the decision was made to try to induce a suicidal response until I chose to fight back. Suddenly, I became the one responsible for the aftermath. 

When I began to describe the entire event from my experience and background as being victimized, suddenly I am supposed to be a snitch but it is supposed to be okay for everyone to try to quietly murder me and I am not supposed to fight back?

It is impossible and let’s not forget that I was there at the initial onset, watching ALL assist in obtaining my materials for the grand finale which was to be - my demise. Some would like for you to believe that this is the work of one person but none of the possible scapegoats had the power to orchestrate all of these coordinated events.

Although I can only guess that some individual representing a specific group may have devised a scheme to use this situation for profit. 

Even if this was the case, the only reason why this would be possible is if both parties involved didn’t recognize me as a person because it is a predominantly male dominated industry. 

There was no acknowledgment or contact with me at all other than abuse.

It is possible that others may have negatively been affected and they may have required representation but instead of addressing me so that I could clarify that there are compounded situations, assisting in clearing up the entire ‘cluster muck.’ 

I say this because after being violated, I had hospital employee’s whisper to each other within earshot, ‘that’s what he’s supposed to do…’ as they looked at me smiling and smirking. They had to be implying that they were representing another party.

There are too many coincidences where some horrible act is attributed to a single individual for this to be random. This is why I really want nothing to do with any one of those producers from my past. 

If my material helps alleviate persecution for anyone by clarifying some information, that is fine but I have received a large amount of retaliation so just knowing that someone allowed my family and I to become subjected as a scapegoat is unacceptable.

Instead of communicating, these individuals decided to launch this campaign to possibly cover for the geniuses who actually may have used their positions to manipulate a payoff. I say this because this may be contributing to the immense pressure for me to ‘let it go,’ or the reasons why it was so important for me to ‘just die’ or the pressure to force an acceptance of a minuscule offer.

I conducted business forthright and with good intentions. I completed split sheets on shared works and I required signed agreements for those who chose to work on projects with me.  

In addition, I was able to secure four or five exclusive writers under my Production Company, Seven West. After providing Zomba with copies of my writer’s contracts, I never heard from these writers again.

I discussed and submitted over 40 forty plus musical lyrics and melodies. I didn’t give permission and I did not sign my works away. I signed one co-publishing agreement for fifty percent - ONLY. 

Still, I was forced to listen to my musical lyrics and melodies on the radio for decades as they reached the top the charts but I received no royalties, only threats. 

With the information provided here and in all three of my titles, there should not be any doubt as to this clearly exposing corruption, conspiracies and the monopolization of an industry. 

What I find to be really deplorable is that in addition to having to fight those is power and positions, there are individuals who will combined their efforts to also apply social pressure to invoke a form of social exile. These people take pleasure in exacting revenge in the name of others that have pointed blame at you for messing up their deal and standing up for your work.  

I write my books so that I can reach both those who are in need of this information and those who are in a position to address the blatant atrocities properly. I also write in order to reach any sensible human beings not taken in by the lies, greed and payoffs, etc... that allow this to continue in the hopes that they will help.

Somewhere there is a Jehovah’s Witness or some other group who will become subjected to the same tactics and methods. 

I want them to be able to make an informed decision to protect themselves against the traps or at least recognize the need to tailor their contract and request a sufficient amount of advance to protect themselves after the games begin because most entertainment attorneys will not risk future business by educating you once you have been selected or branded as ‘the Mark.’

I plan to continue to write my books and blogs until it is clear that this has been a deliberate attempt to induce suicidal actions, to violate my civil and human rights, to subject me to continued persecution in order to cause my surrender or demise. 

With the information provided here and in all three of my titles, there should not be any doubt as to this clearly exposing corruption, conspiracies and the monopolization of an industry. 

Caught in crossfire between major entities; the system and those who have been negatively impacted - I am forced to live as a homeless outcast. In this case, I have lived in many cities, moving from town to town looking for a home and a support base but the people in positions have ensured that too many people have been negatively affected.

There have been women and children assaulted and violated; yet, NO ONE has made an effort to bring an end to this entire ordeal because each are fighting to justify their own actions. Again, these continued incidents are instigated in the hopes that this will ensure that no one will support your fight for justice.

Those in or associated with the music industry have engaged in, encouraged and have allowed violent acts to incur solely due to their pride, greed and hate.  While behind the scenes, the hurting of others continue so that they will hate you too...this is not a game! 

I know too many who have been raised as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and they are now labeled and receiving SSI-Social Security Benefits or suffering from some sort of depression related to these practices. 

This is their answer after brutalizing human beings...split up their royalties between big-wigs, make promises to their minions, lock the victims up, label them, induce suicide and/or murder. 

I disagree with raising children as victims and not preparing them for the world outside of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

There is no reason why the police departments should be able to use their positions to deliberately profit and cause harm to a relative of someone accused of killing a police officer. There are too many coincidences and events surrounding one individual for EVERYONE to ignore FACTS!


Proof of a Conspiracy


There are too many coincidences and events surrounding one individual for EVERYONE to ignore FACTS! There are too many coincidences where some horrible act is attributed to a single individual for this to be random. The following points clearly demonstrates a combined effort:

1.      In order for BMG, MCA, PolyGram, EMI, the Sony Group or the WEA Group to have multiple blatant similarities to songs listed in copyright infringements this has to be a combined effort and these label reps working together. This was a combined effort to circumvent justice to monopolize.

2.      Mail tampering amongst different carriers was definitely involved and proven with documentation. Two separate carriers admitted in writing referencing being unable to explain mail delivery delays. This was a combined effort to circumvent justice to monopolize.

3.      Not one of these individuals would be able to track and coordinate persecution and harassment. This was a combined effort to circumvent justice to monopolize.

4.      Not one of these individuals would be able to manipulate the violations of my Civil Rights AND orchestrate the questionable behavior from both the States of Georgia and Michigan Court’s. This was a combined effort to circumvent justice to monopolize.

5.      No single person is able to orchestrate the unprovoked modification of criminal background records. Suddenly officials were ready to enforce their duties when choosing to violate the Due Process Clause but unavailable to honor the duties involved in upholding a citizens rights. This was a combined effort to circumvent justice.

There are a lot of artist that befall convenient legal issues prior to releasing projects - (Example: Tupac never had a criminal record prior to his release).

6.      The illegally obtained warrant was issued conveniently during the days when I was suffering through retaliation and my torturous days of being forced to listen to all my ‘gutted’ works on the radio, etc... This required combined effort to induce hopelessness and suicide.

7.      The timing of the execution of this illegally obtained warrant was in sync with everything that was going on around my trials with seeking assistance from attorneys and all of the many groups. I had filed the copyrights listed below and they were processed just months prior to the illegally obtained warrant being issued.

8.      More importantly, for decades I have been contacting governmental agencies, groups, organizations and attorneys off and on since the beginning.  I was providing supporting documents which substantiate my claims and CLEARLY raise questions regarding these compounded coincidences but I am refused.

9.       The fact that these agency and groups that are neglecting to acknowledge blatant wrongs; they’re inaction whether direct or indirect, inadvertently supports this injustice. Promoting deprivation of rights when an obvious injustice is ignored.


10.  When any other corporation is found to be in violation of someone’s rights or involved in any unethical behavior, they are held liable. How is it that an industry can deprive rights and deny compensation from their employees (artist/producers) without being held accountable for decades? 

What’s Love Got to Do with It?


During this ordeal there have been multiple references to Love or an attempt to play some sort of ‘heartbreak hotel’ game. I know that it is not uncommon for music to remind you of a person; especially, if you wrote lyrics for or with that person. Miraculously, I was supposed to listen to some music and fall in love, allowing some man with whom I have no connection to or any communication with for decades… to take control of my situation?

If someone cared, they should have made it clear but after being violated, harassed and ostracized for decades...it is too late! 

Every time that I think of either of them, I am reminded of how many people have used their names when inflicting harm, mocking and violating. True or not, it is clear that I now associate the violation of women and children with both major entities. 

Playing a song to induce feelings and emotions without an individual having had a previous relationship and expecting results is foolish. That kind of thinking is not realistic and if you believe otherwise than you may want to seek professional help. This was not done out of love and it’s not about one man’s actions, this was a joint effort!

I thought Copyright Laws were supposed to protect writers! I have been copyrighting my lyrics and melodies since 1991. 

Even with Copyrights, proof of submission, phone records proving works were discussed and blatant similarities to works released on major labels - I was denied representation. 

Even with Lawsuit filed in accordance with Federal Rules on Civil procedures, I was not given an opportunity to address my claims in court!


With all that was mentioned, courts ignored actual events of violence, denied that stress can attribute to and cause physical ailments.

So, let me get this right…I imagined my house getting shot up, double homicide, children assaulted and sister getting raped and dropped off at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Michigan Judge could have assigned counsel or made another decision. Talk about getting assaulted, I felt violated all over again. 

Zomba is a music publishing company who works with ALL of the Major Music Labels.


There are no statutes of limitations on civil rights 

violations; especially, with all of the tactics and 

methods used to circumvent justice. I intend to 

continue to seek counsel and find someone who 

wants to put an end to blatant violations of civil 

rights and make those who can ...do what they 

are supposed to do.



This is really a Dirty Game!

THESE ARE NO COINCIDENCES!
THEY DON’T WANT ME TO SELL MY BOOKS EXPOSING THESE ATROCITIES BUT THEY DON’T WANT TO ACKNOWLEDGE ME
AS A HUMAN BEING.
Each instance listed above and in the Extra Clippings can easily be categorized as violating the Federal Fair Trade Act and Unfair Competition Laws.


In Order for the Music Business and the Court System to continue blatant wrongdoing for decades, It would appear that this 'System' profits and Encourages these violations to continue.

People want you to believe that Money, Payoffs, Popularity Contests and Racism Supersedes Having 

Rights Guaranteed by The Constitution of the United States...But I AM NOT LETTING GO!


The definition of a Monopoly is complete control of the entire supply of goods or of a service in a certain area or market, a large company that has a monopoly, complete ownership or control of something. This sums everything up in a single sentence. How else is this allowed to continue with impunity?

Attorney's knowingly conspire to have you  sign a standard contract for small amount when they know that you will need a large retainer when the deal goes sour. 

Under false pretense, promises and manipulation, the publishing or record take your materials/works.  

Music Publisher manipulates to obtain fresh ideas and woks with the intention of using works said works without honoring the Agreement. They flash a list of Major Labels that they will place your works with but then deny you royalties.

The Courts work against the Artist repeatedly by refusing to even acknowledge your complaints across State lines; which prevents relief that would allow you to secure an appropriate retainer. 

The Artist/writer/small publishing and production companies are unable to operate or conduct business because the industry conspires against them.

In addition, there is coincidental acts of violence, isolation and oppression used to intimidate...preventing proper resolution.

The publishing or record company contract will then state that your contract says that we can choose not to pursue your claims. 

You are faced with major opposition from multiple sources. I have had multiple major companies violate the Federal Trade Commission Fair Trade Act and Competition Laws. 

They assisted with hindering my efforts in promoting and marketing my Titles by creating fake sellers, re-routed links to other products, listed titles in the wrong categories and listed incorrect prices. 

These other companies circumventing justice when I was promoting my books that were exposing the blatant tactics and methods subjected.

15 U.S. Code § 2 - Monopolizing trade a felony; penalty


Every person who shall monopolize, or attempt to monopolize, or combine or conspire with any other person or persons, to monopolize any part of the trade or commerce among the several States, or with foreign nations, shall be deemed guilty of a felony, and, on conviction thereof, shall be punished by fine not exceeding $100,000,000 if a corporation, or, if any other person, $1,000,000, or by imprisonment not exceeding 10 years, or by both said punishments, in the discretion of the court.



Even with all of the documentation 

regarding multiple events of violence, 

court misconduct, mail tampering, etc..

recently I received this notice from the 

D.O.J Antitrust Division....


Dear Ms. Lovelace:

Thank you for contacting the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.  The Citizen Complaint Center has carefully reviewed your complaint and understands your concerns, but we have determined that the information provided does not raise antitrust issues that warrant further review by the Division.  We have your information on file and should the legal staff need further information, they may contact you in the future.  If you have not already done so, you might wish to consult a private attorney. 

You might wish to explore our website which contains a primer on antitrust laws and explains what constitutes an antitrust violation.  http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/; http://www.justice.gov/atr/public/div_stats/antitrust-enfor-consumer.pdf;http://www.usdoj.gov/atr/public/guidelines/209114.htm

We appreciate your interest in the enforcement of the federal antitrust laws and we hope you are able to resolve your concerns.

Sincerely,

Citizen Complaint Center
Antitrust Division
Department of Justice







I have read their website information and it says:



The Sherman Act outlaws "every contract, combination, or conspiracy in restraint of trade," and any "monopolization, attempted monopolization, or conspiracy or combination to monopolize." Long ago, the Supreme Court decided that the Sherman Act does not prohibit every restraint of trade, only those that are unreasonable. For instance, in some sense, an agreement between two individuals to form a partnership restrains trade, but may not do so unreasonably, and thus may be lawful under the antitrust laws. On the other hand, certain acts are considered so harmful to competition that they are almost always illegal. These include plain arrangements among competing individuals or businesses to fix prices, divide markets, or rig bids. These acts are "per se" violations of the Sherman Act; in other words, no defense or justification is allowed.
The penalties for violating the Sherman Act can be severe. Although most enforcement actions are civil, the Sherman Act is also a criminal law, and individuals and businesses that violate it may be prosecuted by the Department of Justice. Criminal prosecutions are typically limited to intentional and clear violations such as when competitors fix prices or rig bids. The Sherman Act imposes criminal penalties of up to $100 million for a corporation and $1 million for an individual, along with up to 10 years in prison. Under federal law, the maximum fine may be increased to twice the amount the conspirators gained from the illegal acts or twice the money lost by the victims of the crime, if either of those amounts is over $100 million.
The Federal Trade Commission Act bans "unfair methods of competition" and "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." The Supreme Court has said that all violations of the Sherman Act also violate the FTC Act. Thus, although the FTC does not technically enforce the Sherman Act, it can bring cases under the FTC Act against the same kinds of activities that violate the Sherman Act. The FTC Act also reaches other practices that harm competition, but that may not fit neatly into categories of conduct formally prohibited by the Sherman Act. Only the FTC brings cases under the FTC Act.
The Clayton Act addresses specific practices that the Sherman Act does not clearly prohibit, such as mergers and interlocking directorates (that is, the same person making business decisions for competing companies). Section 7 of the Clayton Act prohibits mergers and acquisitions where the effect "may be substantially to lessen competition, or to tend to create a monopoly." As amended by the Robinson-Patman Act of 1936, the Clayton Act also bans certain discriminatory prices, services, and allowances in dealings between merchants. The Clayton Act was amended again in 1976 by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act to require companies planning large mergers or acquisitions to notify the government of their plans in advance. The Clayton Act also authorizes private parties to sue for triple damages when they have been harmed by conduct that violates either the Sherman or Clayton Act and to obtain a court order prohibiting the anticompetitive practice in the future.

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Friday, August 22, 2014

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E.O.A.A. Weekly News Article: Friday, August 22, 2014

For the Love of Music
“We provide the uncut, jaw-dropping truth 
about the Music Business!”

First of all, it doesn't matter which aspect of the business that you specialize in or what your talents are you have got to really love what you do. You have got to love it more than the air that you breathe because being in the entertainment industry will require major sacrifices in your life.


There will be many unpaid sleepless nights devoted to honing your talents, building your support base and developing your product. This business has taken its toll on many relationships because the lifestyle of an entertainer is very unstable. The word ‘Starving Artist’ clearly describes most artist; especially, the unknown aspiring artist.

Some would have you believe that this business is solely based on building relationships and working as a family. Understand that there are still some decent people who are in a position that will help you on your journey. However, don’t forget that there are a majority of individuals will feel that they deserve that break more than you and will sabotage your efforts or worse.

It is the few people who have actually have been treated decent by some in the industry who would have you believe that the entire music business is about maintaining relationships and teamwork.

With regards to relationships from the perspective of those who have felt its unwarranted wrath, it is more like a dysfunctional family with a pedophile uncle that everyone works to cover for and hide their actions. That teamwork will eventually equate to what I refer to as an actual ‘tag team’ against you once you have served your purpose.

It is common for the female artist to have their husbands assume management of their careers and finances. Recently, there was a program on television involving three mature female artist. Two of them were conveniently married to their producers or managers so I could see why they would easily sum up the business as being about building relationships. These two females referenced the importance of ‘maintaining relationships’ in the business by stating that her motive for cutting ties could lead to the end of her career.

This comment was directed towards the unmarried artist who had already expressed that she had been subjected to repeated mistreatment by this man and other men in the business. These married ladies were quick to impress the importance of maintaining a relationship and began questioning the single artist motives for using her business savvy to remove said male artist from works, instead of focusing on her simply wanting to separate herself from further abuse.

In the music business, any male personnel can easily discard their female counterpart but any female would be scorned when she refuses to accept abuse. This being said, those who have been associated with the business for any length of time know how to manipulate.

It is impossible to build a relationship if these individuals only see you as a means or tool and just because you may work with someone doesn’t mean that they own you.

Most are not trying to build a relationship; that is, unless they can take it all (just like someone did them). Because of this philosophy, most artist succumb to the will of their tutor out of fear of displeasing someone who has complete control over their entry into the business. Many artist fall to the way side from drugs, prostitution, etc…

Since this is their way, if someone with clout says that you are bad news then everyone will believe them and block your career. This is why it is important who you choose to work with because they know how to manipulate others when deciding your future. If they cannot have it all, they will gang up on you to take everything.

The love of music and your determination will truly be tested. Most aspiring artist do not comprehend the importance of getting exposure by working with the right individuals, while industry personnel will exploit their lack of knowledge by exposing them to a multiple array of tactic and methods.

Your love for your career must be so strong that when bombarded with those lining up to manipulate against you. Your attempts to survive the business may conflict with others plans and it doesn't matter if their intentions are only to cause you harm as some form of revenge.

You must ask yourself, are you properly aligned? 

How many artist and entertainers befall tragedies prior to their big break? 

What are you willing to do for this career? 

Find the answers to many questions in future articles and newsletters ahead regarding the many groups and what it is to be properly aligned..!

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Thursday, August 7, 2014

EOAA - Share Your Story!

Posted: August 7, 2014 1:16 PM PST Written by Tiwanda Lovelace Bio | Email | Website | Twitter @sevenwestprod | YouTube | Online Store

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E.OA.A is a group that recognizes that almost everyone knows someone who is an aspiring artist, musician, etc... We also recognized that well-informed people, make better decisions so by fully equipping our youth with knowledge obtained from others experiences, we can prevent future harm.
E.OA.A provides a direct, uncut approach when addressing the business side of the music business. There are millions of talented aspiring artist who seek a full-filling career in the music business. It is not our goal to dissuade your interest but it is our goal to prepare you for the tactics and methods used to ensnare, deceive and steal the artists work.
This site is designed to serve as a guide for aspiring artist. Each week E.OA.A. will provide free tips and information that will assist the aspiring artist when preparing for a career in the music industry.

We will address the many outlets, tactics and methods commonly used, how and when to copyright, what to look for in your contracts, finding good representation for those who subscribe to our weekly newsletters and promotional offers.

Most of the information provided on this website and newsletters are from personal experiences from other artist.
Tiwanda 'Ne Ne' Lovelace - Having been in the music industry since 1991, our company has more than 21 years of experience. She is now determined to help others before they sign a contract with a major company. It is her goal to ensure that every aspiring artist is fully equipped before they sign.
Unlike most authors, Lovelace will not only tell you exactly how it is but will provide documented proof. she provides uncut truth with a direct approach. These titles are informational and not for entertainment purposes.
Emotionally charged, her titles clearly express the pain and anger of being betrayed, sacrificed and scorned. Her story is of an unknown artist that that was subjected to continued acts of violence and oppression. Her titles are presented through this artist/writer’s eyes while experiencing multiple tragedies and events. Inside, are the actual documentation and files used to demonstrate some of the tactics used to steal artist lives, deny rights and enslave the artist. These title are compiled using personal journals, public records, contracts, copyrights and other documentation which demonstrates how it is allowed to continue.
Most of the information provided on this website and newsletters are from personal experiences from other artist and if you feel that your experiences can assist others to avoid being subjected to the many tactics and methods used to steal lives.


Tiwanda 'Ne Ne' Lovelace say, "The music business or music industry will eat them alive. Before signing any contracts with music industry personnel, the artist should be equipped with all information regarding the music business or music industry by reading and reviewing our eBooks, Books and Audio-books which clearly shows you step by step documentation that is used." 

"These contracts will include other major label names; such as, Universal Music Group, BMG, MCA, EMI, WEA, Polygram and Jive."
"These names are listed in order to persuade you to sign but just because they are connected to these major labels it does not mean that they will work for you. It is most likely that they will steal your ideas and provide your work to their other more favored writers and artist without giving you credit or royalties." 
Lovelace admonishes, "All Lyricist, writers and producers, before you sign any contracts presented by entertainment lawyers…you must read the books that reveal what other Music industry books will never reveal!"
"If you intend to have a lasting music career, you must understand the music industry and entertainment laws. The publisher, label and producers will not look out for your best interest."
Learn from someone who has experienced the methods used. 
"These lawyers will take your money while working with other industry personnel to advance their own artist. The courts will refuse to recognize your copyrights and your rights as a citizen.
Do not blindly surrender your career to the hands of liars, thieves, rapist and murderers." "Some of these industry persons state, 'This is how we do it!' or 'This is our way' but this does not excuse violating, stealing and ganging up to pressure other artist to commit suicide. 

Inducing suicidal actions and harassing others for decades after they have devoted years to this business is nothing to brag about is not culture or art...but its what is done behind the scenes and supported by the 'system'! 
Learn how the music business continues to operate with impunity!

E.O.A.A. encourages other Artist, Writers, Producers and others to share their experiences which will allow others to learn from their story, you can remain anonymous or otherwise.


Disclaimer: It is the policy of E.O.A.A. that we do not provide legal advice or services. We encourage each individual to obtain suitable counsel prior to  entering any agreements. E.O.A.A. does not represent or are in association with any particular label. Due to the detailed information and the various subjects that may be covered, we ask that minors obtain parental permission prior to continue accessing our site - Ratings: MA, S, V, L Adults Only!
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Sunday, June 15, 2014

“Who is Sara Baartman?”

Posted: June 15, 2014 3:16 PM PST
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Who is Sara Baartman?

 
One day while at work, I received an email from one of the supervisors that was entitled, “Who is Sara Baartman?”

This email introduced me to an actual event in history that would have never been made available to me otherwise. This email was with regards to the calculated and inhumane treatment that was allowed to continue publicly against a woman of color many years ago.

This is a story that will never be taught in any public or private school because it would reveal a painful truth that most would like to pretend as if it has no relevance in today’s society.

Although there are different versions of events regarding Sara (Saartjie) Baartman…some say that there was a British ship’s doctor named William Dunlop who persuaded her to travel with him to England. Others say that when she was 21 years old, she was smuggled from Cape Town to London. Her employer, allegedly a free black man named Hendrik Cezar, was manservant to a British Army medical officer named Alexander Dunlop.

Dunlop allegedly persuaded Cezar that Saartjie had lucrative potential as entertainment and a scientific curiosity in England, which had a thriving stage trade in human and scientific curiosities. This type of entertainment could easily have been compared to freak shows; such as, the bearded lady, etc…where individuals were put on display, jeered at, mocked or mad fun of for entertainment purposes.

At twenty years of age, Baartman allegedly ‘signed’ a contract with an English ship surgeon named William Dunlop (who was also a friend of Cezar and his brother Hendrik.

This ‘contract’ was supposed to be an agreement for them to take her to England in order to work as a domestic servant and be exhibited for entertainment purposes. Like many others in that day, Baartman was unable to read and write.

What is definitely true is that Baartman had an unusually large buttocks and genitals but this was common among Khoisan women. This was around the time in history when some Europeans had set out to try to prove themselves superior and that among others especially blacks were inferior.

Whatever she was told, it was clear as to exactly what Dunlop intended, he displayed her as a freak of nature, a scientific curiosity, and in any way which would make the most money from these shows.

She was supposed to receive a ‘portion of earnings’ from the shows and then she was to be allowed to return to South Africa after five years.
  
 
 
 
She was then continuously poked, prodded and exhibited as a ‘freak’ across Britain.

While traveling with Dunlop and Cezar, Sara’s treatment was called into question by anti-slavery laws but they faced no real consequences. They produced a document that had allegedly been signed by Sara Baartman but the fact was that she (Baartman) was illiterate and was from a culture that did not write or keep records, I cannot imagine this contract to be credible.
                                                                                                                        
Although abolitionist attempted to use the courts to free her, they failed. However, her contract was amended in the hopes of providing better conditions, greater profit share and warm clothes.

If he did pay her, it wasn’t sufficient to buy herself out of the life that she was living. She would not have been forced to turn to prostitution once discarded thousands of miles from her home; that is, if she was even compensated at all. They were definitely profiting or the show would not have lasted four years.

Once the courts were involved, they ruled that Dunlop and Cezar was supposed to provide ‘better conditions and more profits,’ but instead, suddenly Baartman was sold into worse conditions.

Baartman was then sold to a French animal trainer named, S Reaux and exhibited as an animal in cages to be poked and prodded.

People find it easy to say that they didn’t care but I believe that they cared way too much about making it a point to not recognize her humanity. Their intent was to ensure that they gave her next to nothing; that is, if they gave anything at all.

I’m pretty sure that just like today, contracts are intended to benefit big business and not the individual.
 
 According to SouthAfrica.info, “she continued her on those degrading shows and exhibitions; that is, once the Parisians got tired of the Baartman show. She was forced into prostitution.  She didn’t last the ravages of a foreign culture and climate, or the further abuse of her body.  She died in 1815 at the age of 25 or 26.”

Even after all of above mentioned abuse, indignity followed her in death because within 48 hours, her body had been dissected, her bones boiled, and her brain and genitals bottled. This is a true story that is a part of history that still haunts us to this day.

[i]Cuvier, the so-called father of both comparative anatomy and paleontology, conducted the post-mortem examination. Plaster casts were taken of her body. Once the whole figure was integrated, "sculptors and artists finished the lines to the mold, polished the model surface with oil of turpentine, and then skin, vessels were painted on; the whole covered in a coat of clear varnish."

In the name of Science, her (actual) sexual organs and brain were displayed in the Musee de l'Homme in Paris. After 160 years, her remains were removed from public view but not laid to rest.

In 1994, President Nelson Mandela requested that her remains be brought home but it took another eight years before her remains were returned.

Sara Baartman waited over a hundred and eighty years for her freedom. Her bones were not removed from display even after death until after 187 years. Her remains were buried on Women’s Day, 9 August 2002 in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

After reading about this event, don’t you find it rather strange that it took exactly 187 years?

History Repeating Itself - Time for Change!


I wonder what happened when she asked for help back then. If I recall correctly, the courts failed her too. After she served her usefulness to those inhumane, greedy and cruel business men, she was discarded. Her ordeal is so familiar because not much has truly changed in recognizing and correcting corruption in the courts and other civil right violations.

Although Sara Baartman story is almost two hundred years old, there are still those who do not recognize women as having any value; especially, African Americans. There are still those that will use the legal system in the service of their own needs to oppress. 

The Sara Baartman’s of today are still put in positions to be killed, never compensated, put on display, lied on and manipulated against, left to die, to be raped and dehumanized.

I, too, signed a contract wherein I was promised compensation for lyrics and melodies. I signed a fifty percent co-publishing but I never received any monies for the numerous submittals which were over forty compilations of lyrics and melodies that miraculously found their way on the radio and up the charts. There were no management or producer contracts to justify refusing payments but this co-publishing contract was not honored but used to take and avoid paying royalties.
 
People should never be penalized for addressing instances of racism and ignoring racism or racial acts only implies that this type of behavior is acceptable. This is why some are unable to understand or accept their punishment for their acts because they feel that it is acceptable or the norm. They become shocked that it is not okay to chase down and shoot members of certain nationalities.
 
This is a sample of Chapter 2: Who is Sara Baartman?

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