The app must now do the same with writers in addition to musicians whose songs it has previously suppressed.
This implies that music videos for singers who have written with Universal-signed musicians, including Adele and Harry Styles, may soon be muted.
According to TikTok, up to 30% of what company refers to as “popular songs” may go.
However, according to industry estimates, as much as 80% of the music on TikTok may be muted.
The reason for this is something known as “split copyrights”. Put otherwise, if a songwriter associated with the publishing division of Universal Music has made even a small contribution.
