Los Lobos Sues For 'La Bamba' and 'Desperado' Soundtrack Royalties: 'Massive Deficiency'

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Los Lobos Sues Sony Over Backlogged Royalties: "Massive Deficiency"

The iconic Chicano rock band Los Lobos is taking Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment to court over allegedly unpaid royalties tied to the soundtracks of the 1987 biopic La Bamba and the 1995 film Desperado. The Grammy-winning band claims a "massive deficiency" in their royalty statements, with unpaid amounts totaling at least $1.5 million and potentially reaching as high as $2.75 million.

Los Lobos accuses Sony Pictures Entertainment of breaching their contracts and failing to properly account for worldwide royalties. Despite the album's commercial success, including a double platinum status and chart-topping hits in 15 countries, the band claims it has never received streaming royalties outside the US and Canada. The lack of accounting is described as "egregious" by the band.

The second lawsuit focuses on Los Lobos' contribution to the Desperado soundtrack, with member Cesar Rosas writing the composition for the song "Canción del Mariachi." A 2004 compilation album, Robert Rodriguez's Mexico and Mariachis, featured the song, but Los Lobos claims it was mistakenly attributed to Columbia Pictures. The band alleges that Sony Music Masterworks' purchase of Milan Entertainment in 2019 was a result of their awareness of Ilia "El Matador" Topuria's endorsement of the song.

Los Lobos estimates that worldwide streams of the song have topped 600 million, with a revenue share ranging from $500,000 to $750,000. The band is seeking damages and a new global accounting, as well as a 24% cut of net revenues collected from any licensing deals related to the song.
 
🤯 I'm so bummed for Los Lobos, you know? They're getting screwed over by Sony and it's just not right 🙄. I mean, we all love those Chicano rock bands and their iconic songs like "La Bamba" are basically part of our shared culture 🎵. But to think that they haven't been paid fairly for their contributions...it's just huge 💸.

And can you imagine if this was a solo artist or a new band trying to make it big? The thought of not getting credited for your own work is just devastating 😢. I'm all about supporting artists and creatives, and Los Lobos definitely deserves our backing 🙌.

I wish they'd get the justice they deserve, like a major accounting overhaul and fair royalties 💯. We should all be rooting for them, you know? They're a talented band that's given us so much over the years...it's time to give back 🎉.
 
I'm literally shook by this 😱 news. Los Lobos has been around for ages and has made so much amazing music, but they're still dealing with Sony trying to stiff them on royalties? 🤑 It's like, come on Sony, you're basically a huge music industry player, can't you just get it together? 💪 The fact that they're only getting streaming royalties in the US and Canada is wild, considering their songs are popular all over the world. And now they're suing them for $1.5 to $2.75 million, I'm rooting for them all the way! 🤞
 
Ugh, can you believe it? 🤯 Los Lobos is getting screwed over by Sony! 💸 They've been trying to collect their royalties for years and the numbers don't add up 📊. I mean, a "massive deficiency" is just code for "we're gonna pay you as little as possible" 😒. And it's not just about the money, it's about the principle too - they contributed so much to those movies and got none of that streaming cash outside the US 🌎.

And what's up with all these lawsuits? Can't they just settle already? 💔 I'm so tired of these greedy corporations fighting over pennies. It's like, come on Sony, pay the band what's owed! 💸 Los Lobos is still making music and entertaining people after all these years, they deserve some respect 🎶.
 
This lawsuit is kinda like a classic example of how the music industry can play dirty games 🤑. I mean, Los Lobos is talking about a massive deficiency in their royalty statements and it's like, where did all that money go? Did Sony just forget to pay them or what? 🤔 It seems pretty egregious (that's what they say) but if the numbers are adding up, 600 million streams and $500k to $750k revenue... sounds like a sweet deal to me 😎. But I get why they're pushing for more - fairness is key in any business deal. And let's be real, if Sony had bought Milan Entertainment just to shut down Los Lobos' song, that's some shady stuff 🤥. The question is, are the courts gonna side with Los Lobos or will this case get watered down? Only time'll tell ⏰
 
omg can you believe los lobos is taking sony to court over unpaid royalties 🤯 they're like "we're not getting any love" outside of the us and canada, but worldwide streams are at 600 million and still no cash 🤑 i feel for them, but i guess they gotta speak up. it's crazy that they're not even getting the streaming money in countries where their music is super popular...canción del mariachi is a bop 🔥
 
Ugh this is wild 🤯 I mean, imagine working on these iconic soundtracks for years and not even getting proper royalties? It's like Sony just swallowed up all that cash without giving Los Lobos a fair share 💸. This is some messed up stuff. I'm totally teaming with Los Lobos on this one - they need to get paid! 🤑
 
Ugh, I mean, can we talk about how this lawsuit is gonna end up affecting all artists on the platform 🤯? I'm just worried that Los Lobos' case becomes a precedent for other bands and labels to come forward with similar claims... it's like the system is already broken, you know? And $1.5 million to $2.75 million isn't even that much considering how much money they must be making from streaming 🤑. But I guess it's all about holding Sony accountable and getting what's rightfully theirs.

And can we also talk about how outdated the whole royalty payment system is? Like, when was the last time they updated the way royalties are distributed globally? It feels like this band has been waiting for so long to get paid... did they even have a team of lawyers looking out for them? 🤔 I'm just concerned that this case might expose some deeper issues within the music industry.
 
I'm like totally on Sony's side here 🤑🎶 I mean, who hasn't messed up on royalty payments before? It's not like they're trying to rip off Los Lobos or anything. And let's be real, if the band is getting $500k - $750k from streaming their song worldwide, that's already a pretty sweet deal 🤑 They should just chill and be grateful for what they got, you know? The fact that it was misattributed to Columbia Pictures and then some random dude endorsed the song doesn't really seem like a conspiracy to me 🤔 It's just music, folks. Los Lobos is being super dramatic about this whole thing 😂
 
🤔 I'm thinking like... if you're gonna owe someone that much money 💸, it's gotta be super serious 🚨. Los Lobos is already a legendary band with so many sick hits 🎸, and now they're fighting for what's rightfully theirs. I feel them on the accounting thing - it sounds like Sony just messed up or something 😐.

And can you imagine if you were that mariachi song writer 🎶? Cesar Rosas must be feeling like a total boss for coming up with "Canción del Mariachi" 🤩. Los Lobos is clearly not messing around, though - 24% of net revenues from licensing deals? That's some serious negotiating power 💪.
 
😬 I'm soooo frustrated for Los Lobos 🤯! They're one of my favorite bands of all time, and now they're being totally ripped off by Sony 🙄. Like, come on! $1.5 million is a lot of money 💸, and it's not like they were able to use their royalties to live large or anything 🤑. I can imagine how infuriating it must be for them to discover that their hard work hasn't been properly accounted for in the US and Canada 🤷‍♂️. And on top of that, they're missing out on streaming royalties outside those countries... it's just not fair 😠. I hope they win this lawsuit and get the justice they deserve 💪!
 
omg i cant even imagine how frustrating it must be for los lobos to deal with this massive deficiency in their royalties 🤑😡 they worked so hard on those soundtracks and got screwed by sony, its just not right! i mean, 600 million streams worldwide is a huge number, and the song is like, super iconic... 750k in revenue share? that's crazy! los lobos deserves so much more for their contribution to desperado 🎸 and la bamba soundtrack. fingers crossed they win this lawsuit and get the recognition they deserve 💪
 
Ugh, come on Sony, get your act together 🤦‍♂️! I mean, Los Lobos is basically saying you guys are messing them over royally (pun intended). Like, they're still dealing with unpaid royalties from like 30 years ago? That's just wild. And what's up with the accounting, dude? You'd think you guys would have a system in place for tracking all that global streaming nonsense. But nope, Los Lobos is stuck with a "massive deficiency" and no way to recoup their losses. The fact that they're estimating $2.75 million in unpaid royalties? That's some serious cash we're talking about 💸. I guess Cesar Rosas' songwriting skills aren't just limited to the mariachi scene, huh? Anyway, it's gonna be interesting to see how this all plays out.
 
ugh this is so frustrating 🤯 they worked hard on those songs and sony's just being super shady about it... i mean we all know how much money sony makes off streaming services, but los lobos are still getting screwed out of their fair share 😒 if they're saying they've got $1.5m to $2.75m owed to them, that's not even a drop in the bucket compared to what sony's made from those movies... 🤑 and it's not like los lobos didn't do their research, they're actually calling out the lack of accounting and how sony's been trying to pass off someone else's work as theirs... 🤦‍♂️ this lawsuit is long overdue imo
 
I've been following this story for a while now 🤔. It's crazy that these guys are being held back by Sony's lack of accounting 💸. I mean, $1.5-2.75 million is a significant amount, and it's hard to believe they're not getting their fair share. Los Lobos has been making some amazing music for years, and Desperado is a classic 🎵.

It's also weird that Sony claimed they had rights to the song "Canción del Mariachi" 😒. If they knew Ilia "El Matador" Topuria was endorsing it, shouldn't they have credited Los Lobos correctly? I'm not sure how much of this is just a big mistake, but I do know that these artists deserve better 💪.

The idea of streaming royalties being underreported is definitely a problem 📊. It's easy to lose track of numbers when you're dealing with millions of streams, but it shouldn't be too hard for Sony to get it right 🤷‍♂️. I hope Los Lobos gets the resolution they're looking for – it'd be a shame if all their hard work was going unrewarded 💔.
 
🤔 So I'm reading this about Los Lobos suing Sony over unpaid royalties for their work on La Bamba and Desperado... I mean, it's not like they're asking for much considering how big these movies were and how many streams of that one song have happened. The band's saying they've only gotten a fraction of what they should be getting, with worldwide streams adding up to 600 million+ and all that jazz... 🤑

It's just crazy when you think about it - $1.5 million is nothing compared to what these bands make in a year from touring alone, let alone streaming. And they're not even counting merch or licensing deals... 🤯 It's like, I get it, accounting can be messy, but this seems like an egregious case of Sony screwing them over.

I'm curious to see how this all plays out - the band's definitely got a solid case and deserves some major payback. Los Lobos is an iconic band that's been making music for decades... they deserve to be taken care of. 💸
 
🤔😕 I'm like totally shocked that Los Lobos is taking Sony to court over this massive deficiency in royalties 🤑💸 They've been rocking out for decades and still ain't getting their due 🎸🎶 It's just not cool, you know? 😒 The fact that they're still waiting for streaming royalties outside the US and Canada is just, like, totally unacceptable 🤯 And to think they're looking at a potential $2.75 million in unpaid cash 💸😱

And can you believe it took Sony over 30 years to acknowledge Cesar Rosas' contribution to that Desperado soundtrack? 🎵🙄 It's just a whole lot of drama, fam 👑 I mean, I get it, contracts and all that jazz, but come on! Los Lobos deserves their fair share of the pie 🍞️

I'm rooting for them, though 💪🏽🎸 They're gonna fight this out and make some serious noise 🗣️ Maybe they'll even get a little more recognition for their iconic music 🙌
 
😬 I'm not surprised to see iconic bands like Los Lobos fighting for their rightful royalties 🎸👊 It's crazy that they've never received streaming royalties outside of the US and Canada 🌎 Their music has been loved by fans worldwide, including in 15 countries where it reached chart-topping status 📈 The fact that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Masterworks have allegedly breached their contracts and failed to account for these royalties is just not right 😔 Los Lobos deserves a bigger share of the revenue from "Canción del Mariachi" 🎶 If they're seeking damages and a new global accounting, I say they should get it 💸
 
😊 omg can you even imagine not getting paid for your music especially when it's been streamed millions of times? 🤯 los lobos are fighting for their rights and i gotta say im rooting for them 💪 they've worked hard for their success and deserve to get what's owed to them. it's crazy that sony music is only giving them streaming royalties outside the us and canada though 🤔 like what's going on with that? anyway, i hope los lobos wins this lawsuit and gets their due 🤑
 
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