who is affected by electronic theft of a song

Question

A. just the singer
B. just the songwriter
C. only record company
D. songwriters, artists, record company, producers, and ultimately the consumer

Answer 1

D. songwriters, artists, record company, producers, and ultimately the consumer.

Electronic theft of a song impacts multiple parties involved in the creation and distribution of the music, including the performers, the songwriters, the record companies, and producers. Additionally, consumers may eventually be affected through a diminished availability of music or increased prices due to losses from theft.