Living Single in the Album World

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Chart-topping R&B star Estelle recently had a hit single on her hands -- until her label suddenly pulled it from Apple’s iTunes store. We’ll find out how the move was designed to get fans to buy more albums. Also: Juliana Hatfield. A familiar face from the female rock explosion of the 1990s, Hatfield shares her new memoir and new album, and she performs live.

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