record labels have started to release fake songs via p2p networks consisting of 20 seconds of the original music followed by a screeching noise.
claire chanel and scary sherman, the crew who recently released the infamous jay-z construction kit, have found a great way to deal with this phenomenon. at riaamix.com they offer a compilation of such fake songs on cd. they actually hope to get sued. their claim: professional, riaa approved noise-art mixes of todays hottest tracks
the press release