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Whatever happened to The Cow Song on YouTube?

In an interview with some of the Las Vegas Mobsquad (aka LVMS or LVMobsquad) members, I dug deeper into understanding what happened to The Cow Song. A viral video that swept the internet some years ago (with sequels and everything) and then came to a noticeable stop. It continued to live on ever since but with a much smaller amount of traffic flooding to it (likely dedicated fans). It was doing so well. So what happened?

The answer was “YouTube”. Apparently, YouTube suddenly happened during the height of their videos. The company demonetized its channel out of nowhere, claiming LVMS’ videos were copyrighted content (by LVMS…). Their notice even noted their name as the copyright owners.

This caused a lot of damage as it sudden cut their profits to zero and they were no longer coming up in search the way they used to (popular videos tend to pop up at the top during user searches). However, it seems that demonetized channels lose this feature. So not only did their profits come to a complete stop, but a huge portion of their traffic did too.

LVMS tried reaching out to YouTube immediatly to try to get the situation resolved. Explaining that they are themselves, therefore everything was kosher. That they didn’t understand how they would get tagged for copyright for their own videos. YouTube eventually agreed but said the damage was already done. The company stated that their system is automated and once a channel gets demonetized (even if it was in error), they would have to wait the number of months to re-apply. That there was nothing they could do.

This sounds incredibly odd and suspicious. Most likely, YouTube didn’t care. They are a giant afterall and their ad profits are still running on their videos. So what do they care?

They inquired about a lawyer to try to fix the situation, but no lawyers would take on the giant. So in the meantime, LVMS decided to stop producing content. They waited the window and eventually applied again. It took some time but the channel was eventually monetized again. However, nothing has been the same ever since.

LVMS said that numbers never came back the way they were before and the profits no longer matched the numbers they still had. Suddenly they were making a lot less for traffic compared to what they used to (not just because numbers were down). Apparently, the demonetization of the channel really screwed things up. They felt like they were coming back from a major stroke and just never recovered.

This experience with the streaming platform resulted in LVMS stepping back from production. Why produce on a platform that punishes its creators, right? They have since released videos, but nothing like the Cow videos. The Cow videos might have come to and end thanks to YouTube. I say might, since they said there was always a chance of sequels in the future. However, they just don’t have the excitement and energy to bother with it thanks to YouTube completely destroying the experience for them.

Meanwhile, time passes by and entities like Doja Cat come out of nowhere, completely ripping off the The Cow Song in a tacky cleavage-filled rap video. Cow Song fans even commented that it was a rip off of The Cow Song and no one ever did anything about it. YouTube never tagged her for any copyright violations. I guess rap artists continue to get away with stealing lyrics and sampling the tunes of other artists. While the original artists fade into the shadows of giants.

Such a shame that the Cow Song met the fate that it did. I hear that things like this happen a lot. YouTube apparently doesn’t offer much for customer service. Therefore, it is too bad that no lawyer was willing to go up against YouTube as this might have been the perfect way to rattle their door and get someone’s attention. Meanwhile, content creators continue to get hurt to this very day.

 

Note: Header image used with permission from LVMS.

Las Vegas Mobsquad One Million views on “I’m a Cow Song” YouTube video

A few days ago, The Las Vegas Mobsquad celebrated one million views on their “I’m a Cow Song” video on YouTube. A video that was created a few years ago for a young sibling (based on an ideas from that sibling) has officially reached “holly crap” status!

Help LVMS (aka LVMobsquad aka Las Vegas Mobsquad aka super fun guys to hang out with that will change your life forever because they are just…..that great of guys) celebrate by

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Black-Gain Commercial re-visioned by the Las Vegas Mobsquad

The Las Vegas Mobsquad are back yet again. This time they went back to their roots and released a remastered version (re-shot/edited) of one of their original videos “Black-Gain”. Better graphics, better sound, better script and…well better everything else. They even kept the original after credits as a cameo. Nice touch (course my opinion is highly biased as well ^^).

From the page:

…Black-Gain is BACK with a whole new re-vision of one of our original works.

Ever notice that your black friends aren’t quite acting black enough? Now there is a state-of-the-art solution! Black-Gain! Black-Gain will make all of your problems fade away! I’m talking about magic in a can folks! That’s right! MAGIC….in a can. There is nothing like it, and there will never be anything better! Tell your friends, tell your family, tell your neighbors…..tell your boss!…

 

Las Vegas Mobsquad Launches a New Video…..Jib The Frog – I Like My Bed

Well, I really don’t have much to say about this one. It’s a new video…has nothing to do with any other previous ones and is another one for the younger crowd. This one…..is another odd ball abstract one!

Enjoy

All The Other Kids – Las Vegas Mobsquad Parody Music Video

The popular LVMS song recorded back in 2011 never did match the music video that went with it since they were two separate cuts (song being more popular than the video). With the push to move all the fans to the new channel they have re-posted the music video on the new youtube channel editing the music video to match the MP3 track (available….everywhere).

View it here!

Harlem Shake Cow Edition by Las Vegas Mobsquad

New Las Vegas Mobsquad Video!

Another animation and Oh those wonderful annoying cows are back! This time they brought the shake with them! (and some friends).

Now it’s time to roll around in pity as we all once again join the crazy internet blood clot known as the Harlem Shake…

I’m a Cow in Space, a Sequel to I’m a Cow Song by Las Vegas Mobsquad

A new video has been released by the Las Vegas Mobsquad. Another odd one as this one is for the kids vs the normal mature audience they aim for. “I’m a Cow in Space” is a sequel to the original they made back in April “I’m a Cow Song” which turned into a miniature hit. After one of the LVMobsquad members witnessed his younger siblings singing along to the original as they had all the words memorized, he couldn’t hold back from melting and wanting to create a sequel, and this was the result.
I’m a Cow in Space:

 

Also, check out the original video below, also obviously available on itunes and everything (it mentions it in the description on youtube).

I’m a Cow Song:

Las Vegas Mobsquad Launched a New Track – Boyfriend (Justin Bieber Parody)

The Las Vegas Mobsquad have launched their latest track. Another parody track, this time parodying Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” song. They went a little bit further in their effort in the creation of this one. Their YouTube account and the track description both describe well how they put the music together which is nice to see. Most artists keep that to themselves until they have a documentary or interview to profit from. The vocal effects as well have been taken to the next level (in comparison to their other tracks). All together it’s a fun listen and and I myself have it sitting in my player.

Available now on iTunes and everywhere else (if not now, then I’m sure the next few days at Amazon, Zune and the sort). Pretty cool! Check them out!

Listen to it on YouTube:

New Track Available on YouTube by Las Vegas Mobsquad – Emo Stew (Green Day Parody)

The Las Vegas Mobsquad has released their latest track (Emo Stew) to YouTube as music (no video yet). It is a parody of Green Day’s Brain Stew song, about the emo community poking fun at it and they have explained that there will be a video later in the year. So far it has been turning heads outside of YouTube.

For information in my previous post: http://www.animevortex.net/blog/thesaint/general/lv-mobsquad-emo-stew-brain-stew-parody

lvmobsquad.com

Las Vegas Mobsquad Releases and App for Android!

The Las Vegas Mobsquad has released an app to the Android market place. It is free to download and offers direct access to all the latest videos, music, news and discussion. More content will be made available in the near future!

Click here to download this free app for your android device!
(or visit the app store on your phone and search for “Las Vegas Mobsquad”)