Category : Music Business News
Music business news covering record labels, publishing companies, streaming platforms, executive leadership, mergers, acquisitions, revenue trends, and the corporate decisions shaping the global music industry.
Lolita Files Discusses Gangsta Rap and Compton
Author Lolita Files discusses her book chronicling 20 years of Compton gang unit detectives who witnessed the birth of gangsta rap and knew N.W.A personally....
Roethlisberger Joins Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan
Ben Roethlisberger returns for his fifth year hosting weekly radio appearances on Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan during NFL season. The show airs Tuesdays at 11...
Older people Respond to Jay Z’s “The Story of OJ”
Baby boomers share mixed reactions to Jay Z's powerful "The Story of OJ" song and video, with surprising responses from different generations....
Quincy Jones Launches Qwest TV
Quincy Jones launches Qwest TV, the world's first streaming platform dedicated to jazz and jazz-inspired music. The subscription service debuts fall 2017 with exclusive concerts,...
Reach Records Announces New Video Series The Vault
Reach Records launches The Vault, a monthly video series showcasing behind-the-scenes stories from classic music videos, starting with 116's "Man Up Anthem."...
MTV Announces New Summer Slate
MTV announces new summer programming including Siesta Key from Laguna Beach producers, Rob Dyrdek's Win Big game show, and Catfish: Trolls hosted by Charlamagne tha...
United Talent Agency Signs Jeremih
R&B star Jeremih signs with United Talent Agency for worldwide representation. The Grammy-nominated artist behind hits like 'Birthday Sex' is completing his fourth album 'Later...
A Ferg, DJ Mustard, Chanel Iman & Sterling Shepard Attended
A$AP Ferg performed at Hennessy's 2017 V.S Limited Edition launch event in NYC, joined by DJ Mustard, Chanel Iman, and Sterling Shepard celebrating artist JonOne's...
The Impact Network: Rainbow Push Coalition LIVE
The Impact Network announces partnership with Rev. Jesse Jackson's Rainbow PUSH Coalition Saturday Morning Forum. The show will air live every Saturday at 11am EDT...
OneUnited Banks Mural Signals the #BankBlack Movements Rise
OneUnited Bank's 2015 Miami mural by Addonis Parker foreshadowed the #BankBlack Movement, which mobilized millions to move $50 million to Black-owned banks....
Townsquare Announces Acquisition Of 6 Radio Stations
Townsquare Media announces acquisition of 6 radio stations in Pittsfield, MA market from Gamma Broadcasting and Berkshire Broadcasting. Deal expected to close Q3 2017....
WHHL (Hot 104.1)/St. Louis Hires ‘Tropikana’ for MD/PM Drive
WHHL Hot 104.1 in St. Louis hires LaSonda 'Tropikana' Hatch as Music Director and PM Drive host. She previously worked at B96 Louisville and will...
New ‘KIDNAP’ Trailer Released
New trailer released for Kidnap starring Halle Berry as a mother pursuing kidnappers who took her son. The action thriller opens August 4, 2017....
SZA Announces ‘CTRL’ Tour Dates
SZA announces CTRL tour dates starting next month in Richmond, VA and ending in December in St. Louis. The tour features Chicago's Rayvn Lenae and...
Music Consumption Surges in 2017 Despite Album Decline
Music consumption surged 9.9% in 2017 despite album sales dropping 13.9%. Streaming dominated with 179.8 billion audio streams, up 58.5% from 2016....
New addition to St. Louis, 107.9 The Beat for Middays
107.9 The Beat welcomes DJ Dimepiece to midday radio in St. Louis. The Mixen Vixen personality brings her 'Dime Time' show to weekdays 10am-2pm starting...
Public Enemy Releases New Music
Public Enemy releases new album 'Nothing Is Quick In The Desert' on Bandcamp featuring Ice-T and Prophets of Rage as the legendary hip-hop group celebrates...
Calvin Harris’ New Album is Out Now!
Calvin Harris releases his new album featuring 19 top artists including Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Future, and Ariana Grande. The star-studded project is available now....
Rev Run & Justine Simmons at ESSENCE Fest 2023
Hip hop legend Rev Run and wife Justine Simmons will speak at ESSENCE Festival's AT&T stage in a fireside chat with Holly Robinson Peete about...
JUMANJI: Welcome To The Jungle’ Official Trailer
Four teenagers get trapped in a video game and become avatars played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan in this Jumanji...
Kelly Mac Exits Urban One Indianapolis
Kelly Mac exits Urban One Indianapolis after serving as Program Director and Afternoon Host for 106.7 WTLC and PD of sister station 1310 WTLC-AM....
‘Are Programmers Going Beyond The Single?’, Elroy Smith
KBLX programmer Elroy Smith discusses the lost art of playing non-single album cuts, praising Bruno Mars' 'Calling All My Lovelies' for its nostalgic harmony....
Katy Perry Makes Gold & Platinum History
Katy Perry makes RIAA history as the first artist to earn three Diamond song certifications with 'Roar' joining 'Dark Horse' and 'Firework.' The milestone recognizes...
Alejandro Sanz: 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of Year
Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz honored as 2017 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year for his musical achievements and philanthropy. The 18-time Latin Grammy winner...