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.
Sir Mix-a-Lot on “Baby Got Back” Success
Sir Mix-a-Lot reveals 'Baby Got Back' has earned over $100 million, with Nicki Minaj's recent sample boosting royalties 20 years later....
Writers Guild Lobbying for Minority Writers
Writers Guild lobbies for New York bill granting tax credits to TV and film productions hiring minority writers. Bill would reimburse up to $50,000 per...
LOOK: It’ s Music Soulchild!
WBLS presented their 6th Annual R&B Fest at Central Park's SummerStage featuring Musiq Soulchild. OM/PD Skip Dillard praised the artist's poetically beautiful hits....
LOOK: it’s Joyce Sims
Joyce Sims, who created 80s R&B magic with Kurtis Mantronik of Mantronix, was recently spotted with veteran radio programmer Skip Dillard from WBLS/WLIB....
WBLS Enjoys Summer Concert with Gospel Icon (PIC)
WBLS hosted a packed Summer Concert Series in Central Park featuring Musiq Soulchild, with gospel icon Erica Campbell and radio personalities enjoying the R&B event....
Rap Superstar Shares Thoughts on Mike Brown Shooting
St. Louis rapper Nelly shares his thoughts on the Mike Brown shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, hoping for a different outcome than the Trayvon Martin case....
Preachers of LA Join KRNB’s 1st Lady of Mid-Day KJ
Preachers of LA cast visited KRNB 105.7 to promote season 2 premiering August 20th. They addressed controversial topics including lavish lifestyles....
Ole Signs Deal With Songwriter/Producer Jason Massey
Rising songwriter/producer Jason Massey signs publishing deal with ole, the world's fastest-growing independent rights management company. Massey has worked with artists including Kelsea Ballerini and...
This Marvin Gaye Isolated Vocal May Leave You in Awe
Listen to Marvin Gaye's stunning isolated vocal track from "I Heard It Through The Grapevine." This rare acapella version showcases his incredible talent....
Merlin and Pandora Partner to Boost Independent Artists
Merlin and Pandora announce comprehensive partnership to help independent labels and artists grow audiences and increase royalties through enhanced music discovery....
RED DISTRIBUTION Appoints Jay Boone VP Urban Promotion
Jay Boone has been named Vice President of Urban Promotion at RED Distribution, bringing extensive experience from RCA Records working with Alicia Keys, A$AP Rocky,...
Motown Record’s Kem Visits WHUR
Motown recording artist Kem recently visited WHUR radio station in DC, meeting with PD Maxx Myrick and radio veteran Frank Ski....
T.I. on The Russ Parr Morning Show
Grammy-winning rapper T.I. appeared on the nationally syndicated Russ Parr Morning Show to promote his upcoming album Paperwork: The Motion Picture....
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Radio Facts: The T.J. Martell Foundation is proud to announce that it will celebrate its 15th Annual Family Day on Sunday, September 28th, 2014 at...
Fred Beteille Elected Music Business Association Chairman
Fred Beteille, Product Manager at YouTube, has been elected Chairman of the Music Business Association Board of Directors. He brings extensive experience in digital music,...
Live Nation on Yahoo Announces Free Concerts
Live Nation Channel on Yahoo Screen announces free streaming concerts featuring John Legend and Linkin Park. Watch live performances from top artists at yahoo.com/live....
New Publishing Groups Join ICMP
Four new music publishing groups from Kenya, Lithuania, Turkey and Belgium joined the International Confederation of Music Publishers, bringing total membership to 68 organizations across...
Record Vet Dwayne Cunningham Dies
Record industry veteran Dwayne Cunningham has died after his health declined over recent years. The New York native worked at Epic Records and Atlantic Records....
Music Producers Guild Backs Fair Digital Deals
The Music Producers Guild backs the Fair Digital Deals Declaration, supporting over 700 indie labels demanding transparent digital revenue accounting for artists....
Rightscorp Reports Surge in Billboard Chart Representation
Rightscorp reports major surge in Billboard chart representation, including a #1 Hot 100 hit, while expanding copyright protection services for recording studios and artists....
Shaquille O’Neal Slated to Talk Monster Products on HSN
Shaquille O'Neal partners with Monster Products on HSN to showcase the Superstar Bluetooth speaker and Powercard smartphone charger on July 31....
Marsha Ambrosius on “Friends & Lovers”
Marsha Ambrosius discusses the meaning behind song titles on her album 'Friends & Lovers' in an interview with V-103's Big Tigger....
Jennifer Hudson Lends Her Voice To Stand Up To Cancer
Jennifer Hudson partners with Stand Up To Cancer and Genentech for the 'Two Worlds. One Dream.' PSA campaign, highlighting cancer research collaboration....