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.
Yung Joc Takes Over Mornings at WGZB “B96.5” Louisville
Yung Joc's syndicated Streetz Morning Takeover show joins WGZB B96.5 in Louisville, replacing Nick Cannon. The show debuted January 2nd and expands to 18 stations....
Urban Ones Expands Syndication for Amanda Seales Show
Urban One's Reach Media expands The Amanda Seales Show syndication to Houston, Columbus, Richmond, and Charlotte markets after successful Philadelphia launch....
Parent Slaps School Bus Driver, Students Exit Through Windows
This bus driver is very nice because it would have been very possible to knock that parents’ teeth out after this. Viral video posted on...
NLE CHOPPA KICKS OFF NEW YEAR WITH “23”
NLE Choppa releases hard-hitting new single '23' to kick off 2023. The Memphis rapper delivers menacing bars over elegant strings and bombastic beats....
Religious Dispute Ends in Pastor Shot
Georgia pastor McGauley was shot by his cousin after a religious discussion about heaven and hell turned violent following a family funeral in Jacksonville....
Rising Afrobeat Artists Redefining the Genre on Global Stage
Rising Afrobeat artists like Ckay, Ruger, and Ladipoe are redefining the genre with fresh sounds and global appeal. These musicians bring new perspectives to Afrobeat....
Nick Gomez Appointed Music Director of HOT 99.5 in D.C.
Nick Gomez has been appointed Music Director of HOT 99.5 in Washington D.C., moving up from his previous role as Night Host at the hit...
Vernon Jones Blocks Man on Facebook; Man Sues and Wins 5,000
So you are supposed to allow insults and disagreement to stay on your social media? Wonder how many politicians are not aware of this. Vernon...
Joe Budden Podcast: French Montana Video Set Shooting
The Joe Budden Podcast discusses the shooting at French Montana's Miami music video set that injured ten people. Joe Budden alleges the incident began as...
Jerrod Carmichael’s Honest Golden Globes Racism Talk
Jerrod Carmichael made history as the first Black Golden Globes host in 79 years, delivering a brutally honest opening about Hollywood's racist past....
MOTOWN GOSPEL SIGNS LATOCHA OF MULTI-PLATINUM GROUP XSCAPE
Motown Gospel signs LaTocha from multi-platinum R&B group Xscape to exclusive deal. The powerhouse vocalist prepares debut inspirational project....
OneTen Appoints Debbie Dyson as President and COO
OneTen appoints Debbie Dyson as President and COO to scale operations for hiring one million Black individuals into family-sustaining careers....
21 Lil Harold Releases New Single and Video OUT OF TIME
Atlanta rapper 21 Lil Harold drops new single and video 'Out of Time' ahead of debut album 'After the Curse' releasing January 13, 2023....
Woman Wanted for Stealing Fajita Meat From Stores
Texas police are searching for 47-year-old Minerva San Juanita Lopez, accused of stealing $833 worth of fajita chicken from multiple Laredo markets including HEB....
BRONX DRILL STAR SHA EK UNLEASHES “SITUATED” MUSIC VIDEO
Bronx drill star Sha EK releases the kinetic music video for 'Situated' from his acclaimed mixtape Return Of The Jiggy, continuing his momentum into 2023....
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Releases New Album I Rest My Case
YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops his highly anticipated album I Rest My Case in 2023, marking his debut under Never Broke Again LLC and Motown...
Mother Waits for Customers at Taco Shop
Daughter's heartbreaking video of her mother waiting alone for customers at her taco shop goes viral, prompting community support during Christmas season....
Rosewood Foundation Centennial Commemoration
The Descendants of Rosewood Foundation announces a week-long centennial commemoration at University of Florida from January 8-14, 2023, honoring the 1923 Rosewood Massacre victims and...
Cities for Musicians: Affordable Rent Options
Discover the top affordable cities for musicians to build careers beyond NYC and LA. From Raleigh's $750 rent to Atlanta's music scene....
Naira Marley Drops “Girls Just Wanna Have Funds”
Naira Marley releases "Girls Just Wanna Have Funds," his annual Detty December track with music video. The Afrobeat star follows recent collaborations with WizKid and...
Whitney Houston Biopic Soundtrack Released
RCA Records releases 35-song Whitney Houston biopic soundtrack featuring remixed classics and rare tracks ahead of December 23 film release....
Kenyon Dixon Teams Up with Jade Novah for Holiday Single
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Kenyon Dixon teams up with Jade Novah for holiday single 'Here (For Christmas),' reimagining his fan-favorite track 'Here' from album Closer....
KENDRA JAE AIMS TO FEEL “WANTED” WITH HER NEW SINGLE
R&B singer Kendra Jae releases new single 'Wanted,' following collaborations with DaniLeigh and AUGUST 08. The track explores emotional needs in relationships....
J.I. Releases Black Roses Single and Video in New York
Platinum rapper J.I. releases 'Black Roses' single and music video, paying homage to The Fugees' 'Fu-Gee-La' with a Brooklyn anthem filmed in New York....
24KGOLDN – “CHECKERS” FT. BANDMANRILL
24kGoldn releases his final 2022 single 'Checkers' featuring drill rapper Bandmanrill. The track wraps up a successful year that included Forbes recognition....