Peabo Bryson’s Story from the Music Industry Perspective (video)
Peabo Bryson's legacy goes beyond his Disney duets. We revisit his R&B career, Grammy success, music publishing, taxes, and what his story teaches the music...
Tag : Music Business
Music Industry Receives $10B Payout From Spotify
Spotify announced a record $10 billion payout to the music industry in 2024, bringing total contributions to $60 billion since founding. Despite impressive figures, the...
Baby Got Back’s Lasting Hip Hop Impact
Sir Mix-a-Lot's 1992 hit 'Baby Got Back' continues generating steady royalties through film, TV, and streaming platforms. The track's cultural impact and smart business deals...
SMP Nashville Celebrates New Office on Iconic Music Row
Sony Music Publishing Nashville celebrates opening their new administration office on Music Row, reuniting creative and admin teams. The move strengthens collaboration at the heart...
Master Music Contract Negotiation Tips & Tricks
Master essential music contract negotiation tips to protect your creative rights and secure fair deals. Learn key strategies for reviewing terms, working with lawyers, and...
Issa Rae Heads AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement Ceremony
Issa Rae received the Cultural Force Award at the 32nd Annual AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement ceremony in New York City, joining eight other industry...
Create Music Group Acquires Manchester-based Label Ostereo
Create Music Group acquires Manchester-based record label Ostereo, known for using data analytics to develop chart-topping artists globally since 2016....
Taylor Lindsey Named Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville
Taylor Lindsey has been appointed Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, effective January 2025, overseeing the label's country music operations....
Music Industry Mourns Loss of James Leach
James Leach, SESAC Vice President of Creative Operations, has passed away. Known for championing Black artists and building industry connections throughout his decades-long career....
Circuit Group Launches Publishing with Kobalt
Circuit Group launches Circuit Publishing in partnership with Kobalt for global publishing administration. The new venture offers publishing services to artists, producers and songwriters worldwide....
BMG Names Melanie McAllister Chief Human Resources Officer
BMG names Melanie McAllister as global Chief Human Resources Officer, effective November 2024. She brings extensive HR experience from Arvato, Oracle, and tech companies to...
Adam Muhlbaum Appointed GM at Big Noise Music
Big Noise Music Group promotes Adam Muhlbaum to General Manager, overseeing business development and artist operations. The veteran executive will guide the label's roster including...
BMG appoints Jenn Dobbins to SVP, Rights & Royalties
BMG appoints Jenn Dobbins as Senior Vice President of Rights & Royalties, bringing 18 years of music industry royalty experience to streamline operations....
SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE CELEBRATES BROOKS & DUNN
Sony Music Nashville honored Brooks & Dunn with a plaque celebrating 16 new RIAA single certifications and 4 album certifications for their 30+ year career....
Warner Music Group Earnings Call
Warner Music Group will release Q3 2024 financial results on August 7, 2024, moving up their earnings date by one day with a conference call...
Circuit Group Launches Label Services, Appoints Strategy Chief
The Circuit Group launches comprehensive label services and appoints James Sutcliffe as Chief Strategy Officer. The music collective focuses on acquiring artist IP portfolios and...
Diddy, Abuse Tape
Gene Deal, Diddy's former associate, claims the music mogul's career may be over following serious abuse allegations, comparing his situation to Ray Rice's downfall....
Universal Music Group Shareholders Approve 2024 AGM Resolutions
Universal Music Group shareholders approved all resolutions at the 2024 AGM, including board appointments and a final dividend of EUR 0.27 per share....
Arista Co-Heads of Urban Promoted
Arista Records promotes Kendell 'Sav' Freeman and Khris Riddick-Tynes to Senior Vice President A&R roles. The duo has driven success with platinum artists like Lola...
BMG Appoints Kristal McKanders Dube as Comms Head
BMG appoints Kristal McKanders Dube as Global Communications Head after her six-year tenure at Warner Music Group, bringing 20 years of experience to lead corporate...
Birdman Confirms Cash Money’s Billion Album Sales
Birdman confirms Cash Money Records has sold over a billion albums while owning their publishing and masters. The milestone solidifies Cash Money's place as a...
Jadakiss Says Hip Hop Needs a Union (video)
Jadakiss discusses the need for a hip-hop union to support industry pioneers and shares his perspective on P Diddy's contributions and controversies in a candid...
SoundExchange: USA Today Top Workplace
SoundExchange named USA TODAY Top Workplace 2024 based on employee engagement surveys. The music-tech organization has won multiple workplace awards since 2021....
Music Business: Vince Staples vs. Joe Budden
Vince Staples and Joe Budden engage in heated debate over music industry authenticity, 360 deals, and artist financial empowerment in revealing exchange....
Kirk Burrowes: Diddy Coerced Bad Boy Ownership Surrender
Kirk Burrowes reveals Sean 'Diddy' Combs allegedly used intimidation tactics with bats to force him to surrender his 25% ownership stake in Bad Boy Records...
