Image Image Credit Steve Jennings / Contributor via Getty Images, Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images, and Paras Griffin / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Megan Thee Stallion, Doechii and GloRilla Image Size landscape-medium Anyone who thought Hip Hop’s leading women were going to slow down after breaking into the industry clearly wasn’t […]
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The free Unofficial Guide to Music Tech events during SXSW in Austin next week is live and we share our top picks. Unofficial Guide to Music Tech events during SXSW This guide collects all the official and unofficial music tech events happening at and alongside SXSW so you won’t miss anything important during this whirlwind
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In the intricate and often perilous world of Chicago’s drill music scene, few figures embody its raw realities as authentically as FBG Butta. Born Rakeem Wilton on September 21, 1994, in Chicago, Illinois, Butta’s life narrative is a compelling blend of personal tragedy, street affiliations, musical ambition, and legal entanglements. Early Life and Formative Years
Guess you can call this the first domino. Drake, aka the 6God has reached a resolution in his legal battle with iHeartMedia, not to be confused with the defamation lawsuit against UMG where they settled his dispute with the media giant related to the airplay of Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” This is seemingly
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We’re thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Play MPE, the world’s leading provider of music promotional delivery services. Dedicated to helping artists and industry professionals succeed in the digital age, Play MPE offers innovative solutions that make music promotion seamless and effective. Here’s everything you need to know… Symphonic Partners with Play MPE About
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Canadian singer Aqyila didn’t have to wait until her debut album to earn the recognition she deserved. In 2022, she was nominated for Contemporary R&B/Soul Recording Of The Year at that year’s Juno Awards. In 2024, she was nominated again in the same category thanks to her For The Better EP. Her first win would
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The Notorious B.I.G.‘s publishing and publicity rights are reportedly close to being sold for the asking price of $100 million to $150 million. Biggie’s Publishing Rights Command Huge Payday On Friday (Feb. 28), The Hollywood Reporter named music publishing company Primary Wave as the prospective buyer. The rapper’s brief catalog is up for $100 million, as
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Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon along with UMG, WMG and Sony are all aggressively exploring how to serve and monetize superfans. But what is a music superfan and why do they matter so much? What is a music superfan? Way back in 2008, Kevin Kelly wrote about the value of 1000 True Fans: “To be a
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