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Running a music career in 2026 looks a lot different from what it did even a few years ago. Between release planning, content calendars, DSP pitching, asset management, budget tracking, and coordinating collaborators, a lot is happening behind the scenes before a song ever goes live. The big question is: how do you keep everything

The second man accused of murdering Young Dolph is due in court today, where he is expected to plead guilty to killing the beloved rap star. Cornelius Smith has already confessed to shooting the Memphis rapper outside Makeda’s Cookies in November 2021. His attorney, Sharon Morales, had told reporters last month that they were working

If you don’t already know, Symphonic has a dedicated YouTube channel focused on breaking down music industry topics for artists of all stages. From distribution and royalties to long-term career planning, the channel covers foundational topics that every artist should understand before releasing music or building a strategy around their catalog. In this post, we’ve

Image Image Credit Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake performs live onstage during Day 2 of Wireless Festival 2025 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: DJ Akademiks dropped a new Drake snippet just before J. Cole’s The Fall-Off went live. Fans accused Drake of trying to overshadow Cole’s release with the timing

The music industry is always changing, and staying connected is one of the best ways to keep up. Relationships remain a huge part of how careers grow in this space, and getting involved in the right communities can open doors that online networking alone sometimes can’t. In 2026, more brands and organizations across the industry

On this day in 1989, the iconic trio De La Soul released an album that would change the course of Hip Hop forever. Off Tommy Boy Records, De La Soul’s debut album, 3 Feet High And Rising set the standard for what rap should (and would) sound like. Along with producer Prince Paul, the group

Catalog migration has a reputation for being one of the most stressful parts of switching music distributors. And honestly, it makes sense. Your catalog isn’t just audio files; it’s streams, playlist placements, saves, metadata, and years of listening history. The last thing any artist wants is for their releases to disappear, reset, or show up

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the armed home invasion at 6ix9ine’s South Florida mansion last November. Sergio Andrade, 18, was arrested on Jan. 31, according to court records obtained by XXL on Tuesday (Feb. 3). He has been charged with three counts, including home invasion with a firearm, false imprisonment/kidnapping and grand

Being a blogger gives me the perspective to see through the hype, and I’ve always known Nicki Minaj was trash. Now, the world is finally realizing she’s the worst rapper of all time. I’ve kept her off Electro Wow for years because her flow is an unreadable, vulgar mess, but her downfall goes way beyond