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For the past year, Shazam has been working with names like Daddy Yankee, Marco Mengoni, Fletcher, Sam Smith, and Charlie Puth to introduce new concert features to deepen the connection between artists and fans. Here are some new features you definitely don’t want to miss… QR Codes For Alicia Key’s worldwide tour, they tried a […]

Diddy has announced today that he has re-assigned the publishing rights in his Bad Boy label back to the original artists and songwriters. In the business model prevalent for decades, it was common practice for labels to also keep the publishing rights in the songs made by their artists. But as the modern music industry

DJ, producer, label boss, and promoter, Cameron Glasgow, takes you behind the scenes of his latest single “No More Tears.” With an openness that’s both refreshing and inspiring, the electronic music artist delves into the technicality that sparked the creation of this moving track. 1 — How does “No More Tears” represent a new direction

Afroman’s Ohio home was subjected to a police raid in August 2022 that resulted in the local police department filing a lawsuit against him. The officers involved in the incident were apparently miffed Afroman turned their likeness into merch, music and a money-making opportunity. More than a year later, Afroman hasn’t let his foot of their

Looking for some new music to fall in love with? These East African DJs are coming in hot and taking over the game with style. 🔊🔥 Check them out, vibe out, and show some love right here… Cuppy “Cuppy, a Nigerian DJ, producer, artist, and entrepreneur with a rapidly increasing empire. Cuppy’s open-format DJ style

If you were in Los Angeles last night, there was only one place to be: 50 Cent at crypto.com Arena (formerly known as Staples Center)! Presented by Live Nation, this was The Final Lap Tour 2023, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his standout debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ — a project

The Dutch producer Sam Feldt gives a fresh take on R3HAB‘s recent hit “Rock My Body” with INNA and SASH!. The original version has amassed over 60 million streams across all platforms since its release in April and currently has over 200 million radio impressions worldwide. Feldt ups the ante with a house-oriented sound, incorporating

Fashion has always had a pivotal role in the hip-hop industry since rappers rocked unique streetwear in the 1970s. Whether it’s illustrated through their lyrics or public appearances, rhymers go out of their way to wear clothes that draw attention. But sometimes, the unique parts of an artist’s outfit can go unnoticed after they have

Publicity is arguably the most misunderstood of all the marketing efforts recording artists go through. Many creators, from musicians and influencers to songwriters and producers, have wild visions of what publicity is and how it functions to support and enhance the trajectory of their career. Typically, these visions aren’t accurate. To clarify this process, here’s