Tag: Jay-Z

Is Samsung Buying Jay Z’s TIDAL?

A series of early mis-steps may have left Jay Z wondering what he'd gotten himself into when he bought and renamed the streaming music service now known as TIDAL. But. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/19/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Arts administration, Audio mixing (recorded music), Beginners, Compact disc, Jay-Z, music industry, Online shopping, Prince (musician), Streaming media, Studio album

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“Found Them First” – Spotify Measures Your Song Picking Cred

[UPDATED] If you're an early adopter of an up-and-coming band and are looking for bragging rights (or are just curious) Spotify's new "Found Them First" allows users to identify which. Continue reading

Guest Post on 10/19/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, List of online music databases, Los Angeles, music industry, San Francisco, Spotify, Streaming media, Taylor Swift

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.16.15: New Streaming Stats • Aurous Lawsuit • Big Pimpin’ Trial

New research finds that the majority of American homes are now using audio streaming services. Findings from market-research firm Park Associates reveal that while 40% of households are currently using a. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 10/16/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Beats Electronics, Business Insider, Dr Dre, Drake (entertainer), Jared Fogle, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Sean Combs

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Music Publishing News Roundup 10.9.15: Warner/Chappell • Spotify • Sony/ATV

This week, Warner/ Chappell announced their current president Jon Platt will be promoted to CEO. Known for both his creative intuition and leadership capabilities, Platt carries a successful track record from. Continue reading

Bob Baker on 10/09/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Bey, Beyoncé Knowles, Bible, Cary, Chicago, Community manager, Cover version, Illinois, Instagram, Jay-Z, music industry

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Sean Combs Moves Bad Boy Label From UMG To Sony’s Epic Records

Sean Combs has moved his Bad Boy Entertainment to Sony's Epic Records from Universal Music Group's Interscope. The deal includes two upcoming albums from Combs aka Puff Daddy. The deal was. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/05/2015 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Armand de Brignac, Bad Boy Records, Billboard Magazine, Cîroc, Dr Dre, Extended play, Forbes, iHeartRadio, Jay-Z, Las Vegas, Last Train to Paris, Sean Combs, Sean John

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TIDAL Passes 1 Million Subscribers, Announces Benefit Concert with Jay Z, Prince, Beyonce, More

As the music industry goes into overdrive trying to figure out how many people are still using Apple Music now that their 90 day free trials are up, TIDAL has. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 10/01/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Barclays Center, Beyoncé Knowles, Dr Dre, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Macklemore, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg

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This Week in Music Commentary

Boston based MC Cam Meekins discusses hip hop, major labels vs DIY, and his charity work, Lazy Rich speaks on the importance of first impressions, and hit producer Om'Mas Keith explains why. Continue reading

Guest Post on 09/27/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DJ Khaled, Do it yourself, Drake (entertainer), Elle Varner, Grammy Award, Hip hop music, independent music, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Jay-Z, record label

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20 Richest Hip Hop Stars 2015 [Forbes]

The annual Forbes Hip-Hop Cash Kings: The World's Highest-Paid Rap Acts is out for 2015, Doddy tops the list again followed by Jay Z, Drake and Dr. Dre. But furthers down. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/23/2015 in Live & Touring | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Dr Dre, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Macklemore, Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, Sean Combs, Snoop Dogg

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Tidal Is Selling Prince CDs – Why Doesn’t Every Music Streamer Also Sell Music?

I've always thought that music streamers should also sell downloads and CDs, or at least link to someone who does. The major labels could force them to and even if buying music. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/15/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Airbnb, Apple Inc., Compact disc, internet, IPhone, iTunes, Jay-Z, Music download, Prince (musician), Streaming media

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TIDAL Falsely Claims Apple Banned Its Drake Charity Concert Live Stream

From a star-studded launch through today, TIDAL has a PR problem. Sadly, the first music streaming service whose stated goal was empowering artists has repeatedly misjudged the effects of both. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., BuzzFeed, Cash Money Records, Hurricane Katrina, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, New York Post, Partnership, Streaming media, Texas High School

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