Tag: Jay-Z

MON. BRIEF: ShareBeast, AlbumJams Operator Guilty • “We Shall Overcome” Copyright Weakened • $1B Facebook Video Bet • More

MONDAY 9.11.17 Music Business News From Around The Web With their ShareBeast and AlbumJams win, the RIAA whacked the right mole. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 09/11/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: ASAP Ferg, ASAP Mob, ASAP Rocky, DVD, Instagram, Jay-Z, Nextel Communications, Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA certification, Tidal (service)

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THU. BRIEF: BMG Revenue Up 28% • Vevo Goes Live • High Profile Instagram Accounts Hacked • More

THURSDAY 8.31.17 Music Business News From Around The Web BMG is creating a Fourth Major with a more collaborative model this its competitors. Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 08/31/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 50 Cent, Allen Iverson, Apple Inc., Arista Records, Jay-Z, Maybach Music Group, Rick Ross, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Universal Music Group

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Dubset Makes Sony First Major Label Legalized For Remixing

Often containing samples of multiple pre-existing tracks, remixes and DJ sets have historically been legally difficult for streaming services to allow, but a new deal between rights clearance startup and. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/28/2017 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Inc., Apple Music, Arista Records, copyright, Disc jockey, Jay-Z, LeBron James, Sony Music Entertainment, TechCrunch, YouTube

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Should Musicians Even Bother Making Albums Since Almost No One Is Buying Them?

Like it or not, we live in a singles driven music industry. A recent half-year report from Nielsen revealed that album consumption has taken a dramatic hit over the past. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/14/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: California, Drake (musician), Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Inglewood, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Kendrick Lamar, MTV, MTV Video Music Award, The Weeknd

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TIDAL Names Fourth CEO In 2.5 Years, Former Kobalt, Sony Exec Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders has been named the fourth CEO in just over two years at Jay-Z's music streamer TIDAL. He joins as Kanye West threatens a major lawsuit, but buoyed by. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/08/2017 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Action Bronson, Adidas, Amanda Lepore, Apple Music, Bob Dylan, Broadcast programming, California, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Spotify, TIDAL, Watch the Throne

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MON. BRIEF: Kanye Splits With Tidal Over Money • $2M In Good Guvera News • “Devastated” Adele Cancels Last 2 Shows • More

MONDAY 7.3.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Leave it to Kanye to wreck a quiet summer weekend: "West Splits With Tidal Of Money Dispute" Updated continuously under our More. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/03/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon, Apple, Apple Music, Google, Jay-Z, Kayne, Kayne West, music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Pandora, Spotify, tech, TIDAL, YouTube

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Streaming Income For TuneCore Artists grew 85% Last Year

New stats from TuneCore, shared as part of its launch today of SocialPro, show another year of sustained growth, with artist revenue up 32% to $188 million in 2016. Like. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/27/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Music, Apple Music, Google Play Music, iTunes, Jay-Z, Soundcloud, Spotify, Streaming media, Tidal (service), Universal Music Group

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The Problem Of Literal Listening

In this thought provoking piece by Kat Harding, she explores the issue of literal listening in the music industry, particularly when it comes to the music of women and people. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/24/2017 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Beyonce, Chanel, Frank Ocean, iTunes, Jay-Z, Sade (band), Spotify, The Creator, Tidal (service), Tyler

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MON. BRIEF: Roc Nation Renews w/Live Nation, Seeks Label Cash • iHeart On Edge • Neil Young Announces Xstream • More

Monday 4.24.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Live Nation loves Jay Z, but wants out of the label business just as running a label gets profitable again. . Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/24/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Apple Music, Beyonce, Chanel, Frank Ocean, iTunes, Jay-Z, Spotify, The Creator, Tidal (service), Twitter, Tyler

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At 32 Million Subscribers, Apple Music Challenges Spotify As Streaming Leader

Although Spotify is generally touted as being the front runner in streaming world with it's 51 million plus subscribers, new controversial data suggests that Apple Music may be on course. Continue reading

Guest Post on 04/20/2017 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Amazon Echo, Amazon Music, Apple Inc., Apple Music, IPhone, Jay-Z, Spotify, Streaming media, Tidal (service), Universal Music Group

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