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Kang Hyo-won, Bang Si Hyuk, Michael Rapino, Yoon Seok Jun, Sir Lucian Grainge

Music Industry Leaders Skip Trump’s Inauguration, but His AI Deregulation Policies Could Transform Licensing, Royalties, and Creativity

Donald Trump’s re-election and his AI policy stance could bring sweeping changes to the music industry, fundamentally reshaping how copyright, licensing, royalties and even ticketing are managed. By prioritizing deregulation, Trump’s administration

20/01/2025

News

Jamaican Artists Looking Forward To The “Golden Age” Under Trump’s Presidency

Reggae singer Gramps Morgan says he is adopting a positive mindset as it relates to President Donald Trump’s tenure as the 47th President of the United States. The Nashiville Tennessee resident posted

20/01/2025

News

Popcaan’s Where We Come From Makes Rolling Stone’s Best Albums of the 21st Century

Rolling Stone Magazine has placed Popcaan’s debut album Where We Come From at No. 197 on its prestigious list of the 250 Best Albums of the 21st Century. This recognition cements Popcaan’s

17/01/2025

News

Buju Banton on Drink Champs with N.O.R.E and DJ EFN

Reggae Has Higher Percentage Of Gen-Z Listenership In The U.S. Than Afrobeats

Reggae accounted for about 19% of monthly listenership among Gen Z and 30% of millennial concertgoers according to Luminate’s 2024 Report. This places reggae behind several genres, including Hip-Hop/Rap, which leads with approximately

16/01/2025

Music Report

Kendrick Lamar, Drake- image by Associated Press

Luminate 2024 Year-End Report: Hip Hop On Demand Streams Share Decrease In The U.S.

In 2024, there was an average of 99,000 new songs delivered to digital service providers like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube each day in 2024, which is down 4.4% from 2023 when there

15/01/2025

Music Report

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. speaks on stage during the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards’ untelevised Premiere Ceremony on March 14, 2021.

Pressure Mounts for Grammy Ceremony Cancellation in Los Angeles: “It Would Be Tone-Deaf to Celebrate”

As Los Angeles reels from devastating wildfires, the Recording Academy faces mounting pressure to cancel the 67th annual Grammy Awards. Despite the catastrophic impact on the region, the Academy announced that the

13/01/2025

Grammys 2025

TikTok Denies Bloomberg Report of Potential Sale to Elon Musk as January 19 U.S. Ban Nears

TikTok has refuted a Bloomberg report suggesting that Chinese officials are considering facilitating the sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk, branding the claims as “pure fiction.” The denial comes amid

13/01/2025

News

Beyoncé’s Publicist Yvette Noel-Schure Visits and Inspires Arts Management Students at Edna Manley College

On Monday, January 13, 2024, renowned publicist Yvette Noel-Schure visited the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) in Kingston, Jamaica, captivating students of the Arts Management program with

13/01/2025

Features

Donovan Watkis, Global Head Of Music at World Music Views, Rebel Salute

World Music Views Partners with CODA Network to Bring You Rebel Salute 2025 Live Stream

Los Angeles, CA — January 12, 2025 World Music Views, has joined forces with CODA Network to deliver exclusive live-stream coverage of the 31st Rebel Salute on Saturday January 18th, 2025. Recognized as a cornerstone of

13/01/2025

News

Seanizzle Sets Sights on Solo Stardom, Reflects on Iconic Career

Producer Seanizzle is poised to elevate his solo career to the heights of industry icons like Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. With a catalog of undeniable hits, he has proven his ability to

11/01/2025

Features

“Baby Boy” by Beyoncé Featuring Sean Paul Among Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century

“Baby Boy,” by Beyoncé featuring Sean Paul, ranks at No. 96 on the Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century, making it the only song featuring a Jamaican artist to earn

10/01/2025

News

Patrick Moxey Margaryta Bushkin via Billboard

Sony Music Entertainment Seeks Extension to Respond to $15 Million Copyright Lawsuit by Patrick Moxey’s Ultra International Music Publishing

Sony Music Entertainment is requesting additional time to respond to Patrick Moxey’s lawsuit filed against the company. A letter, dated December 18, 2024, addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams of the U.S. District

06/01/2025

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