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Max Romeo, Sampled By Jay-Z, Says Universal Music Group Owes Him 47 Of Years Royalties

Jamaican roots reggae musician Max Romeo known for chart success in Jamaica and the U.K. has broken his silence on a US$15 Million lawsuit filed against Universal Music Group for royalties owed to him

04/10/2023

Legal·Music Business·Uncategorized

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

Music Made So Much Money Last Year Top Executives Like Lucian Grainge Received $30 Million Bonuses

Billboard’s 2022 Executive Money Makers report, focusing on stock ownership and compensation, sheds light on the hefty rewards that flowed into the hands of music industry leaders. However, not all parties are

26/09/2023

Music Business

Forensic Musicologist Brian McBrearty Says Steely and Clevie’s Reggaeton Lawsuit ‘Is Just Silly’

Forensic Musicologist Brian McBrearty says he believes the copyright lawsuit filed by Steely and Clevie against the reggaeton community is ‘silly‘ and has no clear basis for protection under U.S. law. The riddim making

20/09/2023

Music Business

Music Power Move: Steely & Clevie Seek Ownership of 1800 Reggaeton Tracks With Newly Obtained “Dem Bow” Registration

The copyright infringement case filed by dancehall pioneers Steely and Clevie, against major record companies including UMG and Warner, along with several artists and their affiliated publishing companies is heating up. The riddim

08/08/2023

Latin·Music Business·News

Beenie Man, Bounty Killer at Reggae Sumfest performing together 2019

Hotels Sold Out For Reggae Sumfest, But Tourism Officials Hush On Economic Impact

Montego Bay operated at max capacity for the week of Reggae Sumfest according to several hotel managers and receptionist contacted by WMV. The cost for a room at the S. Hotel on

01/08/2023

Concerts·Music Business·Reggae

BET Could Soon Be Owned By A Jamaican?

World Music Views® understands that the bid for the ownership of black star power network (BET), the company founded by Bob Johnson via a loan from John Malone, could soon be owned

16/07/2023

Music·Music Business·News

CAA, The Hollywood Agency That Represents Bob Marley and Koffee In Talks For Sale

Talks of a potential acquisition of Hollywood talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) by François-Henri Pinault, the French billionaire owner of luxury brands Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Chateau Latour vineyards are under

14/07/2023

Fashion·Music Business·News

Hipgnosis Faces Executive Exodus as Asset Sales Considered Ahead of Shareholder Vote

Hipgnosis Song Management, renowned for its pioneering approach to songs as an asset class, has experienced a series of departures among its senior executives and staff members in recent months. This shakeup

12/07/2023

Catalogues·Music Business

Jada Kingdom Leaves Republic Records, Says She Felt “Out Of Place”

In a bold and unexpected move, Jamaican recording artist Jada Kingdom recently revealed to Teen Vogue her shocking departure from Republic Records, as she takes charge of her own musical journey. “Recently,

29/06/2023

Dancehall·Music Business

The Most Talked About Music Masters In The World Scooter Braun Vs Taylor Swift

Music Business Worldwide (MBW) delved into the contentious saga surrounding the sale of Taylor Swift’s ‘Big Machine’ masters which include her first six albums. The masters were first sold to Scooter Braun’s

26/06/2023

Catalogues·Music Business

Dancehall artist Teejay signs to Warner last year

Teejay Signs Publishing And Record Deal With Warner Music Group

Dancehall artist Teejay has inked a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music . The deal happened on Thursday June 15, 2023 in Manhattan New York City. A release sent out by Solida Agency

21/06/2023

Music Business

Niche-Focused Funds Are Becoming A Trend In Music Investment

Niche-focused funds are emerging as the next trend in music investment according to Billboard Magazine, largely due to the rising cost of capital. These funds specialize in acquiring rights to specific genres

12/06/2023

Catalogues·Music Business

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