Snoop Dogg is bringing Death Row Records catalog back to streaming services… and TikTok has got it exclusively for the first weekRelease marks first-ever catalog reissue to release exclusively through SoundOn
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Jamaican Dancehall Artist Masicka Signs to Def Jam RecordingsAfter building up an international buzz with north of 100 million streams independently and earning widespread acclaim, Jamaica-born and Miami-based multi-talented singer-songwriter, Masicka has unveiled his new track and video “Pieces” [feat. Jahshii]. Watch “Pieces” HERE.

Additionally, he has announced his signing to Def Jam Recordings with “Pieces” as his first release under the newly minted deal.

“​​‘Pieces’ is a song of triumph. It’s a celebration of what you have worked hard for and motivates the listeners to keep going. You will be victorious” says Masicka. “The song touches on overcoming challenges and obstacles you face along the way, as we navigate through this thing called life. The challenges you’re faced with make you stronger. They mold you into a warrior. The warrior which is needed to be successful.” The track’s airy synth loop and island-inflected beat uplift his hypnotic hook, “Just picking up the pieces from the puzzle of life on my journey.”

“Def Jam has always been the home for great artists across the wide spectrum of Black music, and Masicka is very much emblematic of that vision” said Tunji Balogun, Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. “Representing the new wave of Jamaican dancehall and reggae, Masicka’s versatility and unique sonic perspective has the potential to impact markets all over the world. It feels like the beginning of something very special. We’re excited to welcome him to our Def Jam family.”

Iconoclast acquires Diplo’s Mad Decent Publishing catalogFounded by Olivier Chastan, Iconoclast entered the music rights acquisition space in February 2022
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Where have all the fans gone? A visual breakdown of Music ConsumptionNever has music consumption been so divided across literally dozens of services. So to have any chance of success, musicians and the companies helping them need to understand how and. Continue reading
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TikTok music marketing myths & much more with Matt Sherratt of AmuseMatt Sherratt is an Artist Marketing Manager at Amuse. He’s responsible for building and delivering marketing strategies for a range of artists and releases, both new and catalog, for Amuse’s label. Continue reading
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Ari Herstand explores the state of indie music on the Music Biz Weekly PodcastAri Herstand, the CEO and founder of music business education and artist advocacy company Ari’s Take, returns to the Music Biz Weekly Podcast for an update on a new edition. Continue reading
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100 Years Ago ⁠— The Songs of 1923In honor of the new year, and to look back on how much the world has both changed and stayed the same, here are 10 hits from 1923 celebrating their 100th birthday.

Wide Open Music Signs 2 Lane SummerWide Open Music has announced the signing of country music duo 2 Lane Summer to its Management and Publishing rosters. Comprised of Joe Hanson (Naperville, Ill.) and Chris Ray (Jackson, Miss.), the pair’s instant friendship and brotherhood is evident in 2 Lane Summer’s contagious personalities and mesmerizing harmonies. 

“We were chasing solo careers when our paths crossed; after hanging and jamming together we knew there was something special,” shared 2 Lane Summer’s Joe Hanson and Chris Ray. “Once Wide Open Music discovered us, we knew that they were the right team to take this duo to the next level and we couldn’t be more excited to see what’s next.”

Ash Bowers, Wide Open Music Owner/Manager, shares, “These guys have the talent, work ethic, vision, and music, and are so dialed in on who they are. From the first meeting, everyone on our team has been beyond excited to work with 2 Lane Summer. We can’t wait to watch what’s about to happen!” 

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The Rihanna NFT That Isn’t A Rihanna NFT, and Some Serious Questions Raised.Bill Werde on the details behind a timely NFT drop that's hit headline news
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TikTok rival Triller acquires influencer marketing firm JuliusFounded in 2012, Julius connects influencers with brands and agencies
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Ticketmaster says, ‘we don’t control or keep most fees.’ So, who does?Ticketmaster is pushing back on the assertion that it is the reason that concert ticket fees are so high and shifting the blame to its primary customer – venues. “In. Continue reading
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Rihanna’s Spotify streams spike 640% after Super Bowl halftime [WATCH]UPDATED: Rihanna took to the Super Bowl LVII’s halftime show stage Sunday with a medley of her hit tracks. Individual songs spiked as much as 2600%, and her overall U.S.. Continue reading
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How to take care of your mental health while on tourThere are basic ways that musicians can prioritize their own mental health to avoid burnout and more while on the road. by Carla Malrowe of Bandzoogle There is a time for. Continue reading
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Independent labels and distributors: take our survey!Measuring the actual contribution of the independent sector to the global recorded music market is an important but difficult task. The traditional way of thinking about independent market share is to take the total market and remove the majors’ revenues from that. But this ‘distribution’ basis of market share under-represents independents because the majors also distribute independent labels and artists. The truest measure of the independents’ contribution is on a copyright ownership basis. This is a task MIDiA has conducted for many years now and a crucial input into this is our global independent label and distributor survey.

This survey is now live and we encourage independent labels and distributors of all sizes and geographies to complete it. The more completes submitted, the more accurate the final dataset will be. 

We use this survey to take the pulse of what the independent sector is thinking, what challenges and opportunities it is facing, and as a measure of its commercial performance. Thus, confidentiality is absolutely crucial. All responses to this survey are treated as strictly confidential, and no company-level data, nor company-level market share is shared with any party or presented anywhere. This commitment has earnt the trust of independent labels and distributors to collect their data and build market-level datasets that they can benefit from.

All survey respondents will receive a summary of the themes component of the survey (e.g., market sentiment, market opportunities, marketing challenges, etc.) and a complete summary of the global market shares dataset. In short, MIDiA Research wants to ensure that all participants benefit from this market intel and can benchmark themselves against the market.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TYVBLJL

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Last week in music industry commentaryCommentators in the thick of the industry last week shared their opinions and thoughts on 2023′ Rock Hall nominees, how the pandemic affected women in music, and more… How will. Continue reading
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