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Dom Kennedy Reflects on Challenges to Bringing “Yellow Album” to Streaming Platforms
West Coast rapper Dom Kennedy recently opened up about the ongoing struggle to get his 2012 Yellow Album on streaming platforms like...
Oct 23, 2024


Building the Blueprint: The Art of Team Building for Independent Artists
In a recent United Masters podcast, David Malhado, Head of Marketing, and King Carter, EVP of South Coast Music Group and manager to...
Oct 23, 2024


Tommy Richman Submits Million Dollar Baby for Grammy Rap Categories After Saying He’s "Not a Hip Hop Artist"
Tommy Richman’s viral TikTok hit Million Dollar Baby is set to compete in the rap categories at the 2025 Grammys, despite the artist’s...
Oct 23, 2024


United Masters: A Launching Pad for Independent Artists
In a recent interview with XXL, Steve Stoute, the founder and CEO of United Masters, gave the listerns some updates on brand and spoke...
Oct 18, 2024


Big Wins and Unforgettable Moments at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards
The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards showcased the best in the culture, and Kendrick Lamar emerged as the night’s biggest winner, securing...
Oct 16, 2024


Cardo Sells Part of Publishing Catalog to Kilometre Music Group
In a significant move in the world of music publishing, Grammy-winning producer Cardo (Ronald Latour Jr.) has sold part of his music...
Oct 12, 2024


When Does AI Cross the Line? Comparing Google's TextFX and ChatGPT's Song Maker in Music Creation
Artificial intelligence continues to weave its way into music, prompting conversations about how far technology should go in the creative...
Oct 10, 2024


Grammy Nominations Set to Be Announced Soon
The Recording Academy, representing a wide range of music professionals from performers to engineers, is gearing up to reveal the...
Oct 9, 2024


"Kendrick and Rihanna Decline Coachella: What This Means for the Festival’s Future"
As ticket sales lag and major headliners decline, the festival faces a reckoning with its star power gaps Christopher Polk/Contributor...
Oct 7, 2024


Leadership Shifts, Layoffs, and Artist Cuts: A Music Industry in Transition
A significant wave of retirements and organizational shifts is hitting the music industry, with major CEOs and executives stepping down...
Oct 4, 2024


Why Artists Should Be on EVEN: 7 Key Insights from CEO Mag Rodriguez
Photo: Courtesy of EVEN In an exclusive interview with Mag Rodriguez , CEO of the EVEN platform , on the One More Time Podcast , he...
Oct 3, 2024


Reclaiming the Culture: LaRussell's Push for Higher Standards
Photo Credit: Good Compenny When LaRussell tweeted about the state of our culture, he wasn’t just critiquing today’s artists—he was...
Oct 1, 2024


TIDAL's New Collabs Feature Could Change the Game for Artist Connections
TIDAL just dropped a new feature that’s all about bringing artists together, and it could be a game-changer. The TIDAL Collabs tool is...
Sep 30, 2024


MatchTune's AI Music Detector: A New Tool in the Fight Against Copyright Infringement
In the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-generated music, music-tech firm MatchTune has announced a significant breakthrough. They claim...
Sep 27, 2024


SoundExchange to Launch Global AI Registry for Music Creators
In a move aimed at protecting music creators' rights in the age of artificial intelligence, SoundExchange is developing a global AI...
Sep 24, 2024


will.i.am Drops AI-Powered Radio, RAiDiO.FYI: The Future of Interactive Listening
Photo Credit: EMMA MCINTYRE/GETTY IMAGES FOR SIRIUSXM Musician and tech entrepreneur will.i.am has unveiled his latest...
Sep 19, 2024


Hip-Hop's Old Guard Reigns Supreme: A Changing of the Guard?
2024 has been a banner year for hip-hop, with more chart-topping hits and albums than in all of 2023. However, a closer look reveals a...
Sep 17, 2024


Musician Arrested for $10 Million AI Streaming Fraud
In a case that highlights the evolving challenges of the digital music era, a North Carolina man has been arrested and charged with using...
Sep 17, 2024


"From Mixtapes to Money: Has the Pursuit of Streams Killed the Art?"
Photo Illustration of some of our favorite mixtapes released. In hip-hop history, the mixtape holds a special place. It was a proving...
Sep 16, 2024


Streaming's Growth Story: A Tale of Two Perspectives
The music industry's narrative on streaming growth is currently a complex one, with contrasting viewpoints and emerging trends adding...
Sep 16, 2024
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