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Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming platform with over 626 million users, generates most of its revenue from ads and subscription fees. But how does this money reach artists? Spotify doesn’t pay artists directly. Instead, roughly two-thirds of its revenue goes to rights holders, including record labels, publishers, and distributors. These entities then pay artists […]
This week’s New Music Friday offers a diverse lineup of releases heating up the winter music scene. Ice Cube returns with his first self-released album, Man Down, exploring modern manhood with star collaborations like Snoop Dogg and Too $hort. Miguel captivates with the single “Always Time,” showcasing his progressive R&B style, while Lil Nas X […]
In celebration of Black Music Month, Max and Spotify are hosting “Shaped by Sound,” an immersive one-day music experience on June 22 at New York City’s Hall des Lumières. The event will feature themed rooms, curated DJ sets, and a performance by rising rapper Cash Cobain. The experience includes: A mirrored room with 360-projection mapping […]
Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” has set a new Spotify record for the most single-day streams of a rap song, surpassing the previous record held by Drake and Lil Baby with “Girls Like Girls.” Released on May 4, 2024, following Lamar’s “Meet the Grahams,” the track quickly became a viral sensation, accumulating over […]
Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, has relaunched the “Congressional Rock and Roll Caucus,” initially founded in 2012 by former Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Ohio. The caucus aims to celebrate the positive influence of music, emphasizing the role of cultural organizations like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland in fostering community unity, supporting arts and […]
André 3000 has launched “New Blue Sun,” his latest album that was unexpectedly announced earlier this week. This album features a collection of instrumental improvisations created in collaboration with artists such as Carlos Niño, Surya Botofasina, and Nate Mercereau. Check it out below: Source: Pitchfork
Trevor Noah found a new creative home through podcasts and Spotify. Noah will be hosting his new original podcast, “What Now? With Trevor Noah.” According to the podcasts description, each episode Trevor will joined by an array of special guests, including entertainers, CEOs, actors, athletes, and thought leaders for “the kind of conversations that happen […]
Spotify is set to debut its ‘Most Necessary Live’ series, a line-up of live shows aimed at highlighting local rap scenes and artists throughout various US cities. This series serves as a tangible extension of Spotify’s ‘Most Necessary’ playlist, an editorially handpicked selection often referred to as “the definitive voice of Spotify’s next generation.” ‘Most […]
Wanted to see The Weeknd live but was able to? Don’t worry, now you can listen! The Weeknd has released Live at SoFi Stadium, a 31-track live album connected to his recent HBO concert film of the same name. The material covers most of his biggest hits and includes a guest appearance from Ty Dolla […]
Reportedly, Spotify is launching an initiative to support up-and-coming r&b artists with their new campaign, ‘R&B First Nights.’ As part of the initiative, the music streaming platform will aid four R&B up-and-comers’ live shows in cities across America and invite their superfans to attend. Source: BET
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