Music Business

Dr. Dre Reaching Deal To Sell His Catalog for $200-Plus Million

Dr. Dre is approaching self-made billionaire status, reportedly selling his music assets and several income streams in separate deals. Super… Read More

January 12, 2023

How Independent Artists are Navigating The Aftershock of The NFT Boom

The NFT went from crypto buzzword to billion-dollar art bazaar in less than a year. But despite the prospect of… Read More

March 15, 2022

What the Music Industry Can Learn From the Success of Video Games

In a streaming and playlist first world, albums have become less of a critical component of success for the industry.… Read More

October 8, 2021

De La Soul Confirms Catalog is Heading to Streamers in 2021

De La Soul offers an update on when fans can expect to hear their music on streaming services. De La… Read More

August 9, 2021

This is What Artists Should Know About Signing Their First Record Deal

We talked with Entertainment Attorney Karl Fowlkes, Esq. about when artists should lawyer up and what they should look out… Read More

August 30, 2020

What’s At Stake For Sampling In Tracy Chapman & Nicki Minaj’s Lawsuit?

Tracy Chapman's lawsuit against Nicki Minaj could have real implications toward hip-hop if a ruling is made in her favor. Since… Read More

August 26, 2020

Spotify Wants Artists To Do All the Work For Very Little Pay

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has painted a picture where only the artists who constantly churn out content can survive a… Read More

August 20, 2020

Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s Record-Breaking “WAP” Debut Proves Women are Running Rap

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion officially have the biggest song of the year. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s… Read More

August 17, 2020

What You Need to Know About Starting Your Own Marketing Agency, According to Founder of Lola Media Group Lola Plaku

Entrepreneur Lola Plaku shares the most important lessons she’s learned as she’s built her agency Lola Media Group. Breaking into… Read More

May 25, 2020

Could Juice WRLD’s Yellowcard Lawsuit Be Rap’s “Blurred Lines?”

In a post-"Blurred Lines" world, popular songs are more susceptible to litigation. Will Juice WRLD face a similar outcome? Juice… Read More

October 28, 2019

A Brief History of Artists Who Have Benefited From Bundled Album Sales

A brief breakdown of the controversial yet common practice of bundling — and the artists whose sales either soared or… Read More

June 26, 2019