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Interscope Signs BK and Partners With Supernova—Two Different Deals
Interscope announced a catalog distribution and joint-venture agreement with Brazil's Supernova, plus a separate signing of rapper BK.
Wale's Gifted Week Turns 15 Years of Ambition Into DMV Events
Wale and EQT announced a third Gifted Week for November 17 through 20, pairing an Ambition anniversary with DMV school, sports and community events.
Blacc Sam Says Jay-Z Helped The Marathon Clothing After Nipsey's Death
Blacc Sam says the wave of orders after Nipsey Hussle's death overwhelmed The Marathon Clothing until support connected through Roc Nation and Live Nation.
Shenseea's CATALYST Connects Jamaica, Nigeria and Florida Without Losing Her Starting Point
On CATALYST, Shenseea links up with Vybz Kartel, Asake and Loe Shimmy. The features tell a cross-scene story anchored in her Jamaican roots—not just a list of names.
Molly Santana Signed to Epic Without Dropping the Black Punk Music Name. That Detail Matters
Molly Santana's Epic deal also names her Black Punk Music imprint. Here's what that public detail tells independent artists—and what the contract still doesn't reveal.
Vince Staples Doesn't Listen to Other Music While Writing. Here's What He's Protecting
Vince Staples says he avoids listening to other music while he's writing. The lesson isn't to block out rap—it is to give your own life room to shape the record.
Pusha T and Clipse Show Why Your Own Sound Can Outlast the Trend
Clipse came back after a long break with the sound that made fans recognize them. Their distinct voice matters more than the years between albums.
Your Show Grossed $10,000. How Much Did You Actually Make?
Ticket-sales gross is not artist take-home pay. Learn how show guarantees, settlements and your own touring expenses determine the real financial result.
Your Album Is Listed as Pre-Release on Apple Music. Can Fans Hear It?
A pre-release album listing lets fans prepare for a drop, but it does not mean every track is streamable today.
Ask Fans to Be Part of the Next Song—Without Taking Their Stories
You don't need the Fugees' hotline budget to invite fans into a record's story. Here's a small, permission-first way to collect responses without reposting somebody's voice or name without consent.
Yung Miami Can Honor City Girls and Still Build Her Solo Run
After City Girls, Yung Miami is talking about what that era gave her—not acting like it never happened. There's an artist lesson in building a solo voice without erasing the group that made fans care.
Your Producer Credit Is Missing on Spotify. Who Actually Fixes It?
Your song is live, but the producer's name is missing. Here's who can correct Spotify's credits, what to send, and why changing a displayed credit isn't the same as settling a royalty split.
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