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Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Release Trailer for ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’ Documentary

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah have dropped the trailer for an upcoming documentary focused on the former’s seminal 1995 album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…. The trailer for the film, called The Purple Tape Files, included cameos from Kendrick Lamar, Method Man and numerous other Wu-Tang Clan members who shared their thoughts about the project. “It […]

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MCA Undergoes Substantial Layoffs in Nashville as Label Restructures Under Mike Harris

As MCA continues to fine-tune its Nashville operation under new president/CEO Mike Harris, the company has laid off nearly 20 employees in a round of staff cuts across multiple departments. Among those let go are several high level executives including Leigh Malleus (vp of media marketing), Karen Naff (vp of creative services) and Gary Keffer

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Andreea Gleeson & Romain Vivien Present Russ With the 2025 Indie Trailblazer Award | Indie Power Players 2025

Andreea Gleeson & Romain Vivien present Russ with the 2025 Indie Trailblazer Award at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2025.  Hannah Karp:  And to present our first award, I’m thrilled to welcome Romain Vivien, the Global Head of Music for Believe and Andreea Gleason, CEO of TuneCore. Romain Vivien: Hi everyone. Well, it’s a real pleasure

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Hannah Karp Presents Dana Biondi With the Executive of the Year Award | Indie Power Players 2025 

Billboard’s Hannah Karp presents Dana Biondi with the 2025 Executive of the Year Award at Billboard’s Indie Power Players 2025.  Hannah Karp:  Our next honoree is a true icon who has built an eye poppingly successful empire through his deft and very creative management of an act without any conventional kick. This act, $uicideboy$ may

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DJ Akademiks Denies Taking Payola From Drake During Kendrick Battle

DJ Akademiks denied taking payola from Drake in exchange for favorable opinions on his media platforms. During a recent livestream, the popular rap media personality said he had a conversation with pgLang co-founder Dave Free when he attended a Grand National Tour stop about the integrity of his coverage during the Drake and Kendrick Lamar

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What Moves the Needle for Artists in 2025? 84 Indie Music Executives Weigh In

In 2025, there are several generally accepted truths in the music business. One: Streaming has lifted the industry back to growth. Two: It is easier than ever for artists to record and distribute their music globally than at any time in music history. And three: The sheer volume of music being released each day and

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‘Action Is Needed Now,’ U.K. Music Industry Says as Government Reveals Spending Plans

LONDON — The U.K. government shared its spending review on Wednesday (Jun. 11), Labour’s first since it won 2024’s parliamentary election. The U.K. music industry, however, has raised concerns that funds are not being prioritized for the sector and warned that “action is needed now” to ensure its stature on the global stage. The review

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Victoria Monét to Join Billboard Book Club for Chat on Motherhood & Her ‘Everywhere You Are’ Children’s Book: How to Watch

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. After years as one of the music industry’s most respected singers and songwriters, Victoria Monét has now added another title to

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How a ‘Woke Macarena’ TikTok Trend Is Helping CMAT’s ‘Sexy Picture’ Become a Summer Anthem

CMAT’s newest single, “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me,” has a lightning-in-a-bottle quality that nothing she had released previously could quite compare. The track, which will feature on the country-pop songwriter’s third LP Euro-Country (due Aug. 29 via AWAL), is bright, hooky and possessed of a subtle emotional pull. Under a soulful, spacious melody, the tone

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