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FloyyMenor & J Balvin’s ‘Banshee’ & More: Which Is Your Favorite New Latin Music Release of the Week?

This week, Billboard’s New Music Latin roundup and playlist — curated by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — features fresh new music, including new albums by Eslabon Armado (Vibras de Noche II), Ovy on the Drums (Cassette 02 Chile), and newcomer Joyce Santana (Nada Persona).  Related What’s Your Favorite New Music Release of the […]

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A Stream is Not a Stream: How Geography Affects the Economics of Music Streaming

When it comes to the value of music royalties, some artists have an advantage based on where they live. Nigerian artists earned more than $43 million from Spotify in 2024, according to the streaming giant’s latest Loud and Clear report. A “significant” portion of those royalties came from outside Nigeria, with exports of the country’s

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her0ism on Producing Songs for Famous Artists, Expanding J-Pop’s Global Presence & Working Toward a New Grammy Category

Based in Los Angeles since 2016, her0ism has carved out a career in the forefront of the global music industry. The Japanese producer and songwriter has produced numerous hit songs on an international scale, and his recent works include tracks for XG and BLACKPINK’s LISA’s “Dream” from her album Alter Ego, which topped Billboard’s Top

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10 Best Songs From Late Jamaican Legend Cocoa Tea (Critic’s Picks)

Jamaican singer Cocoa Tea, whose celebrated career blurred the divide between roots reggae’s righteous convictions and dancehall’s feel-good ethos, passed away on March 11 at age 65 in a hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Cocoa Tea’s wife, Malvia Scott, speaking to Jamaican newspaper The Gleaner, said the cause of his death was cardiac arrest, which

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Live Nation Can’t Beat DOJ Accusation That It ‘Coerced’ Artists With Access to Concert Venues

A federal judge says the Justice Department can move ahead with a key allegation in its antitrust case against Live Nation: That the company illegally forces artists to use its promotion services if they want to perform in its massive network of amphitheaters. In a written ruling issued Friday (March 14), Judge Arun Subramanian denied

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Benson Boone, John Fogerty, Kesha & More at SXSW 2025: See the Photos

The heat was up in Austin, Texas, this week, but the music was even hotter. Approximately 300,000 people descended upon the Texas capital from March 7 to 15 for SXSW 2025. As it has annually since 1987, the gathering brought together musicians, artists, directors, innovators and other creatives for panels, performances, barbecue and general revelry.

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Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week’s Best New Tracks From Calvin Harris, Sub Focus & More

This week in dance music: Lady Gaga performed her electro romp “Abracadabra” and new Gesaffelestein collab “Killah” on Saturday Night Live, John Summit announced that he recently completed his “first fully sober tour,” Barry Can’t Swim released his first new single of the year with “The Person You’d Like to Be” (and then later revealed

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Jelly Roll’s ‘Liar’ Leads Country Airplay for Career-Best Fifth Week

Jelly Roll’s “Liar” rules Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for a fifth consecutive week, becoming his sole longest-leading hit. Related Jelly Roll Explains How This Important Tattoo Represents ‘Second Chances’ 03/13/2025 The song tops the list dated March 22 with 31 million audience impressions (down 5%) March 7-13, according to Luminate. The Nashville native co-authored it with

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Blake Shelton Announces New Album ‘For Recreational Use Only’: Here’s When It Arrives

Blake Shelton is set to release his new album, For Recreational Use Only, on May 9. The project will mark Shelton’s first album under BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The dozen-song album spotlights songs from several top-shelf country songwriters, including Sarah Buxton, Zach Crowell, Greylan James, Shane McAnally, Pat McLaughlin and Bobby Pinson. The project also

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