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Jubilant Sykes

Mourning the Loss of Jubilant Sykes — A Voice Silenced Too Soon

Shon Murdock

On the evening of Monday, December 8, 2025, the music world lost a singular voice. At age 71, Jubilant Sykes […]

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Nas Luke

Nas Luke: The Global Sound Curator Shaping The Future Of Music

Shon Murdock

In a world where producers are the unseen architects of culture, Nas Luke has emerged as one of the most […]

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The Grammys

The Hip-Hop Titans With the Most GRAMMY Wins

Shon Murdock

The Hip-Hop Titans With the Most GRAMMY Wins In a genre defined by innovation, resilience, and cultural disruption, the Grammy […]

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Autumn 2025 Issue with Cosmic Gate Out Now

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Cosmic Gate has produced a wealth of acclaimed projects and years of performances across the globe. A serendipitous meeting in Cologne […]

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Spotify-Apple

Spotify vs. Apple Music: Who’s Really Winning The Streaming War?

Shon Murdock

In today’s music industry, streaming isn’t just the main stage — it is the stage. And two giants are battling […]

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Nas & Jay-Z

The $2,500 Deal That Made Nas A Part Of Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents”

Shon Murdock

Hip-hop history isn’t just told in bars—it’s written in contracts, clearances, and quiet backroom deals. One of the culture’s most […]

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Top 10 Companies Supporting Independent Artists in 2025

Shon Murdock

As the music industry continues to shift toward artist independence and digital-first strategies, independent musicians now have more tools than […]

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Sylvia Rhone

The Women Behind the Boards: Leading Female Music Executives Shaping The Industry In 2025

Shon Murdock

The music industry has long been a space where creativity meets commerce—but in 2025, it’s increasingly led by women who […]

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Martin Jensen

Summer 2025 Issue Cover Artist: Martin Jensen

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Martin Jensen is a Danish DJ and record producer known for his hit single “Solo Dance” released in 2016. He […]

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Klingande

Getting To Know Klingande

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Cédric Steinmyller, known as KLINGANDE, is a successful DJ and producer in the melodic house genre. He found his passion […]

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JIVE Records-Mike Weiss & David Melhado

JIVE Records Returns as Standalone Imprint Under RCA

Shon Murdock

JIVE Records Returns as Standalone Imprint Under RCA, Led by Mike Weiss and David Melhado One of the most influential names in modern music is officially back. JIVE Records, the legendary label known for shaping hip-hop, R&B, and pop culture, has been relaunched as a standalone frontline imprint operating under Sony Music’s RCA Records. Steering […]

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Wins Every Grammy in His Category at the 2026 Grammys

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The 2026 Grammy Awards belonged to Kendrick Lamar. Not symbolically. Not emotionally. Literally. Kendrick Lamar won every Grammy in every category in which he was nominated, delivering one of the most decisive and commanding nights the awards show has seen in years. Each announcement reinforced the same conclusion. This was not competition, this was confirmation. […]

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Brandy Honored With the Black Icon Music Award by the Recording Academy

Shon Murdock

On Sunday, February 1, 2026, the Recording Academy presented Brandy with the Black Icon Music Award, recognizing a legacy that has profoundly shaped the sound and direction of modern R&B and Black music culture.  The honor celebrates not only her longevity, but her undeniable influence as one of the most technically gifted and emotionally resonant […]

Suno

Suno, AI Music, and the New Reality of Ownership for Creators

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As the calendar turned to the New Year, a major shift quietly—but significantly—reshaped the landscape of AI-generated music. For artists, producers, and composers experimenting with AI music platforms, especially tools like Suno, the rules of ownership have changed—and the implications are profound. The End of “You Own What You Prompt” Historically, one of the biggest […]

L.A. Reid

L.A. Reid and Drew Dixon Reach Confidential Settlement as Trial Was Set to Begin

Shon Murdock

As jury selection was about to get underway in New York, Grammy-winning music executive L.A. Reid and former record executive Drew Dixon reached a confidential settlement, bringing an end to a closely watched legal battle that has reverberated across the music industry. The agreement resolves Dixon’s lawsuit, which included allegations of sexual assault and claims […]

The Weeknd

The Weeknd Signs Deal With Lyric Capitol Group Worth $1B

Shon Murdock

Grammy-Winning Artist The Weeknd’s $1B Lyric Capital Deal Signals a New Era of Artist Power In an industry long defined by artists trading ownership for upfront cash, the multi-Grammy Award–winning The Weeknd has just rewritten the rules. Abel Tesfaye, a Grammy-winning global superstar, recently closed a groundbreaking partnership with Lyric Capital Group valued at approximately $1 billion, and […]