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U2 FINDS WHAT IT'S LOOKING FOR: THE AZOFFS

It’s rumored that U2 has hooked up with none other than Jeffrey and Irving Azoff for management.

NEAR TRUTHS: CATALOG DANCE

Although the rise in interest rates has generally driven catalog multiples down...

PRIMARY WAVE ADDS $2B FUND

Brookfield Asset Management has made its first step into the music-catalog business, striking a $2b deal with Primary Wave Music.

SONG REVENUE: “UNHOLY” MOLY

Sam Smith & Kim Petras bow at #1 on our Song Revenue Chart as “Unholy” takes in $133k. GloRilla & Cardi B’s “Tomorrow 2” debuts at #4, collecting nearly $80k. As for the usual suspects, Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit” continues its impressive run, generating $100k+, although it slips this week to #2, while Bad Bunny again places six songs in the Top 50, totaling just south of $300k.

KODAK BLACK IN FOCUS

Word has it that, after fulfilling his contractual obligation to Atlantic with a drop this week, rap star Kodak Black is inking with...

HIS OWN ARCHITECT: THE STEVE LACY BUZZ

A look at the artist behind the smash "Bad Habit" (L-M/RCA) and why he features so prominently in the Grammy conversation.

GRAMMY CHEW: RAP EDITION

It’s time to focus on the hip-hop categories as we inch closer to the opening of the voting period for the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Word is strategic maneuvering is already going on in the genre committees.

CMA FEMALE VOCALIST: HOW IT’S DONE

As the voting gets underway, Holly Gleason surveys the field.

Rumor Mill

U2 FINDS WHAT IT'S LOOKING FOR: THE AZOFFS

10/6/22

It’s rumored that U2 has hooked up with none other than Jeffrey and Irving Azoff for management.
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SMITH'S MONSTER SMASH

10/6/22

Sam Smith's "Unholy" f/Kim Petras (Capitol) continues to grow everywhere. It had its best day at Spotify yesterday since its blockbuster opening, the video is Top 10 at YouTube and the song is already Top 25-bound at Pop.
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NEAR TRUTHS: CATALOG DANCE

10/6/22

Although the rise in interest rates has generally driven catalog multiples down...
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PRIMARY WAVE ADDS
$2B FUND

10/6/22

Brookfield Asset Management has made its first step into the music-catalog business, striking a $2b deal with Primary Wave Music.
…Read More

Featured Video

Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown, "Thank God"

That this love duet (via RCA Nashville) is sung by genuine married couple Kane and Katelyn will no doubt fuel a million heartfelt articles and posts, as will the discovery of the latter's gorgeous voice. But a song and performance this strong, formed around a sentiment of deep gratitude, would resonate in any case.

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RIAA: U.S. LATIN MUSIC UP 23% AT MIDYEAR

10/6/22

According to the RIAA's 2022 midyear report, U.S. Latin-music revenue has enjoyed double-digit growth, up 23% from 2021's halfway mark, with streaming representing 97% of the pie.
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SONG REVENUE: “UNHOLY” MOLY

10/6/22

Sam Smith & Kim Petras bow at #1 on our Song Revenue Chart as “Unholy” takes in $133k. GloRilla & Cardi B’s “Tomorrow 2” debuts at #4, collecting nearly $80k. As for the usual suspects, Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit” continues its impressive run, generating $100k+, although it slips this week to #2, while Bad Bunny again places six songs in the Top 50, totaling just south of $300k.

KODAK BLACK IN FOCUS

10/6/22

Word has it that, after fulfilling his contractual obligation to Atlantic with a drop this week, rap star Kodak Black is inking with...
…Read More

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CMA FEMALE VOCALIST:
HOW IT’S DONE

10/6/22

As the voting gets underway, Holly Gleason surveys the field.
…Read More

WILLIAMS POWERS BOOKING AT DWP

10/6/22

Del Williams will oversee the booking of all Danny Wimmer Presents festivals, one-offs and special events in his new role as global head of talent.
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THE LONG STRANGE TRIP COMES TO A CLOSE

10/6/22

Fare thee well: Dead & Co. will start their final lap around the country next year, beginning with two shows at L.A.’s Kia Forum on 5/19 and 20 and wrapping—where else?—in San Francisco.
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