IB tease

DROPPING KNOWLEDGE: The old saw, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” may be a bit simplistic, but it clearly applies to the latest music-biz probe by I.B. Bad. In the column, our man behind the scenes looks into the Clear Channel-initiated speed-up of the system through which records break and stars are born, while shining the spotlight on the major labels’ select quartet of radio whisperers. We suggest you click on the link and learn something—or, if your name happens to be in boldface therein, give yourself a warm hug. (8/29a)