Are Record Labels Doing Enough To Support Emerging Artists? SAG-AFTRA Weighs In After Chappell Roan’s Grammy Speech
Chappell Roan called out record labels for not doing enough to support their artists, especially burgeoning ones, during her ...
Soul, money, and exploitation: the dark side of Motown Records
Motown Records produced a wealth of groundbreaking hit soul singles back in the 1960s, but the management style of boss Berry ...
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Control issues, fallout between Nigerian artists and record labels
One notable example involved Wizkid ... According to him, when contracts heavily favour record labels, granting them extensive control over an artist’s work and a substantial share of revenues ...
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We’ve lost the plot around artists and healthcare
In the wake of Chappell Roan's call-to-arms Grammys speech, stars like Charli xcx and Noah Kahn have begun donating funds to help uninsured artists. That’s great — but labels still need to step up.
Kendrick Lamar Label Bosses Sued for Alleged Sexual Misconduct
Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) is an independent record label that has represented the likes of Pulitzer Prize winner Kendrick ...
Chappell Groan: The Misguided Rhetoric of an Instant Industry Insider (Guest Column)
The Grammy winner for best new artist gets respect and true appreciation for her creativity and gumption, but is far too ...
Drake Releases New Album, ‘Some Sexy Songs 4 U,’ Pivoting From Rap Beef
The Valentine’s Day release, a collaboration with PartyNextDoor, tries on different styles (acoustic pop, traditional Mexican ...
Composer Matthew Herbert Shares What Makes a Good Score and Why He Didn’t Use Spanish Music for ‘Hot Milk’
The British music veteran also shares what Vicky Krieps sang for the Berlin-debuting movie, working on Sebastián Lelio's ...
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Lawsuit accuses Top Dawg Entertainment of sexual harassment at Kendrick Lamar’s former label
A lawsuit accuses Top Dawg Entertainment executives of sexual harassment and assault, alleging a toxic workplace culture.
Five easy masterpieces: An introduction to Motown Records
Looking at five of the greatest albums released by Berry Gordy's Motown Records, including seminal records by Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and The Supremes.
Chappell Roan used her 2025 Grammys acceptance speech to demand a livable wage for artists. Here's why it's famously difficult to make money as a musician.
Chappell Roan won best new artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday.She used her speech to call for record labels to "treat their artists as valuable employees."Here's why even Grammy-nominated ...
Man admits to role in Medicare fraud
A man has pleaded guilty to a federal charge related to a $100 million health care fraud scheme that also involved two Forsyth County men and a High Point medical equipment company, according to court ...