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# FRI. BRIEF: Russell Simmons Exits Def Jam • Dubset Strikes Merlin Indie Deal • Azoff Wins Rado Battle Round • More
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/am-brief-russell-simmons-exits-def-jam-dubset-strikes-merlin-indie-deal-azoff-wins-rado-battle-round/
- Published: 2017-12-01T08:28:00.000Z
- Updated: 2017-12-01T08:28:00.000Z
- Description: FRIDAY 12.1.17 Music Business News From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Music Business, Music Tech, Amazon, Apple, Apple Music, Google, music, music industry, musician, musicians, Pandora, Spotify, Tech Stories, YouTube, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:05

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