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Apple’s Beats By Dr. Dre Partners With NBA

Apple owned headphone Beats, co-founded by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine, has announced a global marketing partnership that makes it the official headphone, wireless speaker and audio partner of the NBA, WNBA, NBA. Continue reading

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Rap vs Pap: Dr Dre Loses Trademark Battle With Gynecologist Dr Drai

In a surprising clash of music and medicine, Dr. Dre faced defeat at the conclusion of a trademark battle he waged against Pennsylvania OB/GYN Dr. Drai, with the former rapper. Continue reading

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Scott Greer Named EVP Marketing & Commerce At Def Jam

In a continuing shakeup of its executive suite, Def Jam Recordings announced the hiring of Scott Greer to serve as Executive Vice President of Marketing & Commerce.  In his new. Continue reading

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Eminem Manager Paul Rosenberg Named CEO Def Jam Records

Universal Music Group announced that veteran manager and label exec Paul Rosenberg will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Def Jam Recordings, effective January 1, 2018.

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How Kendrick Lamar Achieves Mainstream Appeal Using A Complex, Innovative Approach

In this piece we take an in depth look at how Kendrick Lamar is able to craft tracks which have achieved such prominent mainstream appeal, while still remaining deeply personal. Continue reading

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Bright Light Bright Light On Being An Indie Artist and Building An Audience [INTERVIEW]

In this recent Q&A, electronic pop musician Rod Thomas of Bright Light Bright Light answers a series of queries regarding being an independent musician, successfully building an audience, and how he works. Continue reading

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Can You Name All The Musicians And Celebrities In The New Apple Beats Headphones Ad?

Apple used Twitter to debut a new celebrity-filled ad for Beats wireless headphones on Monday.  Set to the Disney Pinocchio song “I’ve Got No Strings” it features a plethora of musicians. Continue reading

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Americans And Canadians Lead Nominations For MTV European Music Awards 2016 [FULL LIST]

American artists including Beyonce and Rihanna and Canadians including Justin Bieber and Drake dominate the nominees for MTV's 2106 European Music Awards. The EMAs will be broadcast around the globe from the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam,. Continue reading

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Beats Music Co-creator Exits Spotify For Apple Music

Music industry insiders like Dr. Dre and Trent Reznor call him simply "The Swede." Now the ultimate music tech veteran, Fredric Vinna, has left Spotify to join the team remaking. Continue reading

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