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Genius Raises $15M More To ‘Become #1 Brand In Music’

Genius, which was founded in 2009 has Rap Genius, has raised an additional $15 million. The round was led by Eric Mindich's Everblue, a new fund focused on music and e-sports, with. Continue reading

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Suge Knight Attorneys Charged With Witness Tampering

Two former attorneys for rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight were indicted on charges of conspiring to bribe potential witnesses in Knight’s murder case, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed. Continue reading

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Martin Shkreli To Forfeit $2M Wu Tang Clan Album, Judge Rules

"Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli must forfeit more than $7.3 million in assets, including a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album, as part of his punishment for commiting securities fraud, a judge ruled. Continue reading

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5 Ways Musicians Can Game The New Facebook Algorithm

Facebook's reconfiguration of its algorithm left many artists at a disadvantage trying to reach fans. Well, despair not! Here we explore five techniques for using this altered algorithm to your. Continue reading

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Spotify Threatens Hacked App Users With Suspension As Practice Spreads

There are no stats as to how many of Spotify's 159 million active users are accessing the music streamer with a hacked app or account. But judging from forum comments,. Continue reading

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Social Media 2018: YouTube Tops Facebook, Snapchat Gains

A new Pew research study shows the latest shifting patterns in social media usage. Unsurprisingly, Facebook and YouTube dominate the landscape, with large majorities of U.S. adults using each site. . Continue reading

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Net Neutrality’s Death Official In April (Cue Lawsuits)

Although net neutrality was sentenced to death some time ago last year, the actual repeal itself won't be going into effect until April, at which time a slew of lawsuits. Continue reading

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7 Essential Social Media Tips For Musicians And Bands

Bands and artists that cultivate a strong presence on social media tend to see significant opportunity in their ability to connect with industry influencers, and reach out to fans directly. Continue reading

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How To Write A Great Band Bio [INFOGRAPHIC]

Writing a strong band bio is more important and challenging than ever. Once upon a time, the band bio was just about attracting press. Now, musician bios are used in. Continue reading

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