Local Bank Acquires Predicted Platinum Catalog Company In New Business Venture

USA1 Bank has acquired Florida-based Predicted Platinum Catalog Co., which provides music distribution and marketing solutions designed to launch music careers in the entertainment industry.

Predicted Platinum Catalog’s marketing system, The DJ Grid, allows recording artists, music publishers, record labels, and distributors to launch music worldwide with an in-house marketing machine in place.

According to the bank CEO, this bulletproof system was tested for 2 years before they decided to move forward with the official buyout.

The bank offers no credit check funding for small music projects as well as personal loans. For anyone who may need quick cash, get funding here. It only takes 10 minutes to see if you’re approved. Once you’re insured, you can open a savings account with Predicted Life Retirement & Savings (A Division of USA1 Bank).

South Korean Music Sales Exploded the First Half of 2022

South Korean music sales exploded by 31.7 percent during the first half of 2022, the Korean creative content agency reveals — behind only film, pulling ahead of all other forms of entertainment (comics, games, broadcasting, publishing, and animation). 

Korean Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) published its report for 2022’s first half, revealing incredible growth in South Korea’s music industry. Revenues grew by 31.7% year-on-year, behind only films, where sales increased 58.1%.

Additionally, music export revenues increased 26.2% year-on-year thanks to K-Pop’s continued international success with artists such as BTS and Blackpink. The Korean entertainment sector as a whole has experienced tremendous growth in the first half of 2022, with fans eager to return to movie theaters and live performances.

While KOCCA’s report only covers the first half of 2022, some of BTS’ most significant accomplishments for the year occurred later, which speaks to the group’s staying power. They were the IFPI’s Global Recording Artist of the Year in 2020 and 2021, and the June 2022 release of their album Proof brought the already-successful group even more acclaim. Their live-streamed concert in Busan attracted more than 49 million viewers in October.

2022 has also been a banner year for Blackpink, whose international success has indeed rocketed them to the top of South Korean pop stars. They became the first music artist to reach 75 million YouTube subscribers, and both they and BTS held official YouTube Shorts challenges to encourage fan participation.

K-Pop has seen such success globally, thanks largely to the prevalence of streaming, enabling groups to cast a wider net and gain more fans in the West. But physical album sales for the genre have been similarly impressive.

Researchers at South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Securities claim that in May alone, nearly 10 million K-Pop albums were sold. Notably, 48% of those were artists signed under Hybe, including Seventeen and TXT, who had just released new albums that month and accounted for a large portion of the sales.

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Pusha T Confirms He’s Cut All Ties With Kanye West

Pusha T has publicly cut ties with Kanye West’s former record label G.O.O.D. Music, which he first joined in 2010, and remained with through the release of his 2022 Grammy-nominated album “It’s Almost Dry.”

In 2015, Pusha became the president of G.O.O.D., but in a new interview with XXL, he confirmed his affiliation with the label was cut following West’s outspoken descent into antisemitism. The company’s parent label, Def Jam, ended its business relationship with G.O.O.D. in late October and clarified that its working relationship with West ended in 2021. Pusha now shares a 50/50 deal directly with Def Jam for his music and is under his own label, Heir Wave Music Group.

The rapper told the publication that he hasn’t spoken to West since he articulated his disappointment with him in a November interview. “I was still on tour. I just expressed myself. I express myself to him a lot. He expressed his thoughts to me,” he said. “And he got off the phone saying, ‘Thank you. I know you don’t agree with me, but you never kill me in the public. And some people can’t wait to do that.'”

When asked about West’s appearances on far-right shows and podcasts, he responded that it was “nothing to tap dance around. It’s wrong. Period. But to me, it’s just me and him having a difference of opinion yet again.”

He continued: “If you ain’t with it, you ain’t down. And I ain’t with it. I’m not budging on that. I’m not with it. I heard about this new stuff [on “Infowars“]. I don’t know. It’s something that just sort of tells me he’s not well, at the same time. I will say that. It’s going to places where it’s no way to move around it.”

He recalled having disagreed with West in 2016 following his public support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign: “People gotta remember, too. This isn’t new for me, when it comes to disagreeing with him politically and things like that.

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A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Give Glimpse of Their Baby Son

Rihanna Gives First Glimpse of Her Baby Son With A$AP Rocky in Adorable TikTok Video.

The superstar singer took to TikTok on Saturday (Dec. 17) to share an adorable video of her son, whom she welcomed with partner A$AP Rocky in May. In the 45-second clip, RiRi and her little one riding in the back of a car while the infant smiles and coos at his fawning mom.

Rihanna and boyfriend A$AP Rocky show off their baby boy to the world. The singer and the rapper embarked on a beach photo shoot with their little one. The new parents matched in black looks and silver jewelry, while their son was wrapped up in a cozy red, white, and beige blanket.

Rihanna looked stunning in a breezy black halter-neck dress by Chanel with a monogram print and a silver embellishment at the neck. She finished the sophisticated ensemble with a silver cuff bracelet, matching drop earrings, and a large silver ring. For glam, the "Love on the Brain" singer wore smoky eye makeup, a bronzy lip, and a messy beach hairdo.

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Keri Hilson Teases New Music and Talks New VH1 Christmas Movie

“[Music] is still very much a huge part of who I am,” Keri Hilson says. “It’s coming. I don’t know when, but it’s coming. It’s done, it’s ready to go.” We sat down with the “Pretty Girl Rock” singer to talk all about her new VH1 movie, being a multi-faceted woman, and even teases new music! Take a look below.

Keri Hilson is a woman of many talents and she has taken her talents to the big screen. The singer has been in films such as “Think Like A Man,” and “Don’t Waste Your Pretty”, and now she’s back in one of VH1’s Christmas movies, “HipHop Family Christmas Wedding.”

The new film features a line up of all star cast members. Some names in the film include Hilson herself, Ne-Yo, Terrence J, Serayah, Cassie, MC Lyte, Redman, Valarie Pettiford and Shad Moss a.k.a. Bow Wow. In this sequel, Hilson reprises her role as Jessica but this time around is marrying Jayson, played by Ne-Yo. When asked about her on-screen chemistry with Ne-Yo, Hilson says it was easy to work with him but it still felt very weird to kiss a friend. “There’s nothing you can do to prepare to kiss a friend,” she laughed. “We never kissed in my own video, ‘Knock You Down’… It was quite awkward but we got through it.”

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PTtheGospelSpitter Set To Release “Kingdom” with Stephen Voyce

Independent Artist Christian Music Association-winning singer, rapper, songwriter Ashante P.T. Stokes aka PTtheGospelSpitter started as a backing vocalist in R&B and Hip Hop and has gone on to become a rising gospel artist.

Who Is PTtheGospelSpitter?
Early releases like “Understanding God” and “God is Love” established his appeal to R&B and Gospel fans which helped to make his single and music minifilm “Salvation RMX” an audience choice success. His most recent radio single, “SfTK Remix” was No.1 on Amazon Music and the visual single video “SfTK (Service to the King) The Movie” won 10 IMDb qualified film festivals and was semifinalist for an Oscar qualifying film festival and commercially released on Apple TV. The original version of “SfTK (Feat. Emcee N.I.C.E.)” was No. 1 on both BDS Gospel and CHH (launched March 2021) charts the first half of 2021. PT’s other recent radio single “Live in Me (Feat. Miquel)” was in the top 35 Billboard Gospel Indicator; iTunes top 100 Hip Hop US and UK charts, and a 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards nominee (Hip Hop). “Kingdom (Feat. Stephen Voyce) is a unique collaborative work blending the rhythm and Gospel sound of PT with the Montreal-based Nigerian-Canadian Voyce’s smooth pop-Soul blend. “Kingdom” is set for a digital sales release in January 2023.

South to the North:
PT is from Atlanta, Georgia where he was raised as a youth chanter at Wheat Street Baptist Church and playing hand bells at Hillside Presbyterian Church. His mother sang in the Gospel choir which traveled in the US and abroad often with PT in tow. He lived in Georgia until age 13. His parents moved to Connecticut where he attended middle school at Woodrow Wilson and high school at Middletown High. He began singing for talent shows at schools and at Christian work camps supported by the Presbyterian Church the family attended. His music of choice was R & B.

The Ohio Valley:
His senior year of high school he won both the indoor and outdoor state dash titles and accepted a track scholarship to Ohio University in Athens. PT still competed in talent shows and performed during artist showcases on campus. He also accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was baptized, joining the local Church of Christ.

Welcome (Home) to Atlanta:
PT returned to Atlanta after graduation. Upon his return from IMMERSE PT has had the opportunity to work with classical Soprano, Maria Clark as his vocal coach and a series of professional engineers and producers. The rest he is proclaiming – Lord willing, of course as history in the making!

RedrumSociety Explains Love Triangle on New Song, “I Like You, You Like Him”

RedrumSociety’s newest single, “I Like You, You Like Him”, drops on the 4th of July this year. The band has been inching closer to making an alt-country song and this track definitely hits it on the head. Although the song breaks away from the sound they’re most known for, the lyrics and vibe remain consistent in their lighthearted take on heartbreak and relationships failing.

“I Like You, You Like Him” is about a love (four-way) triangle of sorts, where things get tangled but all work out in the end. A great song for its 4th of July release date as it is the perfect BBQ song!

“We had a lot of fun making this song. I love the old country music, and I feel like we really captured that style of country when we recorded this one”, said RedrumSociety’s starring front man, Zach Cohen . Cohen is the lead singer and guitarist. This band creates the most sexual music your earholes will ever encounter. Their Influences are mostly born from blues, funk, rock, and soul, but don’t let that fool you. RedrumSociety is its own brand of music.

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The Grind Music Review — “Tweet” By Taurie

Summer 2022, two years after the first pandemic shutdown, the world started opening its doors, yearning and searching for hope, change and a brighter promise of the future.

Taurie delivered as expected, only better this time, with her upcoming single ‘“Tweet”’. “Tweet” starts off with (you guessed it) birds chirping into a fun upbeat musical arrangement, transcending to the lyrics which Taurie wrote within an hour, at the recording studio.

Taurie writes all her songs with the ease of the moment and melodies that lure the listener into her world of curiosity and grace. “Tweet” is about a young bird ready to fly out of the nest to see the world full of unexpected experiences. Little birdie is anxious, excited, and yet scared of the unknown. She turns to her momma for encouragement and direction. Her momma encourages her to be strong and have faith in herself. Momma also assures her that she will be there for little birdie.

Taurie uses her sultry voice that has earned her two music awards and a home on the Billboard and iTunes charts, to deliver different emotions in this lighthearted but very realistic questions of where young people trying to find themselves are. She said that the song is particularly personal for her because of how the relationship and bond with her momager has matured allowing her to cultivate their growth through the past three years of her music career. She whispers that it was emotional writing and producing the song.

The journey to where they are today had problems and promises which they both endured through time, and still growing. Though the beat of “Tweet” is a feel-good summer song, it curves into an undeniable seriousness of the pulse of humanity today, casting thoughts that resonate with everyone going through a new phase of growth. To understand “Tweet”, you must listen to not just the sway inducing beat, but the soft voice floating through the rhythm with thought provoking lyrics.

The world is ready for a fun lighthearted song from this award-winning superstar, exhilarating, fun and yes, summery! The world is ready for Taurie with her unique and sultry signature of music. “Tweet” is a long-awaited new chapter in Taurie’s career, and a promise of so much more to come. We cannot wait to hear what is next in Taurie’s musical bag of pleasant surprises.

Dien, Also known as Recording Artist "P-Dot" is releasing New Music Soon

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, raised in Tampa, FL for seven years and currently residing in LA, Dien (pronounced DN), found his passion in music. Going by the infamous stage name @callmepdot. His love and interest in music started as a child, as young as 12 to be exact, when Dien would joke around with his mom creating lyrics as she made the rhythm of the beat. "Innerme" was his first and only project fully delivered for his fans to get familiar with his craft. Dien passion strikes from wanting to get his emotions out to the world, more so for his fans to relate to his very same day to day life.

Dien is currently working on a brand new project, entitled "Lucky You". With this new project and management under Splash World, Dien goal is to capture the hearts of many people as possible. Although, he hasn't worked with any one major yet, he has a collaboration goal. He would like to record in the near future with musical icons such as Drake, Taylor Swift and Ed Sherran. In five years from now, Dien visions himself as being one of the largest artist in the world. "The difference between me and any other artist in the industry is that my music is my truth, it's my real life, my real life, my real experiences that I am sharing with the world". -Dien If you have a ear for music you won't be disappointed when you hear the lyrical genius

Dien spit. For updates on tours, new release's, merchandise and more feel free to follow Dien on Instagram @callmepdot.

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Lil Ludwig Signs New Distribution Deal

The music industry is filled with enthusiastic artists that are trying their best to introduce themselves in the industry. However, it’s not possible for everyone to become the apple of the eye of their audience. But for Lil Ludwig, things seem to have turned to the good side instantly.

Hailing from Little Rock Arkansas, Antonio King or Lil Ludwig is one of the latest music sensations that are making an impact in the market. The artist has been busy and has ventured into some artistic releases such as the Rio Grande, Too High, etc

The reason for his amazing tenure up until the time is his inspiration from Lil Wayne, one of the most reputed names in the music industry. Apart from that, he seeks his inspiration from Future and has great regard for his sister, Sawanna, who helped him throughout his journey.

In addition, when asked about his achievements and what he plans to do, Ludwig referred to the top moment of his career till now. “I would certainly name my performance, the opening for Dababy at El Paso, Texas to be one of the best shows that I’ve ever done. It’s special to me and I would surely want to do it again,” he stated.

“As for the future, I’d like to collaborate with Lil Uzi, Future, and Lil Wayne because these are some of the icons that have influenced me throughout my career. I would surely want to work with them and create my profile as one of the most reputed and celebrated rappers in the music industry,” he said.

“I’d like to see myself as one of the top, most accomplished rappers in the history, and for that, I’m willing to make every effort needed. There’s no turning back now,” he added.

Overall, Lil Ludwig is on his way to becoming one of the most amazing artists in the music industry. He’s been collaborating with several artists and has already released several mixes that have been graced by the audience.

But, pushing oneself into the market will need immense effort because of stagnation and competition. However, Ludwig is highly positive in this matter and aims to fulfill his goals. He’s currently working on several projects and will be releasing new music soon.

Apart from that, he’s been widely supported by his family that has been compassionate enough of him since the start of his career. Ludwig is currently residing in Las Cruces, New Mexico where he’s working on his latest projects.

Be sure to follow his movement on his Website, Instagram, Twitter & YouTube.

Ebay Offering Sneakerheads a Special Shopping Experience With Offset

eBay is opening is teaming with The Wear ‘Em Out Store in Los Angeles that rewards sneakerheads for actually wearing their new kicks out of the store. eBay is recognized for its unequaled selection of new and pre-owned sneakers. The Wear ‘Em Out Store, which will be open Memorial Day weekend on Fairfax Avenue, will offer up to 70% off today’s market price on some of the most unique and coveted sneaker models, with lower rates for shoppers who physically wear their purchases out the door. “Most people can identify with that feeling of getting a new pair of shoes that you love so much, you just HAVE to wear them out of the store,” said Garry Thaniel, GM of Sneakers at eBay. “The Wear ‘Em Out Store celebrates a love of sneakers, while acknowledging that sneakerheads are often balancing what they wear with what they keep in the box. eBay is the place to find every style and every price, and now we’re offering an incentive to lace up the most coveted sneakers of the summer.”

According to a recent eBay survey of 1,000+ sneakerheads, the majority of respondents stated they only wear about half of their collections. The Wear ‘Em Out Store was created to inspire sneakerheads to live in the moment and wear their favorite shoes on their feet this summer.

Moneybagg Yo And Kodak Black Team Up For Heartfelt New Video “Rocky Road”

Memphis superstar Moneybagg Yodrops “Rocky Road,” a heartfelt, Kodak Black-assisted new single that affirms the pair’s status as the faces of modern, complex street rap. “Rocky Road” also arrives with an evocative video. Cruising over emotive keys, Kodak kicks things off with a declaration of loyalty: “Tryna get to my hoe but the Perkys got me froze / Been doing my baby momma wrong and leaving her at home / I cannot leave you on your own, we made this child together.” For his part,Moneybagg injects memories of the hustle and damaged romance: “Out there standing by the pole, selling dope to buy some clothes / Cause I knew that attract the hoes, until one left my heart so cold / I just didn’t know no better made me hard on the next forever.” Soul-baring yet of the streets, “Rocky Road” is Moneybagg and Kodak at their best.

The video also dwells in that zone. Equal parts gritty, evocative, thoughtful, and real, the Young Chang-directed clip spins a familiar narrative as a man who’s already balancing life’s complexities finds himself at a crossroads: how to respond to another man’s reckless violence. The two rappers bear witness, occupying a perspective both within the scene and adjacent enough to have eyes on the bigger picture. It’s a space Bagg’s held down for a long time now.

Falkon Entertainment And Ebony Studios Team For ‘Sincerely, Los Angeles’ Documentary Honoring Kobe And Gianna Bryant

Sincerely, Los Angeles, a colorful, intimate, and inspiring love letter from Los Angeles to NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna Bryant, will be produced by a new joint venture between premier production company Falkon Entertainment and Ebony Studios. The feature-length documentary, directed by Patrick Green and produced by Dexton Deboree and Wondwossen Dikran of Falkon in collaboration with Someone Great Pictures, tells heartfelt stories about everyday people affected by the tragic death of the Lakers legend, as well as a look at LA’s most inspiring mural artists and cultural figures helping each other cope with the loss and remembering Kobe and Gianna. The video follows how these homage shrines grew into a global movement that started in Los Angeles and now spans the globe, demonstrating that Kobe’s impact will live on in our hearts and city walls forever.“The impact of Kobe’s passing can never be fully articulated or properly emphasized, because it is such a deep, complex, profound and highly personal emotional experience for so many people around the world and if you’re an Angeleno, it goes deeper than that. Even though he was a stranger to me, in many ways I had suffered that loss, just the same and I know so many others around the world felt their own version of the same thing,” says Dexton Deboree, CEO of Falkon and visionary behind Ja Morant’s PROMISELAND, Will Smith’s Best Shape of My Life and Shaquille O’Neil’s The Game Plan. “I’m grateful, honored and inspired to help Patrick and his team bring the film further to life, support his vision and collaborate closely with our partners at Ebony to pay homage and do proper justice to the lasting legacy that Kobe and Gigi had on us all, through the unique and beautiful art that has been created in their loving, dedicated and more than fond memories.”

The film, which is set in Covid-19 and depicts people’s fear of the future, the loss of a real-life superhero, and racial turmoil in the streets, is very much a time capsule of 2020. During the city’s lockdown, award-winning filmmaker Patrick Green traveled throughout the city, documenting how a diverse group of artists and citizens from Boyle Heights to Burbank, Watts to the Westside, separated by class, culture, and concrete, have taken it upon themselves to keep Kobe and Gigi’s legacy alive by painting their images on walls across the Southland. It’s something they must do for the sake of themselves and the city. “For a lot of Angelenos like myself, Kobe’s passing was like losing a North Star and since then, we’ve all experienced the loss of loved ones, freedom, and a sense of purpose. As I navigated my way through this new normal, I kept seeing larger than life Kobe murals pop-up around LA and saw that they became a place of refuge for people to gather around and relive memories with friends, family, and complete strangers” says Patrick Green, Award-winning Director. “I felt empowered to make a film that captured Kobe’s spirit just like the muralists had done and as I filmed these stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things for themselves and their community, I began to realize that these past couple years weren’t just about loss but finding the hero within. Who better than the Black Mamba to force us to put on our big boy pants and start living again?  As a POC filmmaker, it’s an honor and privilege to partner with Dexton and Falkon and have ‘Sincerely, Los Angeles’ as the debut project from the newly launched Ebony Studios.”

For more information on Falkon, visit www.falkoncontent.com.

Lil Meech Out On Bond After Fraud Arrest

Shortly after Lil Meech’s arrest, his film brother from the popular STARZ series BMF, Da’Vinchi bonded him out on the same day. Da’Vinchi said he paid a $1.4 million dollar bond for the release of Lil Meech.According to numerous reports, Miami police arrested Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr. on first-degree organized fraud and first-degree grand theft charges. If convicted, the 22-year-old rising actor could face 60 years in prison, but for now he’s a free man Abraham D. Juste, also known as Da’Vinchi, who plays the role of Terry in BMF posted a video of the the now free man.

They bailed Lil Meech out for $1.4 million so they could finish the show🥱 pic.twitter.com/G45StDlTx7

— THE 🐐 (@GOTCITYTEA) May 18, 2022

Allegedly, Flenory Jr. stole a $250,000 Richard Mille watch. Cops said that Meech walked into Miami’s Haimov Jewelers back in February and put a down payment on the Richard Mille using his $80,000 platinum Rolex, but he allegedly failed to pay the remaining $200K balance and never returned the watch. Cops also accused him of trying to trade the watch for a different Richard Mille piece at a different store.

It’s uncertain when Flenory Jr. will go to court, but what is certain is that 50 Cent began filim season two of BMF in Atlanta.

BMF is a series based on true events of the life of two brothers of the Black Mafia Family, Big Meech, played by LIl Meech, and Southwest T., Terry, played by Da’Vinchi.

Ramzy Da Plug, This Year’s Artist To Watch

Ramzy Da Plug is one of the trending names in the list of hip-hop sensations that audiences are looking forward to. The artist hailing from Las Cruces, New Mexico born Frankie Ramzy Jr. is one of the brightest profiles in the hip-hop industry with many eyes on him.

Ramzy Da Plug astounded the music scene with his release “Certain Situations”. Ramzy, who has always dreamt of becoming one of the best hip-hop rappers in the field, gained significant attention with his big release. Since then, the artist has been highly motivated on becoming the best there is. However, it’s not the struggle but the story that has been amusing as Ramzy Da Plug isn’t someone who started off learning music from any academy or an official source.

Getting an up-close and personal interview with the artist himself, Frankie revealed the fascinating journey that compelled him to this way. "I didn't start into music on my own. However, it was my best friend Chris that motivated me into it. It wasn't like a classroom or a motivational lecture. It all started back at home when we use to get together and battle each other to pass time," he said.

“It was a part of our community and everyone would do their best to beat others. But Chris was something else! He would beat anyone. His skill and the ability to freestyle was something that always intrigued me, and I wished to achieve or perhaps exceed that one day,” he added.

When asked about his music creation and how he works, Ramzy Da Plug told sources that he works mostly alone as it helps him create the music that would attract an audience. "Most people often argue that creating music doesn't require you to be depressed. However, that's for them to think. For me, creating music when depressed is the best way to let out your emotions. I prefer working alone since I feel there's no one at that time but me to criticize or judge my work and my feelings," he stated.

Asking about his future, sources wanted to get insight into what the artist planned on doing next. Frankie Ramzy Jr. seemed quite motivated in this stance, illustrating confidence he told our sources that he’s working on the retail side of the business for now.

However, speaking of collaborations, he mentioned working with several of the big guns in the rapping industry such as Future, Moneybagg, and many more but spoke fondly of Lil Wayne, stating that he is the best-talented artist that he wants to work with.

Overall, Ramzy Da Plug has been working on his music but giving most of his time to his 2 retail stores, making business ends work. As for his stance on his future, he's looking forward to making an impact by showing the best of his work, which most of his audience anxiously awaits.

Be sure to follow his movement on YouTube, Facebook, & Spotify.

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UK Government Launches New Probe Into The Music Streaming Market

The UK government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has formally launched a new study to examine the music streaming market.

The announcement follows on from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee’s ‘Economics Of Music Streaming’ report, which was published last summer and led to the government calling on the CMA to start an investigation into the matter.

The government has today (January 27) announced that the CMA “will examine the music streaming market, from creator to consumer, paying particular attention to the roles played by record labels and music streaming services”.

The CMA’s assessment will see them considering “whether innovation is being stifled and if any firms hold excessive power”, and aims to “build a deeper understanding of how firms in the market influence listeners’ choices and experiences”.

“While focussing on potential harm to consumers, the CMA will also assess whether any lack of competition between music companies could affect the musicians, singers and songwriters whose interests are intertwined with those of music lovers,” a statement adds.

The CMA, which has also said that it “will consider what action may be necessary” if the probe encounters any “problems”, is now inviting comments from “consumers, businesses and other interested parties” on any of the issues raised in its Statement of Scope and the accompanying Market Study Notice.

Andrea Coscelli, Chief Executive of the CMA, said: “Whether you’re into Bowie, Beethoven or Beyoncé, most of us now choose to stream our favourite music.

“A vibrant and competitive music streaming market not only serves the interests of fans and creators but helps support a diverse and dynamic sector, which is of significant cultural and economic value to the UK.

Heph B Breaks Into the Industry Leading in the AfroDancehall Scenery

The Houston’s AfroDancehall King, Heph B, is going Viral with his Hit single BIG BOY. This is the first single is off the AMARII Deluxe album that will be available July 2022.

After a successful release of his Sophomore Album titled“AMARII” on Nov 4th 2021 which charted at #14 on the US WORLD CHART, this project has hit singles such as HIDE ft Miles B & Party All Night and has made the world to see how talented he his.

The BIG BOY single has now sparked a new challenge via TikTok and IG with so many contestants across the world showing their talent.

The Houston based Artist continues to solidify his brand globally mostly in the African and Caribbean community. He was named Best Afro-dancehall Artiste at the 2019 Music Love Awards in Los Angeles, California, and Best Dancehall/Pop Artiste of 2020 at the HONORS Awards in Houston, Texas. For 2021. He was nominated for Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year with his hit single DOLLA BILL & Best Feeling, and Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year in Ghana. Other nominees included Burna Boy, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale.

His loyal fan base is steadily growing across Africa, Caribbean, Europe and the UK as he his aiming for a the bigger breakthrough Globally and also across the Caribbean, particularly Jamaica where dancehall was birthed.

His tracks vary from dance-ready, conscious offerings to love ballads. He owes the greater part of his recognition to the success of Best Feeling, and has followed it with Hide, the lead single off his album AMARII. The song peaked in the number one position on the South African Reggae Chart, while the album made it to number 14 on the US World Music Chart.

Heph B is focused on his sound and music to spread across to a wider audience; This is to shows how versatile he his with his  sound, but it is also relatable,"

All this accolades and recognition has made him know to be the AfroDancehall king based in Houston Tx. As we are expecting his summer Tour announcement sooner.

Janet Jackson hints at new music after previewing unreleased ‘Love I Love’

"I've recorded so many songs that I've never released"

Janet Jackson has hinted that a new track featured in her recent self-titled documentary could be set for an official release.

The new Janet Jackson series, which premiered in the UK earlier this week, offers an unprecedented look into the star’s life and lengthy career.

As reported previously, an unreleased song titled ‘Love I Love’ soundtracks the closing credits of the final episode. “You got that love I love,” Jackson is heard singing in the snippet.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday evening (February 2), the vocalist was asked if fans will get to hear the track in its entirety and whether it was “hinting” at new material to come.

“It’s so funny because that’s… it was a song that I recorded, like, three years ago,” Jackson replied. “And, in the documentary, we thought, ‘Oh, this would be cool to put this song right here in this moment, this piece in the documentary’.

“And, everyone started reacting to it. So I dunno. We’ll just have to see. Maybe it’ll be a single.”

When quizzed on if there are more unreleased cuts in her archive that could potentially see the light of day, the star explained: “I’ve recorded so many songs that I’ve never released. So, we’ll see.”

Elsewhere in the conversation, Jackson said she was “very thankful” for the positive response to her new docuseries. “It was all such a surprise to me,” she told host Jimmy Fallon.

“I was not expecting any of it. I was just really so, so worried that people would find it boring, to be quite honest with you.”

Janet Jackson is available on Sky Documentaries and NOW in the UK. An official synopsis reads: “Janet has enjoyed immense success but also seen incredible tragedy.

Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson record “haunting” new version of ‘9 To 5’

It’ll feature in a forthcoming documentary titled 'Still Working 9 To 5', which premiers next month

Dolly Parton has joined forces with Kelly Clarkson for a “haunting” new version of ‘9 To 5’, it’s been revealed.

As Variety reports, the pair recorded a collaborative take on Parton’s classic 1980 single for an upcoming documentary called Still Working 9 To 5.

The film, which is co-directed/produced by Gary Lane, is due to premiere at this year’s SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Per an official description, Still Working 9 To 5 “examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace” since 1980”.

It added: “[It] explores why workplace inequality 40 years later was never a laughing matter.”

“We could do a documentary just on the making of the duet,” Lane told Variety of Parton and Clarkson’s team-up.

Speaking of how the new version of ‘9 To 5’ differs from the much-loved original, co-director/producer Camille Hardman explained: “The first iteration, Dolly’s original version was very upbeat. There was a lot of hope I would say in the song.

“And this version is just a little bit melancholic,” she said, acknowledging the film’s themes of inequality.

Lane went on to tell the outlet that Parton had dubbed the new collaboration ‘9 To 5: The Slow Version’, saying that it’s “definitely slowed down and more haunting”. He added: “Kelly — you can’t believe how she changes it, too. It’s really mind blowing.”

Meanwhile, Dolly Parton recently shared the details of her new album ‘Run, Rose, Run’, which serves as a companion to her upcoming debut novel of the same name.

Previewed by the song ‘Big Dreams And Faded Jeans’, the 12-track record is due to arrive on March 4 via Butterfly Records in partnership with Ingrooves/UMG.

‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Rooftop Concert is Coming to Streaming Services

The Beatles‘ legendary 1969 rooftop show is set to arrive on streaming services tomorrow (January 28). The unannounced gig took place on top of Apple Corps’ headquarters on Savile Row in London, marking the Fab Four’s final public performance of their career.

Peter Jackson’s recent documentary The Beatles: Get Back includes footage of the concert, with limited IMAX screenings of the show scheduled for this Sunday (January 30).

Today (January 27) it’s been announced that ‘The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Performance’ will land on Spotify, Apple Music and other major streaming platforms tomorrow (January 28) at 5am GMT via Apple Corps Ltd/Capitol/UMe.

Per a press release, the complete audio for The Beatles’ rooftop performance has been mixed in stereo and Dolby Atmos for the very first time by Giles Martin and Sam Okel.

You can pre-save the live album here now, and see the official teaser clip above and artwork below.

This Sunday (January 30) marks the 53rd anniversary of the iconic show. Following the upcoming screenings, Peter Jackson will take part in a special Q&A session which will be broadcast simultaneously to all participating IMAX cinemas.

“I’m thrilled that the rooftop concert from The Beatles: Get Back is going to be experienced in IMAX, on that huge screen,” Jackson said in a statement.

“It’s The Beatles’ last concert, and it’s the absolute perfect way to see and hear it.”

The Beatles: Get Back – The Rooftop Concert will get a global theatrical release from February 11-13. Get Back will also be released on Blu-ray and DVD in the United States on February 8.