Getting creators paid fairly means settling songwriting credit issues in a reasonable amount of time.
The campaign will be Mexican breakout star's first major brand deal.
Other ink this week: Crowded House, Wyatt Ellis, Morgan Jay and more.
The agreement includes four new cannabis products themed around the Kanye-headlined festival.
Rights holders for James Brown and Sly Stone also didn’t approve the use of their music on the new album, while many licensing discussions are still ongoing.
The Billboard Global Music Index gained 1.4% to 1,659.96, bringing its year-to-date improvement to 8.2%.
One year post-merger, CEO Jeremy de Maillard says the company is looking to step up its game around digital amps and other tools.
"[It’s about] focusing on growing relationships that last and consistently keeping the work you are doing fresh," says Barking Owl Sound co-founder Kelly Bayett.
Also this week: RCA OKs KJs promotion, Transgressive gets its Canvasback (yeah), Oak View Group has a new CTO and more moves.
The company now partners with the legendary disco group on masters, publishing, name and likeness rights.
