This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year In Music package, which identifies and explores the major music trends and industry stories that defined 2022.
This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year In Music package, which identifies and explores the major music trends and industry stories that defined 2022.
Chairman/CEO Ron Perry and executive vp/GM Jen Mallory have guided the label to an increasingly rare kind of pop music success, with established superstars and next-gen talents alike dominating on all fronts.
With over a quarter-billion grossed on the road and one of the biggest albums of the last decade, he dominated the year — singing in Spanish and redefining global stardom.
Discovered at a small Armenian festival, the “Snap” singer has dominated TikTok and radio alike — and is now sharing studios with songwriting giants.
With a session musician’s patience and intuition, the Hot 100’s top producer of the year elicits the best work from music’s biggest stars.
His brilliant storytelling sent all eight of his songs climbing on the chart — but he insists there's still no formula for Disney music magic.
After an extended hiatus, the acclaimed electro-R&B artist found clarity on her purpose — and her new album will celebrate those who have always known.
From inspiring the latest 'Fast and Furious' mixtape to the launch of an official phonk Spotify playlist that's collected over 3 millions likes, it's time to get phonky.
Despite the number of songwriters per song exponentially increasing, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences still favors smaller circles — will it ever change?
