Binetou Sylla, founder of indie label Wèrè Wèrè Music, will lead Def Jam Africa within French-speaking markets on the continent.
The reason why some Universal Music artists are still on TikTok might be explained by a contractual loophole that could become more common.
The deal to give UMG digital distribution rights to HYBE labels will last for 10 years.
Probably not, but new EU copyright laws constrain platforms in a way that gives rights holders more negotiating power.
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UMG also reported publishing revenues rose 8.7% for both the full year and the most recent quarter.
Developing artists distributed through Universal and Virgin are relying on workaround measures and "tricks" to keep using the platform.
A Dolby Atmos-equipped recording studio, a new label and educational programs are planned as part of the proposed project.
The well-respected executive has worked for Capitol for over a decade, and has served as the legendary label's chair and CEO since 2021.
With Universal Music Group and TikTok clashing over licensing terms, a number of tracks on Billboard's TikTok Top 50 chart can no longer be used on the app
