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Apple Music doesn’t share numbers publicly that often, so when it does, they’re generally significant. So check this: according to Apple, streams of African tracks on Apple Music have grown at a rate four times that of overall streams on the service. We think that’s year-on-year growth (we’re checking) as it was presented alongside the […]

From throbbing techno hits to silky-smooth jazz, the country’s musical landscape is as diverse as its physical one. Offering rich snapshots of American history, here are the greatest music cities to tune into. 1. Lexington: bluegrass Folksy, string-filled offshoot of classic country, bluegrass is rooted in the musical styles of early British and Irish settlers across […]

The other day, MBW noted that Universal Music Group is targeting a 25% annual EBITDA margin over the next few years – and that it’s likely to need to explore innovative new revenue streams to get there. Exhibit A: Over two years since announcing that it was making a foray into the hotel business via […]

Africa’s music is undeniably global, but how can African artists get a larger chunk of profits in the industry? African music has always been great. But now more than ever, the world is taking notice, thus opening up more opportunities in the global entertainment market for Africa’s talents. US summer hits by Afrobeats artists, global […]

On August 9, world-renowned music content platform Billboard announced its official entry into the Chinese market, further expanding its global influence and bringing rich global music trends and content to music lovers in the country. Since its founding in 1894, Billboard has been deeply involved in the entertainment industry, focusing on the world’s most popular singers, […]