#music-industry

#music-industry

Formed in Fife, Scotland in 1996, The Beta Band were recipients of one of those mega-major label deals, signing to Parlophone Records, which was then also home of Radiohead and Kylie Minogue. They had immediate early success with their debut, 1997's Champion Versions EP, which mixed folk, prog, hip hop, trip hop and the Manchester rave scene into a unique sound.

Rio Da Yung OG brings positivity to Flint, MI through his music, confronting the city's struggles while infusing sharp wit and humor from his life experiences.

Time has been surprisingly kind to 50 Cent: Bulletproof, which is 20 this November. In this shooter, 50 Cent gets caught up in a shadowy underground network full of dodgy terrorists, racist biker gangs and mouthy mafia members.

The film explores O'Connor's early life and beginnings in the music industry, detailing how one young woman from Dublin took on the world.

Keithen Foster remembers the T-Mobile side-kick phone he used to text his mentor, longtime Brian McKnight bassist Chris Loftlin, while he was in high school. Touring kept Loftlin busy, but he made time for Foster, who was in awe of the experiences his mentor would share in their conversations. 'I remember him saying, 'yo I'll hit you back tomorrow, I'm about to hop on this flight and go to Tokyo,’” said Foster, reminiscing about the excitement of Loftlin’s touring life.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away from cancer at 48. He was a talent manager, married to Clarkson from 2013 to 2020.

Chappell Roan's absence from VMA 2025 nominations is surprising given her recent success, including a BRIT Award win and being named Best New Artist last year.

Chappell Roan insists that despite releasing new music, a second album "doesn't exist yet". She explains how her first album and second album will probably share a similar creative process. "It took me five years to write the first one, and it's probably going to take at least five to write the next." Roan does not yield to industry pressure, stating that making good music requires authenticity and cannot be forced. She notes that even if she spent countless hours in the studio, it would not necessarily lead to an album any faster.

When I think about Busta Rhymes: awe-inspiring power, commitment to his craft, commitment to excellence as an artist and performer... [Rhymes] was born to do something universal.

Tyler the Creator's Don't Tap The Glass follows last year's Chromakopia, which blended hip-hop, jazz, and soul, and topped the charts in nine countries.

The scenes in Gaza have moved beyond description. We write as artists who've chosen to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there and the role of the UK government in facilitating it.

Crys Matthews stated, "I am thrice marginalized. I'm a woman, I'm Black, I am also a lesbian," highlighting the multiple barriers women of color and LGBTQ+ people face in the music industry.

The Velvet Sundown's melodies follow chord progressions, and their songs have rhythm sections that follow along with the bass and drums.

In 2012, Adele began renting a country mansion in West Sussex known as Lock House, which boasted a nearly 20,000-square-foot main house with 13 bedrooms nestled into acres and acres of private woods and rolling hills.

The US frontman revealed that despite their breakthrough hit, he still finds himself using food stamps, showcasing the harsh realities of the music industry.