When Contract Termination Comes Strapped: What the Poo Shiesty Indictment Reveals About Independent Label Vulnerability.
Every outlet that covered this story, including us framed it as a crime story. It is
Real-Time Copyright Detection: What Rap Labels Can Do Now
Musixmatch's Sentinel API detects copyrighted lyrics in milliseconds on UGC platforms. Here's what independent rap labels
How Much Does Spotify Actually Pay Rap Artists Per Stream in 2026?
In 2025, Spotify paid out more than $11 billion to the music industry — the largest
Ye’s ‘Bully’ Album Is Finally Here — The Real Story Is the Business Model.
'Bully' is West's twelfth studio album, released March 28, 2026, via his YZY imprint in partnership
Drake vs. UMG: What Happens When You Sue the Label That Still Controls Your Career?
Drake is one of the highest-grossing artists in the history of recorded music.
Kobalt Acquisition: What Independent Publishers Must Do Now
Primary Wave will acquire Kobalt from Francisco Partners in a deal valued above $1.5B. Independent labels
Music Manager Lawsuit: Why Oral Contracts Don’t Hold
A Cook County jury rejected Pat Corcoran's $3.8M claim against Chance the Rapper. Here's what the