Music’s digital revolution has empowered consumers by placing music at their fingertips. For many creators, the digital revolution has also empowered them to connect with new audiences. Where increased data has fueled growth in other industries, this increase in information has created challenges for DSPs that ultimately impact their ability to compensate creators for their work. SoundExchange President and CEO, Mike Huppe has led the company’s push to unify and standardize industry data. 

During this exclusive Q&A, Neil Portnow, president & CEO of the Recording Academy discusses the lessons he has learnt over the years, as well as analyses the key trends he sees for the American music industry and shares his vision for the future of the music business.

In a lively and honest talk with Billboard Editorial Director Hannah Karp, Dina LaPolt shares the behind the scenes of her instrumental role in the negotiations of the Music Modernization Act in the USA, and calls for the music industry to unite to protect the value of music and ensure creators’ fair remuneration.

In this exclusive talk session at Midem alongside partner Matt Ferrigno, Lil Wayne’s best friend and longtime manager Cortez Bryant spoke in his role in building his artists brand profiles from day one. 

In a conversation with Spotify’s Global Lead of African Music Culture Tunde Ogundipe, Maleek Berry looks back on finding his place in the music scene as an indie artist when transitioning from producer to artist, collaborating with the likes of Kanye West, Wizkid and Davido, all the while supporting the new generation of Nigerian artists. 

Sony/ATV’s President & CEO for Latin America and U.S. Latin Jorge Mejía discusses the “Despacito effect”, the opportunities that it has created for Latin artists globally and the role streaming has had in putting Latin music in the spotlight.

In conversation with Music Ally’s Stuart Dredge, Mathew Daniel discusses placing Chinese and international independent artists and executives at the heart of streaming. 

In this fascinating conversation at Midem, Marsha Vlasic, President of Artist Group International, sits down with live entertainment media veteran Ray Waddell, to share her experience and exceptional long-lasting relationship with heavyweight artists. 

 In a heartfelt exclusive interview with Okay Africa’s Music Editor Kam Tambini, Femi Kuti looks back at his career, sharing insight on how he sees the African music evolve and the role artists have to play in the globalisation, but not standardisation, of African music. 

 In a special Q&A with respected Billboard’s Latin expert Leila Cobo, one of today’s most influential managers, Rebeca Leon shares insights on being a woman in the music industry, tirelessly striving to create opportunities for young women, as well as on working with superstars J Balvin, Juanes and Rosalía.