Music News Tracker

"Music Industry Roundup: New Releases, Record-Breaking Performances, and Label Acquisitions"


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In the past 24 hours, several significant developments have emerged in the music world, spanning new releases, notable performances, and industry updates.

On the release front, December is shaping up to be a busy month for hip-hop fans. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is set to release his album *I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders* on December 8, despite his upcoming 27-month prison sentence. This album marks his first project of 2024 and includes several singles he has released throughout the year[1].

Another highly anticipated release is Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's *Missionary* album, scheduled for December 13. This reunion album features guest appearances from Eminem, 50 Cent, and Method Man, among others[1].

Additionally, DMX's posthumous release *Let Us Pray: Chapter X* is also set to drop this month, featuring tracks with Snoop Dogg, Lecrae, and other notable artists[1].

In other release news, SZA's new album *Lana* is scheduled for December 20, and other artists like Cory Marks, Lauren Mayberry, and Stray Kids have releases lined up for early December[4].

On the performance side, Taylor Swift recently concluded her record-breaking Eras Tour, which earned over $2 billion and became the highest-grossing concert tour in history. Swift also made headlines by endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential debate and by winning multiple awards at the 2024 MTV VMAs[3].

In industry updates, the music business has seen significant financial movements. Major labels are investing heavily in music catalogs following the economic downturn in 2022. Universal Music Group's acquisition of indie powerhouses Downtown and CD Baby is a notable example of this trend[2][5].

Controversies are also making waves, with Drake suing his label's parent company over allegations of unethical tactics to boost a rival track by Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, a copyright holder is suing Miley Cyrus for alleged infringement on Bruno Mars' song "When I Was Your Man," despite opposition from Mars and the song's writers[5].

TikTok remains in the spotlight due to ongoing legal battles in the U.S., where the app faces a potential ban unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it. This has sparked discussions about the app's impact on music virality and artist compensation[5].

Finally, Spotify has been at the center of controversy over its payment structures for music and its attempt to reduce costs by bundling music with audiobooks. The platform's CEO, Daniel Ek, also faced backlash for his comments on the cost of content creation[5].

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