Music Business

Tidal Ends Direct Artist Payouts Program in Favor of Tidal Rising Initiative

By / 2023-03-02

Tidal, the music streaming platform owned by Block, has ended its Direct Artist Payouts (DAP) program. The DAP program allowed a percentage of HiFi Plus subscribers’ membership fees to go to their most-streamed artist. Tidal paid this on top of actual streaming royalties. The program was ended after Tidal enrolled around 70,000 artists and distributed …

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SoundCloud Expands Artist Services Business With Joint Venture With UK Record Label WUGD

By / 2023-02-20

SoundCloud, the music streaming platform, has announced its global expansion of artist services through a joint venture with the UK-based dance record label WUGD (What You Gonna Do) Ltd. The partnership aims to discover, nurture and invest in emerging electronic music artists featured on the platform worldwide. WUGD was founded by Jax Jones, a DJ, …

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Why Musicians Are Selling Their Music Catalogs: The Surprising Benefits You Need to Know

By / 2023-02-20

In recent years, we’ve seen a growing trend of musicians selling their music catalogs to investors and music companies. While this may seem like an unconventional approach, there are a number of benefits to doing so. In this article, we’ll explore the trend and the advantages that come with selling one’s music catalog. The trend …

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The Come Up Part I: Introspection And It’s Gains In Your Journey!

By / 2023-02-20

What is the Come Up?: The Space of Time Between When You Start Pursuing Your Career, And Reaching the Pinnacle. The entertainment industry in South Africa is going through metamorphosis of relevance in the general media we, as people of this nation, consume. There is an outcry for creatives amongst the youth especially to expand …

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Unlocking the Rhythm of Success: How African Musicians Can Thrive in the Evolving Music Industry of 2023

By / 2023-02-16

The music industry has gone through many changes in recent years, and 2023 is no exception. With new technologies, platforms, and business models emerging, musicians have more opportunities than ever to make money from their music. In this article, we’ll explore some of the key ways that musicians can earn a living in 2023. Streaming …

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SAMRO Appoints Celebrated Jazz Singer, Gloria Bosman as A Non-Executive Board Member

By / 2023-02-16

Wednesday the 1st of February 2023, SAMRO announced the appointment of South African singing sensation Gloria Bosman as a non-executive board member. Born in Soweto, Gloria Bosman amassed an impressive biography through her career. Amongst her many great achievements the singer boasts eleven SAMA nominations, winning two of those, and two KORA nominations. Her passion …

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