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Hip-hop heavyweight Rick Ross has officially released his highly anticipated 12th studio album, Set In Stone, marking his first full-length project in five years and the beginning of a new chapter in his storied career. The 19-track album arrives via Maybach Music Group under an exclusive partnership with Gamma. The release follows months of anticipation…

Sony Music Publishing has officially completed its acquisition of the Recognition Music Group music rights portfolio, closing one of the largest music catalog transactions in recent years following regulatory approvals across multiple territories. The deal further strengthens Sony’s position as the world’s largest music publisher and significantly expands its portfolio of iconic songs. The acquisition…

Music technology company BandLab has announced the acquisition of AIode, an AI-powered digital music studio, in a move that further strengthens its position at the intersection of music creation and artificial intelligence. The acquisition marks another significant step in BandLab’s ongoing mission to provide creators with accessible tools that simplify the music-making process while expanding…

Canadian rapper and singer Tory Lanez has surprised fans with the announcement of a new double-pack album release titled From Prison and Made You Think I Was Gone, marking his latest musical offering while serving his prison sentence. The announcement immediately sparked conversation across social media, with fans expressing excitement over the prospect of receiving…

South African global sensation Tyla has officially unveiled the complete tracklist for her highly anticipated sophomore album, A POP, giving fans a deeper look into what is expected to be one of the biggest pop and Afrobeats releases of the year. Set for release on July 24, A POP follows Tyla’s breakthrough self-titled debut album…

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Masego has officially announced his highly anticipated new studio album, Fix Your Face, which is set to arrive this Friday, July 17. The project marks his first full-length release since his acclaimed 2023 self-titled album and signals the beginning of a more personal and introspective era in his career.…

Global superstars Shakira and Burna Boy have reached another major international milestone as their collaborative single “Dai Dai” has officially been certified Gold in France, further highlighting the song’s global success and the growing international appeal of African music. The certification recognizes the song’s impressive commercial performance in one of Europe’s largest music markets, adding…

AI music platform Suno has emphasized the importance of transparency in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape as major record labels continue to advocate for an industry-wide AI labeling framework. The discussion comes amid Suno’s ongoing legal battle with some of the music industry’s biggest companies over the use of copyrighted recordings in AI training.…