Spotify is rolling out a new feature aimed at tackling one of the biggest emerging problems in music right now: AI-generated “slop” being falsely credited to real artists. What’s happening is simple but serious. With AI tools now able to create songs in seconds and even mimic voices bad actors have been uploading fake tracks…

Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to make history as the headliner of his own curated UK festival, “Davido & Friends,” scheduled to take place on August 14, 2026 at London’s iconic Crystal Palace Bowl. The event is part of the broader Palace Bowl Presents summer series, but Davido’s edition stands out as a personal, artist-led…

Music icon Janet Jackson has entered a new chapter in her career after signing a global publishing deal with Believe. Under the agreement, Jackson will bring her entire catalog under Believe Music Publishing, the company’s rapidly expanding global publishing division.  This means Believe will now handle the administration and management of her songwriting rights, covering…

Global pop star Lorde has officially parted ways with Universal Music Group, marking a major shift in her career as she steps into a new independent phase. The move comes after her long-standing contract with the label expired at the end of 2025. Rather than renewing the deal, Lorde chose to go independent ending a…

Asake and DJ Snake didn’t come together to make a dance hit they made something deeper with Worship. The record leans heavily into spiritual reflection and street-rooted storytelling, with Asake centering the message around gratitude, faith, and the journey from struggle to success. Throughout the song, he repeatedly acknowledges God, using phrases like “Alhamdulillah” to…

Hip-hop icon Jay-Z is set to make a highly anticipated return to the stage as a headlining performer at Roots Picnic 2026. The annual festival, curated by The Roots, is one of the most celebrated live music events in the United States, known for bringing together top-tier talent across hip-hop, R&B, and soul. Jay-Z’s appearance…

Global Afrobeats star Burna Boy has made history by becoming the first African artist to gross over $1 million from a single concert in Oceania. The milestone was achieved during one of his recent performances in the region, further cementing Burna Boy’s reputation as one of Africa’s most successful touring artists on the global stage.…

British singer and producer Labrinth has sparked major conversation after announcing that he is stepping away from the music industry while also criticizing the hit television series Euphoria. Labrinth, who gained widespread acclaim for composing and producing much of the show’s atmospheric soundtrack, revealed in a recent statement that he feels ready to move on…

Music icon Pharrell Williams is set to receive the Global Songwriter Award at the 30th anniversary ceremony of the MOBO Awards. The prestigious honor recognizes Pharrell’s extraordinary influence as a songwriter and producer whose work has shaped modern music across multiple genres, including hip-hop, R&B, pop, and funk. Over the years, he has created global…