The $20 Million Lil Wayne is seeking from Cash Money’s parent Company, Universal Music Group, may not be making it’s way into Lil Wayne’s pockets so soon. His lawsuit against them has been put on hold and it’s all because of one man.
What’s Next For The Music Biz?! Universal Music Group Dismantles Distribution Company
Universal Music Group officially dropped the name Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD), and updated its U.S. structure. In a digital market, where applications like Spotify, Tidal, and iTunes have limited the number of hard copies purchased by consumers; it looks like Universal Music Group will be placing more interest in marketing and e-commerce operations.
Motown Records’ President, Ethiopia Habtemariam, Will Be At Revolt’s Music Conference In Miami. Will You?
It’s been a pretty good year for Ethiopia Habtemariam. Following the reestablishment of Universal Music Group’s three core brands; Def Jam Recordings, Island Records and Motown Records as “stand-alone” business operations, Habtemariam — who entered into the year as senior Vice President of Motown Records and head of urban music at Universal Music Publishing Groupwas promoted to President of the storied brand that brought the world Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Erykah Badu and NE-YO — to name a few. She’s going to be a the REVOLT Music Conference in Miami, shedding light on this industry she’s thriving in and also how to push music forward. Check her out after the jump.
Tech Talk Alert: Universal Music Group Blacklist Some Of Your Favorite Blogs From Music!!!
Universal Music Group uses an ad agency called “GroupM” that put ads on different sites, for which they(GroupM) have a new aggressive anti-piracy policy, and in turn they have compiled a blacklist of certain sites, and Blogs especially in the hip hop community, and we have the list right Here, After the Jump, and you’ll have to read it cause I won’t specifically name any since some our Friends and Family 🙁 Tat WZA
