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Prince’s entire catalog is now controlled by NPG Music Publishing

Popular music icon Prince has announced that his massive catalog of classic material is now under the control of his own NPG Music Publishing. This is the first time Prince’s publishing has been controlled independently, for the better part of two decades it has been controlled and administered by Universal Music Group. Prince established NPG Music Publishing a little over a month ago as an LLC.

April 5, 2014 No Comments

Russell Simmons launches new record label, All Def Music

Russell Simmons, along with Loud Records founder and SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind and television executive Brian Robbins, is launching a new record label called

July 25, 2013 No Comments

R&B Songwriter Pen Pal Discusses Work With Game and Music Legends

Songwriter Pen Pal may well be one of the most prolific songwriters in the music industry. The Detroit-born creative is noted for his exceptional ability

September 6, 2012 No Comments

Swizz Beatz’s MegaUpload Shut Down by Feds

Things have gone from bad to worse for Swizz Beatz’s MegaUpload site. Just days after it was revealed that the file-sharing site came under legal

January 20, 2012 No Comments

Lil’ Kim’s Career Gets a Shot in the Arm

After thriving on the independent scene for the last several years, veteran rapper Lil’ Kim’s recording career gets a shot in the arm. She’s reportedly

August 2, 2011 No Comments

Universal Music Group Partners With Tommy Hilfiger for Clothing Line; Rihanna, Keri Hilson

Universal Music Group teams up with Tommy Hilfiger in order to create rock ‘n’ roll-inspired clothing. Artists like Rihanna and Keri Hilson, who are among

May 26, 2011 No Comments

Mariah Carey Set to Switch Labels, Return to Sony

Not only is Mariah Carey preparing for the role of her life as a new mother of twins, but the record-setting diva is also primed

March 21, 2011 No Comments