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#51- Drake Dominates Charts, UMG goes Public, and Is Nashville Country Pop? Sep 22, 2021

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This week the boys welcome writer from Earmilk and owner of beatlymusic.com, Alexander Zwerner . The gang dives into how Drake continuously dominates charts upon every release as well as Universal Music Group’s insane first day of public trading. Later they discuss how Nashville country labels are partnering with their Pop counterparts as new crossover artists begin to flourish. This and more on The Biztape!

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Drake Destroys Charts: https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9629326/drake-certified-lover-boy-hot-100-top-40-every-track/

UMG Goes Public:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/9633313/universal-music-group-shares-up-end-first-day-trading/

Nashville Country Goes Pop:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/record-labels/9632162/country-labels-pop-partners-kacey-musgraves/

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#50- Spotify Favoring Podcasts, Pollution with the Music Industry, and AWAL Sony Merger Sep 08, 2021

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The boys examine gatekeeping and the lack thereof in some cases in Music. Spotify is keeping tools away from musicians but not podcasters. Does Spotify think that podcasts have more financial value? While many tours across the world are actively introducing pollution and e-waste, some bands are finally taking a stand against the effects of touring on the environment. Artist Without a Label also now has a label in one of the big three but the UK might try to stop it. All this, working a show in the pandemic and more on The Biztape.

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Spotify giving Podcaster tools but not musicians:

musicbusinessworldwide.com/spotify-is-giving-podcasters-perks-that-will-make-independent-music-artists-very-jealous/

Pollution in Touring:

https://pitchfork.com/news/massive-attack-unveil-plan-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-across-music-industry/

Sony acquires AWAL but the UK may stop it:

https://variety.com/2021/music/news/sony-music-kobalt-awal-regulatory-cma-1235057776/

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#49- ‘Donda’ Breaks Records, Bonnaroo Cancelled, Nirvana Sued for ‘Nevermind’ Sep 01, 2021

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Controversy is burning bright in entertainment this week. Nirvana, 30 years later, is being sued for their album, ‘Nevermind’ by the baby on its cover for the big bucks. While, Kanye released ‘Donda’ and was greeted with massive streaming numbers and endless drama. Lastly, Bonnaroo was cancelled just two days before the first day of the festival but for a reason you may not guess…

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Nirvana Child Pornography Lawsuit: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9620874/nirvana-nevermind-child-pornography-lawsuit-attorneys-react/

Bonnaroo has been Cancelled:

https://twitter.com/Bonnaroo/status/1432493432572989447

Bonnaroo-2021-festival-canceled

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/festivals/9622893/bonnaroo-2021-festival-canceled

‘Donda’ breaks records:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/streaming/9622441/kanye-wests-donda-apple-music-streams-60-million/

https://www.billboard.com/search/donda/articles/page/2

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#48- OnlyFans Bans Pornography, Wu-Tang Album Resold by the Government, Selena Publicity Lawsuit Aug 25, 2021

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Once in a lifetime seems to be the theme of our topics as of late. First, international latin superstar Selena’s life story is being battled over in Court and who owns the rights associated with it. Onlyfans decides to take a leap of faith and gamble its future away by distancing itself from pornography. Lastly, the only copy of a Wu Tang album ever made was sold by (I can’t believe I’m writing this) the US Government… Will these decisions negatively impact the music and art economy? Find this out and more on the Biztape!

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Selena Publicity Lawsuit: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/9617397/selena-producer-lawsuit-advance-selena-quintanilla-family/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1629857096745000&usg=AOvVaw10SYxh2DWkS6bglmtSGkm_

Wu-Tang Clan Album Sold by the US Government:

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/27/1021284593/martin-shkreli-wu-tang-clan-album-sold

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/07/27/wu-tang-clan-martin-shkreli/

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/paddle8-lawsuit-misappropriation-claims-1798980

OnlyFans to Ban Pornography:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9617276/onlyfans-ban-pornographic-videos/

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#47- Major Labels’ sue for 400 Million, AEG Requires Vaccination, and Jamie Spears Steps Down or Does He? Aug 18, 2021

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The boys find themselves with big business lawsuits and a potential shakeup to the promoter landscape. Charter, one of the biggest ISPs, is being sued by “The Big Three” for upwards of 400 million dollars. The Music Industry goes after money while fans take a break from going after blood as Jamie Lynn Spears steps down from his role in Britney Spears’ conservatorship. But is Jamie actually taking a loss or planning his golden parachute? This, how AEG’s new vaccination policy could change promotion forever and more on the Biztape.

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“The Big Three” sue Charter for 400mil: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/major-labels-and-publishers-hit-charter-communications-with-400m-copyright-infringement-lawsuit/

Jamie Lynn “steps down” from Conservatorship:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9614855/britney-spears-conservatorship-negotiate-jamie-spears/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1629169954645225&usg=AOvVaw0nXnU6y_SU_U8MtAlh_4MI

AEG Presents to require full Vaccination:

https://www.pollstar.com/article/aeg-presents-to-require-full-vaccination-at-venues-festivals-148605

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#46- Bonnaroo Changes Covid Plans, Nashville Clubs Stand Together, & Covid Tour Cancellation Aug 11, 2021

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This week Joe and Colin dive into rumours over how the music industry will handle the current Delta Variant surging across the country and if tours will continue to meet the astronomical concert demand. Also, Bonnaroo announces their Covid plans as the festival is set to begin in September while Nashville Clubs also update their safety plans. This and more on The Biztape!

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Bonnaroo's new COVID Guidelines:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/festivals/9612806/bonnaroo-summerfest-require-covid-vaccines-negative-tests/

Nashville Club's require vaccine:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/covid-vaccine-nashville-mandate-1210144/

Tour's cancelled by COVID:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/fall-out-boy-counting-crows-limp-bizkit-lynyrd-skynyrd-tours-canceled-covid-19-1209627/

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#45- DaBaby Backlash, Will Bo Burnham win a Grammy?, and Lollapalooza and COVID Aug 04, 2021

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A wild week in the music industry! Dababy is in defense mode as he and his team see if they can spin his homophobic controversy around. Bo Burnham has placed on the Billboard Top 200 chart but can he secure a spot in the Best New Artist category for the next Grammy Awards? Also, Lollapalooza deals with the responsibility of putting on a large festival during COVID. This and more every week on The Biztape!

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Dababy Controversy:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9608824/dababy-lollapalooza-performance-cancelled/

Bo Burham Grammy Nominations?:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/awards/9606098/bo-burnham-grammy-nominations-chances/

Lollapalooza and COVID:

https://www.avclub.com/at-lollapalooza-2021-theres-one-question-hanging-over-1847386691

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#44- Britney Spears Court Update, Snapchat Changes, and Post Pandemic Genres. Jul 28, 2021

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The Britney… I mean Biztape boys are back with news from the Britney Spears Conservatory case that may implicate Jamie Spears in neglecting his duties as conservator. Next, SnapChat may be going through similar changes to what instagram has announce by focusing on creator content specifically for the platform. Also on this episode, Family and EDM Genres may have more in common then you previously thought as they are both proving to be touring giants during the reopening process of the music and entertainment industry. This and more every week on The Biztape!

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Family Tours Are Coming Back Strong, Even If Kids Can't Get Vaccinated:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/touring/9604925/family-concert-tours-kids-music-ticket-sales/

EDM’s State Post Pandemic:

https://www.pollstar.com/article/dance-dance-reemergence-insiders-discuss-edms-state-post-pandemic-148492

Snapchat reaches new heights:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/tech/9605495/snap-users-total-revenue-sharply-increases-q2-2021-earnings/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1627440711383000&usg=AOvVaw09IoIoFLRt8H-D0aJicvr4

Britney Spears fights for father to be removed from Conservatorship:

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/27/1021139922/britney-spears-lawyer-remove-father-conservatorship

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#43- Morgan Wallen Controversy Continues, The Top 5 Highest Paid Musicians, and Can Spotify Prove Itself? Jul 21, 2021

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Big plays equals big success in the music industry! The boys discuss both sides of how people measure music success. First, many may be shocked to hear who in 2021 so far has had the largest album and why. Second, Spotify may be in trouble according to some investors who wonder if Spotify may have gone too wild in their podcast spending. Lastly, the top 5 highest paid musicians currently and why they are successful due to a variety of different strategies. All this and more in episode 43!

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Top Album of 2021 so far:

https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/morgan-wallen-charts-2021-1196071/

Spotify Stock Drops as Analysts Warn Company Must Prove Podcast Strategy:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/streaming/9601213/spotify-stock-analysts-podcast-strategy/

The 5 Highest Paid Musicians:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/money-makers/9602829/musician-global-money-makers-highest-paid-2020-report/

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#42- Dua Lipa sued by Paparazzi, ‘Deja Vu’s New Co-Writers, and Egypt’s Underground Music Scene Jul 14, 2021

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The Boys are back in town with a multitude of legal battles. First up, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Deja Vu” is getting three new songwriter co-credits with the likes of Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff and St. Vincent. Colin presents a theory that this may not just be an act of “giving credit where credit is due''. Also, will Egypt’s newest underground music scene disrupt the way that the music industry operates within the country? Later, Joe brings his photography expertise in with Dua Lipa being sued by Paparazzi and how photo copyright law isn’t on Dua’s side. All of this and more on the Biztape!

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New Deja Vu Co-Writers: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9598750/taylor-swift-jack-antonoff-st-vincent-co-writer-credits-olivia-rodrigo-deja-vu/

Egypt’s Underground Music Scene:

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/9343924/what-is-mahraganat-music&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1626196851955000&usg=AOvVaw1IWTu91ZNUIJmoZeMVDq98

https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20210608-the-controversial-street-music-that-wont-be-silenced

https://scenenoise.com/News/Egyptian-Musicians-Syndicate-Unmutes-Mahraganat-Music

Dua Lipa sued for Posting Picture:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/legal-and-management/9598587/dua-lipa-sued-paparazzi-photo-instagram/

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