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The Ledger: When Should Subscription Services Raise Prices?
The Ledger is a weekly newsletter about the economics of the music business sent to Billboard Pro subscribers. An abbreviated version of the newsletter is published online. Over the last decade, streaming platforms have mostly held prices steady while racking up over half a billion subscribers globally. But for years, music executives have questioned subscription services’ decision to sacrifice higher prices — and with them higher royalties to labels and artists — to gain more subscribers. Music streaming is following an age-old business tactic: launch at an affordable price, gain customers and, once people are hooked, raise prices. The question is when to raise prices. Too early a raise could risk alienating subscribers, while one that’s too late risks leaving revenue on the table once su...
Bella Poarch Talks About Her New Music Video ‘Living Hell’ Which Is Out Now, BLACKPINK, SavagexFenty Show & More | Billboard News
Singer-songwriter and TikTok star Bella Poarch talks about her debut EP ‘Dolls’ and new music video ‘Living Hell’ which is out now, making TikToks, hanging out with BlackPink, being in the Savage x Fenty show Vol.3, working with Rihanna and more! [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=”fl-textarea” title=”Descri...
Here Are the Lyrics to Jax’s ‘Victoria’s Secret’
American Idol alum Jax notched her much-deserved first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated Aug. 13), thanks to her ode to body positivity, “Victoria’s Secret.” “Victoria’s Secret” blew up on TikTok, where the song has soundtracked nearly 30,000 clips. In one viral video, which has over 37 million views, Jax says she wrote the song for a child whom she babysits who was bullied about her weight. In another, with over 4 million views, Jax led a flashmob outside an actual Victoria’s Secret store. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news If you need a guide to follow along with Jax’s “Victoria’s Secret,” find the lyrics below: God, I wish somebody would’ve told meWhen I was younger that all bodies aren’t the samePhotoshop, itty bitt...
The Isley Brothers Share New Song With Beyoncé
Beyoncé has more new material in the wake of Renaissance, joining Ronald Isley and the Isley Brothers for a re-work of their 1975 song “Make Me Say It Again Girl, Pts. 1 & 2.” The group has shared “Make Me Say It Again, Girl.” Check it out below. With Renaissance, Beyoncé achieved her seventh No. 1 solo album, the first woman to do so. She’s shared multiple remixes of lead single “Break My Soul” on an EP, along with another featuring Madonna. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. This article was originally published on Tuesday, August 9 at 1:13 p.m. Eastern. It was last updated on Friday, August 12 at 4:03 p.m. Eastern.
Ari Lennox Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song “Hoodie”
Ari Lennox has shared a video for “Hoodie,” a new song produced by her Dreamville colleague Elite. She also announced that her second album is titled Age/Sex/Location and that it’s out September 9 via Dreamville and Interscope. Check out the “Hoodie” video and the LP artwork below. Age/Sex/Location is the follow-up LP to Lennox’s 2019 debut Shea Butter Baby. The new album includes the singer-songwriter’s 2021 single “Pressure.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
700 Bliss Announce Tour Dates, Share New “Nothing to Declare” Video
700 Bliss—the duo of Moor Mother and DJ Haram—have released the music video for the Nothing to Declare title track. The visual was directed by Richard R Ross. Watch below. 700 Bliss will play a handful of concerts this summer and autumn. Find the duo’s schedule—featuring shows in August and October—below. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. 700 Bliss Tour Dates 700 Bliss: 08-17 Seattle, WA – Barboza08-18 Portland, OR – Holocene08-21 Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge10-15 Krakow, Poland – Unsound Festival10-30 Los Angeles, CA – Blacktronika: Now Is the Time Festival at MOCA Content This content can also be viewed on the si...
Bill Pitman, Wrecking Crew Session Guitarist, Has Died at 102
Bill Pitman, guitarist for Los Angeles’ legendary “Wrecking Crew” ensemble of session players, has died. Janet Pitman, his wife, told the New York Times that he died at home under hospice care, several weeks after breaking his spine in a fall. He was 102 years old. As a session player in California, Pitman helped shape the sound of popular music in the mid-20th century. His extensive résumé include recording on the Ronettes’ “Be My Baby” and the Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations.” He also played the ukulele intro on BJ Thomas’ “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head,” which became a hit through the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Pitman got his start in music from his childhood in New York City, taking after his father, a staff bassist for NBC Radio. Though Pitman had made a name...
Casswell P ft Master KG & Jon Delinger – Mbali
Here is a newly released single from Casswell P titled Mbali. South African artist Casswell P dishes out a brand new tune he calls Mbali, it has two guest features from Master KG and Jon Delinger. The production credits include Ramothwa, Khaogelo Moagi, Monama Nodea Holane, and himself. It was published by Wanitwa Mos Entertainment. Mbali is an impressive track for your listening pleasure and it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Casswell P ft Master KG & Jon Delinger – Mbali. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Casswell_P_-_Mbali_ft_Master_KG_Jon_Delinger__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
NBA To Honor Bill Russell By Retiring No. 6 Across The League
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ethan Miller / Getty Bill Russell, the legendary NBA big man who triumphed mightily despite enduring racism and hardships, passed away last month at the age of 88. The NBA will honor Russell by retiring the No. 6 across the league. The magnitude of Bill Russell and his impact on the game of basketball can be measured by both his skill, but also his 11 NBA championships as a member of the Boston Celtics. As reported by NBA.com, Russell will become the first player to have his number retired league-wide. From NBA.com: Related Stories “Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “Permanently retiring his No. 6 across every NBA tea...
Megan Thee Stallion Celebrates ‘Traumazine’ With ‘GMA’ Performance, Hotties React To The Album’s Release
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Noam Galai / Getty Megan Thee Stallion isn’t letting her drama with her label steal her joy. The Houston rapper’s second album, Traumazine, has arrived, and it’s her most personal album yet. Traumazine is here, and it sounds like Megan Thee Stallion is relieved to get her latest body of work out to her fans. Before the project hit streaming services, the “Big Ole Freak” crafter took to Twitter to talk to her loyal fans and expressed how open she was on her latest project. “Hotties I opened up to yall on this album,” Thee Stallion tweeted. “So if you’re comfortable, how bout we have a conversation abt some things you might be going through or just want to vent about that you’ve been through that may help someone else.” The 18-track album features the...
Tattoo Papi: Drake’s New Face Ink Is A Tribute To His Momma
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images / Getty Drake is notorious for having the most random tattoos and shows no signs of letting up in that department. The Canadian superstar has some new ink, and it’s on his mug. The Honestly Nevermind crafter took to unveil his latest tattoo, a tribute to his mother. In a post captioned “Sandra Gale,” Drake showed off the face ink, an “SG” located right under his left eye. Related Stories The artist tasked with tattooing the “Sticky” rapper, @_n.a.l, shared a clip of a peaceful Drake getting his latest body art. Drake Clowned His Father’s Tattoo Drake’s new ink comes days after he clowned his father, Dennis Graham, for getting a rather obnoxious-sized tattoo of his son’s face on his body several years ago. For...
San Diego’s Day.MVS XL Festival Lives Up to Its Name In 2022
After a successful launch last year, San Diego’s Day.MVS XL Festival returned to the picturesque grounds at Waterfront Park. Curated by FNGRS CRSSD, the two-day event is an offshoot of the more prominent CRSSD Festival, which takes place each spring and fall at the same downtown locale. Keiki Knudsen Acting as a sort of warm-up to its older brother, the festival retains a sense of familiarity for those who have attended CRSSD Festival in the past. The same general layout is used throughout the expansive grounds, offering two distinct stages with plenty of grassy areas and the infamous interactive water fountains on full display. Daniela Becerra Speaking of stages, both of the structures were jam-packed with a memorable roster of techno and house music’s biggest DJs. From ...
