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10K Projects sets up joint venture with Moneybagg Yo and Loaf Boyz Ventures

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Independent music company 10K Projects has set up a joint venture with rap act Moneybagg Yo and his Loaf Boyz Ventures record label. The first artist to be released under the new deal was YTB Fatt who dropped his first mixtape, 'Who Is Fatt' in August.
“Moneybagg Yo is one of the most exciting forces in hip hop,” said 10K Projects founder and CEO Elliot Grainge. “We are so happy to welcome him and his team into the 10K family as we work together to identify and develop the next generation of art...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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British music industry contributed a record £8 billion to the UK economy in 2024

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The British music sector's contribution to the UK economy in 2024 has hit a record £8 billion (€9.06bn), up 5% from £7.6bn in 2023, according to data published by cross industry organisation UK Music in its annual economic report 'This Is Music 2025',

Evolution of GVA, exports and employment between 2002 and 2024

Exports revenue in 2024 reaches new high of £4.8bn, up 5% from £4.6 billion in 2023, boosted by international successes by British artists such as Charli xcx and Lola Young. Total UK ...

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Kobalt signs partnership with Nigerian company Inner Circle Publishing

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Independent music publisher Kobalt has signed a new deal with Nigerian publishing company Inner Circle Publishing (INCP). Details of the agreement were not disclosed.
Kobalt said the agreement marks "a significant move in expanding Kobalt’s footprint within the African music market." Inner Circle Publishing was co-founded by Caleb Oyolola and Promise Dennis earlier this year.
The company has already signed producers Choke Boi, who produced Fido's 'Joy is Coming', which has accumulated 50 mill...

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Leho Nigul promoted to Chief Technology Officer at Warner Music Group

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Warner Music Group has promoted Leho Nigul to Chief Technology Officer, effective December 1. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Engineering.
In his new role, he will lead WMG’s technology strategy, team, and product roadmap, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl. The promotion coincides with the departure of Ariel Bardin after a three-year tenure as WMG's President of Technology. Bardin will remain with the company through the end of 2025 "to ensure the continuity of key initiatives and a s...

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