Republic Records In The News

Lauren Spencer-Smith’s ex-manager files $45m lawsuit against Universal Music Group, alleging ‘libel,’ ‘slander,’ ‘tortious interference’

The lawsuit seeks USD $45 million in damages, including $25 million for alleged defamatory conduct

Corey Williams upped to VP, Business and Legal Affairs, Rights & Clearances for Republic Records, Def Jam Recordings and Island Records

Williams joined UMG in 2015 as Director of Business & Legal Affairs and was promoted to Senior Director of Business & Legal Affairs soon after joining the company

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Drake sued for alleged copyright infringement over sample used on ‘Calling My Name’

Ghanaian rapper Obrafour has filed a lawsuit against Drake

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Universal Music Group responds to ‘fake Drake’ AI track: Streaming platforms have ‘a fundamental responsibility to prevent the use of their services in ways that harm artists’

UMG calls on streaming services to choose the right 'side of history'

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Apple Music, Deezer, TIDAL pull down viral AI ‘fake Drake and The Weeknd’ track (update)

Ghostwriter's heart on my sleeve has now surpassed 625,000 plays on Spotify

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YouTube’s Lyor Cohen to receive City of Hope 2023 Spirit of Life Award

Cohen was chosen for this year’s award for his contributions to the music industry

Analysis

The major record companies release around 3,900 tracks every day. Their problem? That’s a drop in the ocean.

The major music companies release only 4% of the daily deluge of tracks hitting audio and video streaming services, new data shows.

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Republic Records Advances Alex Coslov to EVP of Marketing Strategy, Republic Records & Head of Marketing, Mercury Records

Republic Records promotes Alex Coslov to Executive Vice President of Marketing Strategy, Republic Records & Head of Marketing, Mercury Records