Republic Records In The News

K-pop powerhouse JYP expands strategic alliance with Republic Records

Companies originally entered into a strategic partnership in February 2020

Snapchat teams up with Republic Records to launch virtual ‘Band Tees’ merch

Debut collection features 'digital merch tops' from Greta Van Fleet, Jonas Brothers, Kim Petras, Lil Wayne, Metro Boomin and Nicki Minaj

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Universal partners with generative AI startup Endel to create ‘AI-powered, artist-driven functional music’

Companies will use Endel’s proprietary AI technology to let UMG artists "reimagine" their music and create "science-backed soundscapes"

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Moon Projects founder Mary Rahmani joins Songfluencer, Genni & Co. as Strategic Advisor

Moon Projects' Mary Rahmani was TikTok’s first music hire in North America

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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

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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'