World Leaders

‘German hip-hop audiences not only want to listen to the music, they want to be part of the movement.’

Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba, CEO, Sony Music GSA on the company's hip-hop strategy in Germany, breaking artists, and the success of the genre in the country as a whole...

Interviews

‘People underestimate Colombia – there is so much talent here.’

M3 Music CEO Camila Saravia Arias discusses the highs and lows of working in music in Colombia, the dominance of streaming in the region, and why she thinks broadening out opportunities will result in a healthier music market.

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‘People think the streaming opportunity in Africa is easy. It’s not, it’s hard.’

Chidi Okeke, founder and CEO of streaming service uDux, on his ambitions and predictions for his service and the music streaming market in Africa

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‘The music industry’s shift to digital in Japan appears to be gaining traction.’

Line Music's Misaki Iki talks MBW through the Japanese market – and its future possibilities

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‘The world is growing ever closer – and so are Universal’s global teams.’

Frank Briegmann is the latest interviewee in MBW's World Leaders series

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‘We are entering a golden age for independents in Italy.’

Claudio Ferrante, founder of distribution company and record label Artist First, on thriving during the pandemic

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‘Breaking Japanese artists internationally has never been easy. But barriers are crumbling…’

In this feature, we speak to Kaz Kobayashi, President and CEO of Warner Music Japan

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‘Streaming’s growth in Africa is already exciting, but there’s so much more we can do’

Zimbabwean, British-raised exec Sipho Dlamani is heading up Universal Music Group in much of Africa. He forecasts a big future for the region and its impact around the world...

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‘The youth in Africa are ready to jump the digital divide, they just need to have access and the right price point.’

Sheer Music Publishing founder David Alexander on the industry landscape in South Africa, and across the African continent

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‘Everyone should remember that most artists only get one shot at stardom.’

Thierry Chassagne, long-time President of Warner Music France, on his career, the French market, and what his fellow executives should remember