Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy?

Music streaming services have continued to add U.S. subscribers this year, according to MIDiA Research, growing by 11 million paying users from January to September, to 117.9 million. But in a potentially troubling sign for the recorded music business, the number of total streams has remained the same.

Cardi B Talk Country Music Dominating Streaming Platforms

 

Cardi B took to Instagram to speak about country music surpassing rap music on the streaming platforms. Cardi pointed out that hip-hop is no longer dominating streaming platforms, which she says is due to people in middle America, who used to buy CDs, are now downloading songs from Digital Service Providers, or DSPs. 

Spotify May Be Doing Deals With Independent Artist

As the internet grows and the music industry landscape continues to morph, artists are finding newer ways to generate income without the help of a major label. According The New York Times, the folks at Spotify are helping some of them along the way.

Must Have Songs to #Stream on your #SpotifyPlaylist

 

Whether you're a new user of the music streaming service or a playlist pro, these songs will sure catch your listeners ears. If you have an account on the world's biggest and best-known music streaming service, then don't miss out on these songs to add to your library.

Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming platforms right now, which lets you listen to your favorite songs and artists at home or on the go. With Spotify, you can listen to music and play millions of songs and podcasts for free.

What Is The Streaming War All About?

 

Media companies have launched direct-to-consumer video services to compete with Netflix. All of them have been following category leader Netflix with global expansion and investing billions of dollars in content.

Dear Silas (@dearsilas) - "Still Southern Playalistic" (Visualizer)

Multi-talented artist, musician, producer, and entertainer Dear Silas continues his unstoppable run with the release of the official visualizer for his viral new single, “Still Southern Playalistic.” The record, a bold and soulful flip of the iconic Outkast classic, is produced by a powerhouse team including Diamond, FlyWalker, Dear Silas himself, Shell Enns, and Tyson “Hijnx” Browning. “Still Southern Playalistic” celebrates the legacy of Southern hip-hop while injecting it with Dear Silas’s signature charisma, lyrical flair, and deep Mississippi roots. With nods to the golden era of ATL rap and a fresh, forward-thinking sound, this track is resonating across generations and regions—going viral across platforms and gaining major traction with both fans and tastemakers. The new visualizer enhances the track’s nostalgic-yet-modern vibe, giving listeners a vibrant new way to experience the single. Currently on tour, Dear Silas is bringing his infectious energy to stages across the country—proving why he’s one of the most exciting voices rising from the South today. Be sure to catch him live in a city near you. “Still Southern Playalistic” is available now on all streaming platforms. Follow Dear Silas on all social platforms to stay updated on new music, visuals, and tour dates.

Migos Breaks Streaming Record

Migos has done it again! After dominating the airwaves with top hits from their first album, Culture, such as “T-Shirt” and “Bad and Boujee,” the Atlanta rap trio continues their domination as their follow-up album, Culture II, receives one billion streams on multiple streaming platforms.

#NowPlaying Sean-Toure’- Garveyite @SeanToure

On Juneteenth 2020 Baltimore Music Producer/Emcee Sean-Toure’s new song "Garveyite" made its debut on all music streaming platforms. The energetic song laced with incredible music production and powerful lyrics promotes Black pride, self-love, and unity.

The track about empowerment and resilience centers on the recent protests, uprisings, and gentrification taking place in America. The powerful lyrics, elaborately produced soulful-beat, and awesomely catchy hook make this song one of the best Hip Hop singles of 2020.

Kobalt Collects $75M In Artist Royalties

Kobalt, the European startup that has built technology and a platform to collect music royalties by tracking when even a sample of a song is played across multiple platforms, has raised another $75 million in funding.

Growing Your #Spotify Presence With #Streambeet

This means that musicians need to be sure to enhance their presence on Spotify, and that’s what Streambeet is here to help you with. Their organic Spotify promotion services seek to get you organic Spotify plays, Spotify followers, grow your Spotify monthly listeners and overall organic Spotify promotion. They also help get you featured on genre-specific Spotify playlists, allowing listeners to discover your tracks amidst other similar tracks from your musical niche.

Streambeet is a cost-effective service which help artists grow their Spotify plays and Spotify followers in exchange for a very reasonable fee. They have pricing structures that differ depending on the size of promotion you desire. Their service will continue promoting you until your numbers are reached or will continually run until you acquire the amount of Spotify plays, Spotify followers or Spotify monthly listeners you paid for.

The music industry is continually changing, with CDs taking over from tapes, iTunes taking over from CDs, and now Spotify taking over from iTunes. Streaming platforms such as Spotify allow users to stream your tracks without technically owning a copy of them, making the music-listening experience more affordable, easy, and enjoyable for everyone.

Yung Joc Disagrees about R. Kelly's Music Being Cancelled

 

Yung Joc talks about the alleged brand new R. Kelly album, "I Admit It," that was released and taken down from all streaming platforms shortly thereafter. 

The Atlanta based rapper refers to a recent statement from R. Kelly who denied releasing an LP with a title that implies he's guilty when he is fighting for his freedom from behind bars.

Lady Gaga Apologizes For Working With R. Kelly

"I stand behind these women 1000%, believe them, know they are suffering and in pain, and feel strongly that their voices should be heard and taken seriously," Lady Gaga said in her lengthy statement which she shared to Twitter on Wednesday. "What I am hearing about the allegations against R. Kelly is absolutely horrifying and indefensible."

Allen Le Grand - LUMA

22 year old DMV Native Allen Le Grand just celebrated his birthday by dropping his highly anticipated EP ‘Luma.’ The project is one of the most refreshing bodies of work coming from the underground this year.

#Stream "The Come Up" by #YoungC

 

"The Come Up" has begun to stream off the album "The Vault 2" on all streaming platforms. Young C is a artist out of Cleveland, Mississippi who has been produced and managed by Gansta Marcus of Ohio.

#Stream First Class Bee #Album "Champagne and Turbulence" @firstclassbee

Chicago, Illinois rapper First Class Bee is making his way into the industry. He takes listeners
on a first class trip in his debut project Champagne and Turbulence. 

#TuneInNow To #NewMusic By Barlito Barlito "Glasses" @BarlitoBarlito1

Quickz Muzik Group LLC presents Barlito Barlito, the emerging artist from High Point, NC. Barlito Barlito releases his latest single, "Glasses", an instant street classic that allows Barlito Barlito to display his gritty style and lyrical ability. Enjoy “Glasses” now available on ALL streaming platforms by adding it to your playlist and listening over and over again.

Dear Silas (@dearsilas) - "Nasty Work" (Video)

Jackson, Mississippi multi-talented artist, musician, producer, and entertainer Dear Silas drops the official music video for his single “Nasty Work,” co-directed by Silas himself alongside Cookie Stapleton. Shot by the Dark Brothers, the video brings bold visuals to a standout track from Cadillac Leather In July Deluxe: NO TINT, available now on all streaming platforms. Catch Dear Silas live on tour this summer in a city near you.

Heavy & Rich - "Swerve" @itsheavyandrich

New comers Heavy and Rich releases new single titled "Swerve".

Khilla Keys - Reign

Texas artist Khilla Keys release his newest project, which is a short EP entitled "Reign." Khilla Keys teamed up with producer and fellow Austinite OogeeA1 to make music that continues to show growth and versatility.

Eric Bellinger Drops Off #NewMusic "King"

Eric Bellinger is back out with new music titled "King" coming off his anticipated new album The Rebirth 2. The heavy-hitting song is available on all streaming platforms but Eric uploaded a special extended version to his Soundcloud which features an open third verse for aspiring artists to jump on.