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Deal includes future works, select back-catalog administration, and a JV with 2-Tone to sign and develop new songwriting talent. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/peermusic-signs-songwriter-eyelar-forms-writer-development-joint-venture-with-2-tone-entertainment/

Chauncey Alexander Hollis Jr., aka Hit-Boy, has worked with hip-hop’s biggest superstars, from Travis Scott and Drake, to Jay Z & Kanye West. He tells MBW about his career to date, his vision for the future and embracing AI… Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hit-boy-on-working-with-travis-scott-and-drake-to-jay-z-beyonce-and-more-superstars/

NINE BY NINE will engage in planning and production of music festivals in Asia, and supporting Japanese artists seeking to expand internationally. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sony-music-and-umg-form-nine-by-nine-music-festivals-joint-venture-in-japan/

Talks with UMG and Warner Music have seen little progress, while Suno hasn't been able to reach a deal with Sony Music, according to the Financial Times. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/sunos-licensing-talks-with-major-labels-in-limbo-with-no-path-forward-report/

The deal marks Kobalt’s second AI music platform partnership, following its 2025 licensing agreement with ElevenLabs. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/after-universal-warner-and-merlin-deals-now-udio-inks-licensing-agreement-with-kobalt/

Music industry communications specialist weighs in on the Ye controversy, and Wireless Festival's cancellation Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-unravelling-of-a-bulletproof-brand-wireless-festivals-self-inflicted-crisis/