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‘The next global genre will likely start in someone’s bedroom – and that bedroom might be in Lagos, Mumbai or São Paulo.’

MBW's Trailblazers series meets Constantin Koehncke, CEO of Image-Line, the Belgian company behind FL Studio Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/the-next-global-genre-will-likely-start-in-someones-bedroom-and-that-bedroom-might-be-in-lagos-mumbai-or-sao-paulo/

Russ honored with NMPA Gold & Platinum Recognition celebrating 26 certified songs

The plaque was presented by NMPA President & CEO David Israelite alongside Omar Grant, Senior Director of Creative at Sony Music Publishing Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/russ-honored-with-nmpa-gold-platinum-recognition-celebrating-26-certified-songs/

T.J. Martell Foundation to honor Red Light Management founder Coran Capshaw with Lifetime Music Industry Award

Capshaw has built Red Light into what the company says is the world's largest independent artist management firm, with a roster that includes Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Chris Stapleton, and The Strokes. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/t-j-martell-foundation-to-honor-red-light-management-founder-coran-capshaw-with-lifetime-music-industry-award/

Coca-Cola denies Johnny Cash ‘sound-alike’ claim, disputes infringement in estate lawsuit

The company acknowledged that the ad contained “a male singing voice," but denied that it was a "sound-alike singer." Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/coca-cola-denies-johnny-cash-sound-alike-claim-disputes-infringement-in-estate-lawsuit/

Music Business Worldwide Taps Bill Werde for New Column Series

Werde will bring his distinct perspective to Music Business Worldwide’s editorial lineup with regular U.S.-based commentary Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/music-business-worldwide-taps-bill-werde-for-new-column-series/

After KATSEYE, HYBE and Geffen unveil second global girl group, SAINT SATINE

Three former The Debut: Dream Academy contestants – EMILY, LEXIE, and SAMARA – had previously been confirmed as members of the group. Source source https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/after-katseye-hybe-and-geffen-unveil-second-global-girl-group-saint-satine/