Crazy numbers for euphoria.

Universal Music Group and TikTok Agree New Music Licensing Agreement

Universal Music Group and TikTok have announced a new “multi-dimensional licensing agreement” that will bring to an end a dispute over royalties that saw music from UMG artists such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Drake pulled from the social media platform.

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Under the agreement, UMG says that its “global family of artists, songwriters and labels and will return their music” to TikTok.

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The two companies have been in a months-long, and very public, standoff over the royalties TikTok paid to UMG’s artists, with the music giant ultimately pulling the music from its roster of artists at the end of January. UMG even went so far as to releasing an open letter that accused TikTok of “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”

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Signs of a growing détente between TikTok and UMG appeared in April, when it was revealed Taylor Swift’s music has returned to the platform ahead of the artist’s release of her double album The Tortured Poets Department.

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Now the two companies have come to an agreement that will see the music by artists represented by UMG and songwriters represented by Universal Music Publishing Group return to TikTok in “due course.”

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Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said in a statement: “This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses on the value of music, the primacy of human artistry and the welfare of the creative community. We look forward to collaborating with the team at TikTok to further the interests of our artists and songwriters and drive innovation in fan engagement while advancing social music monetization.”

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“Music is an integral part of the TikTok ecosystem and we are pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group,” TikTok CEO Shou Chew added in a statement. “We are committed to working together to drive value, discovery and promotion for all of UMG’s amazing artists and songwriters, and deepen their ability to grow, connect and engage with the TikTok community.”

Gotta wait and see if they get banned from the US or not but yeah.

regardless of beef or not, this is crazy numbers for a song like this. W for rap in general.

Most definitely. Always happy to see rap winning.

Yeah, I just hope this interest isn't only being of conflict because this beef won't last forever.

Damn!!!!!!!!!

I hope Drake and Kendrick’s exciting rapping during this beef isn’t relegated to this beef. And that artists stand by the “real rap is back” sentiments rn even after this beef is over - I wanna hear it in the music

Same. Agreed. Even more importantly, I hope whatever albums they release after this beef, are amongst their best ever (if that's even possible at this point).

Great hold for euphoria. Should manage a top 10 debut this week and a rise to #1 next week (could be blocked by MILLION DOLLAR BABY potentially). Like That still going strong and Push Ups stable. Nice to see some variety back on the charts after Taylor's album bomb.

taylor stealing streams. was playing gunna yesterday and after the last song in my queue finished playing, her album randomly came on and it was no where close to what i was listening to. i barely use apple music at that so yeah, she working some kind of witch craft

i only hear my music on apple music. u supposed to add to ur library

thats the thing, the music i was listening to was songs on my iphone, they were all leaks. even more reason to confirm my theory

i wouldve cancelled my subscription right there if apple music tried to play me some taylor swift.

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

NEW RELEASE: LIPA IN LINE FOR A TOP DEBUT

Warner's Dua Lipa will have the top debut on next week's HITS Top 50 with her third album, Radical Optimism. We anticipate that Lipa's 11-track set will open in the range of 55-65k.

For reference, Lipa's Future Nostalgia opened with 66k. Total U.S. activity for Dua's sophomore LP is now at 4.3m.

Taylor Swift's THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT (Republic) will log a third consecutive week at #1.
Now, if you'll excuse us, we're considering bourbon today in honor of the Kentucky Derby.

Wow I thought Dua was way bigger. 55k after the rollout she’s had has to be a major flop