DOWNLOAD THIS: Hip-hop leads on the iTunes U.S. album chart, with TDE/Interscope's ScHoolboy Q and Republic's Kid Cudi in the top two spots. Capitol's British Pop breakout 5 Seconds of Summer surges, and Beck shows the power of mellow ahead of his chart bow. Meanwhile, keep an eye on Sony Latin's Romeo Santos, the first Latin artist to headline a show at the new Yankee Stadium. Pharrell's album streets the morning after his Oscar perf of Best Song nominee (and #1 iTunes single) "Happy," which goes up against #9 track "Let It Go" from #5 album, Frozen. Got that? Oh, and here's a ScHoolboy fun fact: The breakout rapper from the Top Dawg camp (which also boasts Kendrick Lamar) inked a pub deal with Sony/ATV's Sam Taylor long before he had a top-selling album. (2/28p)
SONG REVENUE: CALM BEFORE THE STORM
J. Cole has his moment; Future-Metro have another big payday. (4/19a)
WARNER CHAPPELL ROPES IN RED CLAY STRAYS
Another big get for Guy and Carianne (4/19a)
THE COUNT: COACHELLA, FROM THE COUCH
The coziest way to experience the fest (4/19a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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