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HITS LIST GETS LIT UP
Whoa, this year's going too fast. (11/19a)
ON THE COVER: WICKED
They're not in Kansas anymore. (11/19a)
GRAMMY CHEW: RUMINATING ON THE BIG 4 NOMS
80% is a lot better than usual. (11/15a)
NETFLIX BOOKS BEYONCÉ FOR CHRISTMAS HALFTIME SHOW
December 25 will have wall-to-wall sports on TV. (11/18a)
NEAR TRUTHS: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
Nervous time in the music biz and beyond. (11/16a)
NOW WHAT?
We have no fucking idea.
COUNTRY'S NEWEST DISRUPTOR
Three chords and some truth you may not be ready for.
AI IS ALREADY EATING YOUR LUNCH
The kids can tell the difference... for now.
WHO'S BUYING THE DRINKS?
That's what we'd like to know.
THE B-SIDE
Clarent (De Baller Inc.)
11/7/24

WHAT IT IS: Next-gen artist Clarent is making a name for himself with his fresh sound in the Latin-music scene, while his music and clothing style have set him apart from his peers. In the last year he’s collaborated with the likes of Myke Towers, Izak and Pressure, with the “Yovngchimi” movement supporting his growth to the next level. His latest single, “IA” f/Mora, trended #1 on TikTok.
SINGLE: “IA” f/Mora
RELEASE DATE: 10/17
INTERNET: 100k+ TikTok video creations, 70m+ views; 50m+ Spotify streams, 2.3m+ monthly Spotify listeners; 84m+ combined YouTube views; seven tracks featured on Apple Music’s Top 25: San Juan; editorial support on Spotify’s Trap Land, PEGAO, BARRAS, Apple Music’s Nueva Grasa, Trap Kingz, more.
BOOKING: Jonniel Rythmz
PUBLISHING: De Baller Inc.
MANAGEMENT: Jonniel Rythmz

CALLING ALL AGENTS: DAVID ZEDECK (UTA)
10/28/24

Zedeck, UTA’s co-head of Worldwide Music, boasts a peerless track record of developing artists’ careers. Since joining UTA as a partner and special advisor to the board of directors in 2017, he helps oversee the agency’s worldwide music business while representing such clients as Jonas Brothers, Christina Aguilera, ZAYN, Paul Anka, Toni Braxton, Jason Derulo, Bebe Rexha and Anitta. In addition, Zedeck led the charge in purchasing dance agencies Circle Talent Agency and Echo Location Talent Agency.

First concert you ever saw?

First arena show was The Doobie Brothers on their Minute by Minute Tour.

CALLING ALL AGENTS: JAMES WRIGHT (UTA)
10/28/24

Responsible for the international careers of over 35 artists, the U.K.-based agent’s eclectic roster includes Lizzo, Take That, Underworld, Nubya Garcia and Jacob Collier. Wright joined UTA in 2015 when the company acquired The Agency Group.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

“Pick up the phone.” —Neil Warnock