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Korea-Based Kakao Entertainment Secures $966m for International Expansion
Kakao Entertainment, a subsidiary of tech giant Kakao Corp, announced that they had successfully raised an impressive $966 million (KRW1.2 trillion)in investment. This injection of funds came by way of globally renowned sovereign wealth funds such as Saudi Arabia's Public Investment...
Fashion
BTS member Jimin Joins Fashion Brand Dior as Global Brand Ambassador
This Monday, legendary fashion powerhouse Dior unveiled their newest global brand ambassador – K-pop star Jimin! The collaboration was shared all over social media with stunning visuals of the BTS singer wearing Kim Jones' latest designs.
In a Twitter post, Dior wrote:...
Business
TikTok and Saudi Arabia’s Rotana Music Group Ink New Licensing Agreement
Established in 1993, Rotana Music Group is the largest record label and music repertoire holder in the Arab world. The Middle Eastern media company operates several media businesses including music production and distribution, television and radio stations, and digital platforms.
Originally...
NFT
Euterpe Puts Royalties in the Hands of Artists With its IP-NFT Ecosystem
The Euterpe music platform uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to represent ownership of digital music assets. By now we have all heard about the potential of NFTs - unique digital assets that are stored on a blockchain, a decentralized and secure digital...
Business
Warner Music Invests in a Virtual Closet to Style its Artists in the Metaverse
Warner Music Group announced In December a collaboration and investment in DRESSX, the world's leading digital fashion marketplace. This partnership will offer WMG artists an opportunity to design their own virtual clothing lines to be used in various applications including The...
Technology
Sounds Like The Future: AI Innovation in the Music Industry
While most AI tools are still in the early stages of development and have not yet reached mainstream popularity, AI is starting to gain attention in a variety of applications - from film scores and video game soundtracks to commercials. Artificial...
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Sony brings back the Walkman with a modern twist
The NW-ZX707 & NW-A306 will be equipped with the new Android 12 OSContinue reading...
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Vintage cuts primed for modern floors on Midnight Runners’ latest edits
'Nusantara Tropic Disco Vol 1' features six dusty-fingered Indonesian edits rich with feel-good charmContinue reading...
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Universal Music Korea drops merchandise for Nigo’s recent album release
The collection comes in the form of sweatshirts, hoodies & T-shirtsContinue reading...
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J Trix is the ‘One & Only’ MC who does not run out of bars
The Kolkata MC never stops for a breathContinue reading...
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The beautiful struggle in a word-sensitive world with MC YAN
“The truth is very powerful.”Continue reading...
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Ceo Spotlight Interview with Tai-Ku Chen Ceo of Music NFT Platform FANSI
Music NFTs are ready to explode in 2022. So far, despite all the hype we've only seen the tip of the iceberg with regard to what NFTs can accomplish....
How NFTs Are Changing the Ticketing Game for Concerts and Live Events
If you've been to a concert or live event in the last few years, there's a good chance you've used your phone to buy tickets. Now, ticketing companies like...
Groundbreaking Hip Hop Label Def Jam Forges New Ground in India
Iconic Label Def Jam launches new division in India
In an exciting move for the Asian music industry, Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the launch of Def Jam India....
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Thailand’s Hype Train drops a cypher with entire roster
Featuring verses from SPRITE, GUYGEEGEE, ICEACE, DON KIDS, SEEDAA THEVILLAIN, OG Bobby & ESKIIMOContinue reading...
NFT
Euterpe Puts Royalties in the Hands of Artists With its IP-NFT Ecosystem
The Euterpe music platform uses non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to represent ownership of digital music assets. By now we have all heard about the potential of NFTs - unique digital assets that...
Business
Warner Music Invests in a Virtual Closet to Style its Artists in the Metaverse
Warner Music Group announced In December a collaboration and investment in DRESSX, the world's leading digital fashion marketplace. This partnership will offer WMG artists an opportunity to design their own virtual...
Technology
Sounds Like The Future: AI Innovation in the Music Industry
While most AI tools are still in the early stages of development and have not yet reached mainstream popularity, AI is starting to gain attention in a variety of applications -...
LiFTED
4 Asian Hip Hop acts that made NME 100 essential artists 2023 list
Be on the lookout for 1300, Seachains, Balming Tiger & Lee Young-jiContinue reading...
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Gabriele Poso returns to Singapore for Tropika x Kampong Boogie
Multi-instrumentalist Gabriele Poso headlines Kult Kafe on Sunday, 29 January, 2023Continue reading...
