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End of Year Music Industry Roundup: New Releases, Acquisitions, and Controversies

22 dic 2024 · 3 min. 14 sec.
End of Year Music Industry Roundup: New Releases, Acquisitions, and Controversies
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In the final days of 2024, the music industry is bustling with new releases, significant industry updates, and ongoing controversies. On the release front, several notable albums are set to...

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In the final days of 2024, the music industry is bustling with new releases, significant industry updates, and ongoing controversies.

On the release front, several notable albums are set to drop in December. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is releasing his latest LP, *I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders*, on December 8. This album, which includes several singles already released throughout the year, marks a significant release for the rapper, especially given his recent legal issues and impending prison sentence[1].

Another highly anticipated release is Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's *Missionary*, scheduled for December 13. This album, which has been delayed multiple times since its announcement in 2022, features guest appearances from Eminem, 50 Cent, and Method Man, among others[1].

Additionally, DMX's posthumous project *Let Us Pray: Chapter X* is also set to release, featuring contributions from Snoop Dogg, Lecrae, and others. This follows his previous posthumous release, *Exodus*, in May 2021[1].

Other artists with December releases include Roddy Ricch, Nicki Minaj, Boosie BadAzz, and international acts like Twice and Stray Kids[1][4].

In industry news, there have been significant developments in music ownership and technology. Major labels have been involved in high-profile acquisitions, such as Universal Music Group's purchase of indie powerhouses Downtown and CD Baby. This move has raised concerns among independent artists and labels about the consolidation of power in the music industry[2].

The use of AI in music has also been a contentious issue, with major labels suing companies like UDIO and SUNO for training their AI models on copyright-protected content. This ongoing legal battle will have significant implications for the future of AI-generated music[5].

TikTok, a platform crucial for music discovery, is facing a potential ban in the USA unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells the app. This has sparked debates about the platform's impact on music virality and artist compensation[5].

Live concerts have been a lucrative avenue for megastars, with acts like Adele and The Weeknd generating unprecedented profits from massive events. This trend highlights the economic challenges faced by lesser-known artists and smaller venues[5].

In terms of controversies, there have been several notable lawsuits. Drake is suing his label's parent company over allegations of unethical tactics to boost a rival track by Kendrick Lamar. Additionally, Miley Cyrus is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit for her song "Flowers," which some argue was influenced by Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man"[5].

These legal battles and industry shifts underscore the dynamic and often contentious nature of the music industry in 2024.

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