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• Chris Isaak Joins Primary Wave for Spar Over Security Catalog Deal, JV With Sun Records Costs as Threats Escalate • Jenn Decilveo’s BY ASHLEY CULLINS Manzanita Lane Partners With Kobalt to Boost Emerging Pretty much everyone in the orbit of Britney retain her position as conservator, Petitioner has no Talent Spears is getting death threats. That’s why her fa- intention of abandoning her by resigning because • Atlantic Records ther, Jamie Spears, thinks spending $50,000 a month of these threats,” states the filing, which includes UK & ADA Partner on 24-7 security for Jodi Montgomery is excessive. a screenshot of a text from Spears that apparently With Latin-Based Montgomery, who has served as the conservator of confirms her desire for Montgomery to remain in her Label Candela Spears’ person for nearly two years, on Wednesday position. “However, in order for Petitioner to effec- Records asked L.A. County Superior Court Judge Brenda tively perform her duties as conservator, her security • Universal Penny to approve that the protection be paid for by and safety must be ensured.” Publishing Group the conservatorship. Spears’ court-appointed lawyer Opens Office In Samuel D. Ing- Israel Threats against those in her circle have escalated ham; Bessemer Trust, the financial firm that had been since the bombshell June 23 hearing in which Spears tapped as co-conservator of Spears’ estate along with • The Deals: SEB Signs With made a passionate plea to the court expressing her Jamie; and Spears’ longtime manager, Larry Ru- Mom+Pop, desire that the legal arrangement come to an end. dolph, have all recently announced their intentions to WorldStarHipHop Montgomery says in her filing, “There has been step away from the situation. None of them explicitly Launches Indie a marked increase in the number and severity” of mentioned threats to their safety, but it’s not a leap to Distribution Service threats via , text messages, phone calls assume it may have been a factor in their decisions. MARKET WATCH and emails. She’s been reporting them to law enforce- “Ms. Montgomery is not the only person involved PAGE 22 ment and the security firm that was retained by the in this Conservatorship who has received threatening conservatorship, and says the company recommended communications and/or death threats,” writes Jamie & PRODUCERS 24-7 protection until she can make security improve- Spears’ attorney Vivian Thoreen in an opposition CHARTS ments at her home and office. filed Thursday. “Mr. Spears is informed and believes PAGES 23 - 25 “Since Ms. Spears has requested that Petitioner (continued)

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that the Conservatee’s Court-Appointed Should the court disagree and grant the pe- is the only way to both honor her wish to Counsel, Mr. Ingham, has received threaten- tition, Jamie wants it to establish guidelines select counsel without a medical evaluation ing communications including receiving two for security expenses for everyone else too. and protect her interests,” states the peti- very threatening voicemail messages just “If the Court believes it is best for each tion, which includes as an exhibit the full this weekend. Mr. Spears himself and his individual who wants the Conservator- transcript of Spears’ testimony. counsel have also received similar threaten- ship Estate to provide them with security This article originally appeared on The ing communications, including threats of coverage to file their own petition, the Court Hollywood Reporter. violence and death, for some time.” should so state,” writes Thoreen. “Or if Jamie notes that such protection could the Court believes Mr. Spears may pay for cost upwards of $50,000 per month for one ‘such sums as is necessary’ to any individual Chris Isaak Joins person. He suggests other options may be who can provide a recommendation from available and should be considered. (It’s un- a professional security company, the Court Primary Wave for clear from the filings what level of security should so state. It is not appropriate for Mr. protection, if any, members of the Spears Spears to be put in the position of picking Catalog Deal, JV family and those connected to the conserva- and choosing who among the many indi- torship currently receive.) viduals impacted by the Conservatorship With Sun Records “If the Court grants the Ex Parte Petition, should be permitted to charge the expense it is anticipated that Ms. Montgomery will of live security services to the Conservator- BY KRISTIN ROBINSON not be the only one requesting additional ship Estate.” protection to be paid by the Conservatorship Also on Wednesday, Montgomery filed rimary Wave has announced a Estate,” writes Thoreen. “The nasty rhetoric a petition asking the court to appoint a new, multi-faceted partnership and threatening emails, social media posts, guardian ad litem so Spears can choose her today with Grammy-nominated and voicemail messages are pervasive own attorney to replace Ingham. This, she artist Chris Isaak, including a and ongoing and impact multiple people argues, would allow that guardian to retain Pmulti-million dollar acquisition of a 50% involved in or related to the Conservator- the attorney of Spears’ choice on her behalf, stake in Isaak’s master recordings. ship, including the Conservatee, Mr. Spears, since she currently is unable to enter into Isaak’s catalog features his 1989 hit song other family members, Ms. Montgomery such a contract on her own. It would also “Wicked Game,” which rose to the top 10 of allegedly, and many of their attorneys and avoid the need for an evaluation to deter- Billboard’s Hot 100 after its placement in other professionals involved – some more mine whether she has the capacity to retain David Lynch’s Wild At Heart, among other than others, and some more threatening an attorney. tracks like “Somebody’s Crying,” “Baby Did than others. For , the Conservatee’s “Recognizing both the demands of the A Bad Bad Thing” and “San Francisco Days.” sister Jamie Lynne Spears recently pleaded, conservatorship and Ms. Spears’ desire for The native’s new partnership ‘[C]an we please stop with the death threats, more autonomy, Petitioner believes that a with Primary Wave also includes a new re- especially the death threats to children.’” Guardian ad Litem for this limited purpose cording contract with Sun Records — which

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ON THE CHARTS JIM ASKER [email protected] IN BRIEF SamHunt’s Southside Rules Top Country

PrimaryAlbu Wave recentlyms; acquired Brett — as well Y asoung ‘Catch’-es Fifthhelp Airplay guide others to similar feats. the establishment of a joint venture that will Jenn Decilveo’s She says sharing in her roster’s successes allow IsaakLea to sign newder; artists ofTravis his choos- Denning Makes History“and being able to connect them with like- ing in partnership with Sun. Manzanita Lane minded creatives who share a similar ethos” A longtime fan of the legendary Mem- are among the best parts of the role. And Samphis Huntlabel,’s Isaak second said studio in a full-length, statement andthat first the in overPartners five years, Southside Withsales (up 21%) in the trackingthough week. On she Country says Manzanita Airplay, it hops Lane 18-15 will (11.9 grow mil - (MCAnew record Nashville/Universal deal and joint Music venture Group feelsNashville), like debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s lion audience impressions, followingup 16%). the partnership with Kobalt, “we Top“coming Country full circle.” chart dated April 18. In its first week (ending April 9), it maintain that small intimate family feel earned 46,000 equivalent units, including 16,000Kobalt in album sales, to ac- BoostTRY TO ‘CATCH’ UP WITH YOUNG Brett Youngachieves his fifth consecutive cording“I spent to Nielsen hours Music/MRC of my youth Data. looking at sec- and total No.where 1 as “Catch” our writers (Big Machine feel comfortable Label Group) to ascends speak ondhandSouthside singles marks at Hunt’s thrift second shops... No. The 1 on most the Emerging Talent and2-1, create increasing their 13% truths.” to 36.6 million impressions. chartcaptivating and fourth of all top the 10. singles It follows were freshman always LP TheYoung’s partnership first of six first chart came entries, about “Sleep when With - Montevallo, which arrived at the summit in No - out You,” reached No. 2 in December 2016. He the ones with that coveted Sun logo,” he BY LYNDSEY HAVENS longtime friend Jesse Willoughby, GM of vembersaid. “The 2014 label and reigned was, and for ninestill weeks.is, home To todate, the Kobalt,followed Nashville, with the multiweek approached No. Decilveo1s “In Case last You Montevallo has earned 3.9 million units, with 1.4 Didn’t Know” (two weeks, June 2017), “Like I Loved millionvoices inof albummy heroes sales. and icons.” n 2018, acclaimed -produc- yearYou” about (three, partnering January 2018), on “Mercy”a business (two, venture August MontevalloPrior to this has deal spent with 267 weeks Primary on the Wave, list, tying er Jenn Decilveo launched Manza- beyond2018) and her “Here own Tonight”songwriting. (two, April 2019). LukeIsaak Bryan released’s Crash a covers My Party album, Beyond as the sixth-longest- the nita Lane to help “build a publishing “Jenn“Catch” has completes an incredible his longest gift not journey only to as No. 1, runningSun (2011), featuring titles in the chart’s a compilation 56-year history. of songs company that feels like a community,” a havingwriter takenand producer 46 weeks tobut reach also the the apex. ability It out - originallyOn the all-genre recorded Billboard by Sun 200, Records Southside artists ar - Ishe says. “It was important to me to have a topaces help the an 30-weekartist fully climb realize of “Here their Tonight.” creative rives at No. 5, awarding Hunt his second top 10 On , “Catch” pushes 7-5 for HUNT YOUNG afterfrom the the No. label’s 3-peaking heyday, Montevallo including. Jerry Lee place that would support and develop young vision,”a new high. he says. “This new partnership is Lewis,Hunt firstJohnny released Cash, the Carl EPX2C Perkins, which and debuted more. incoming talent the way that I wanted sup- an extension of the amazing work we’ve andWith peaked a lifelong at No. passion 5 on Top for Country the music Albums of Sun in Augustport 2014. 10 years Following ago.” COMBS ‘DOES’ IT AGAIN Lukealready Combs done’ “Does together.” to Me” (River House/Columbia MontevalloRecords, Isaak, Between said the that Pines: “to now Acoustic be officially Mixtape started Now, at its today No. 7 high(July in 8), theNashville), company featuring has an Eric- ChurchAdds, ascends Decilveo: 11-8 “Ion thinkCountry he Airplay, noticed up that 10% I to Novemberpart of the 2015. label and have the Sun logo on nounced a partnership with24.7 million Kobalt in . audience. Thehave song a knack is Combs’ for eighthnurturing straight and career-opening developing Montevallo produced five singles, four of which hit the pinnacle of Country top 10, following a record run of seven consecutive out-of-the-gate, properly Airplay:my music “Leave is humbling the Night and On,” gratifying “Take Your in Time,” ways “HouseSince Party” its and inception, “Make thepromoted - No. 1 singles. artists, which could easily be parlayed to a YouI cannot Miss Me.” quite “Break convey.” Up in a Small Town” peaked at No.based 2. Manzanita Lane hasChurch signed adds Chicago his 15th Countrybigger Airplay scale topby 10.creating a home to develop HuntLarry co-penned Mestel, CEOall 12 songs& founder on Southside of Pri-, includingindie-rocker “Body Like Appleby, a Back -songwriter writers. I trust him and he trusts me to build Road,”mary Wave which Music, was released added in that 2017. the The Primary smash hit ruledRyn Country Weaver Airplay (behind for theTHAT 2014 TOOK snappy QUITE hit ‘A FEW’the MONTHS joint venture Travis Denningin a special shatters way.” the record for threeWave weeks team and “couldn’t the airplay-, be happier” streaming- with and the sales-based “OctaHate”) Hot Country and Songs rising electropopthe most weeks act itWens, has taken to penetrate the Country Airplay top 10 as “After chart for a then-record 34 frames. It now ranks second only to and a Few” (Mercury Nashville) climbs 12-10 in its 57th week, up 4% to 21.4 mil - Floridanew partnership. Georgia Line Citing’s “Meant Isaak’s to Be” passion (50 weeks for atop theamong latter others. Consideringlist in 2017-18). lion inDecilveo’s radio reach. own the“Downtown’s history of Sun Dead,” Records, which isMestel also on con the- new set, reachedpath and Nos. success 14 and in 15 the industryThe song — surpassesshe co- two tracks that took 50 weeks each to enter the top 10: ontinued, Hot Country “Chris Songs is a true and iconicCountry talent, Airplay, and respectively, wrote in June and 2018. co-produced “Kin- EastonAndra CorbinDay’s ’ssmash “A Girl Like You,” which reached No. 10 in January 2018 be- folks”I was leddrawn Country to his Airplay almost on encyclopedicFeb. 29, becoming Hunt’shit seventh “Rise Up,” No. 1.and It hit has creditsfore peaking with Anne- at No. 6 that February, and Aaron Watson’s “Outta Style,” which No.knowledge 3 on Hot Country of the Sun Songs. catalog and its rich Marie, Marina and manyachieved more — its she, No. in 10 high in December 2017. Latest single “Hard to Forget” jumps 17-9 on Hot Country Songs. It’s his “After” is Denning’s second Country Airplay entry. “David Ashley Parker history.” many ways, makes for an ideal figurehead to eighth top 10, having corralled 8.2 million U.S. streams (up 96%) and 5,000 in From Powder Springs” traveled to No. 32 in September 2018. ETHAN MICHAEL YOUNG: VIA MARTIN/NHLI GETTY HUNT: IMAGES. IMAGES MILLER/GETTY 2021 R&B/ POWER ISSUE R&B/Hip-Hop dominates every other genre claiming a quarter of all music consumption.

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UK-based media group Latino Life, which The launch of UMPG Israel comes a Atlantic Records runs LatinoLife Magazine, multiple events year after parent company Universal Music and social media channels. As part of this Group opened an office in Tel Aviv, which UK & ADA Partner new venture, Seijas is overseeing Candela was part of a broader expansion effort by Records’ operations, while Pinto is head of UMG into the Middle East and North Africa With Latin-Based A&R and Amaranta Wright, LatinoLife (MENA). The MENA region grew by 38% in magazine founder and editor, is head of recorded music revenues last year to $63.4 Label Candela communications. million, according to the IFPI’s Global Music “We’re delighted to be working with the Report. Records teams at Atlantic Records and ADA,” Pinto Universal is also the only major label cur- commented. “This partnership will help us rently operating a standalone office in Israel BY GRISELDA FLORES grow the UK Latin culture not only among for recorded music. In a statement, the the British public but the world – it’s per- company says UMPG Israel “builds upon arner Music UK has un- fect.” Universal Music’s growing presence and veiled details of a partner- business success in the territory.” ship between Atlantic Records UK, Alternative Universal Music DistributionW Alliance (ADA) – Warner Mu- The Deals: SEB sic Group’s label services division – and UK Publishing Group Latin-based Candela Records. Signs With Candela Records, co-founded by Luciano Opens Office In Santana Pinto and Jose Luis Seijas, will Mom+Pop, focus on “developing the Latino sounds of Israel , which fuse the city’s unique urban WorldStarHipHop beats with the sound of the Latin Caribbean BY KRISTIN ROBINSON and beyond, and on bringing this unique hy- Launches Indie brid to the global stage,” according to a press niversal Music Publishing Group release. Under the terms of the partnership, (UMPG) is opening an office in Distribution Atlantic Records UK and ADA will help Israel, establishing UMPG as guide Candela Records in signing and de- the only major label publishing Service veloping new artists, as well as distributing Ucompany currently operating in the Middle their current roster, which includes Angelo Eastern country. BY HANNAH DAILEY Flow and Esko, globally. The office, in Tel Aviv, opens today (July “The Latin music scene in the UK is 8). ndependent label Mom+Pop Mu- growing incredibly quickly, and we’re To helm the newly minted UMPG Israel sic has signed rising pop artist SEB to excited to make history by becoming the operation, the company has tapped 20-year a worldwide deal, with plans to first UK frontline label to partner with a UK music business veteran Itamar Shafrir as release his debut EP titled IT’S OKAY, based Latino label,” Austin Daboh, execu- the General Manager of Publishing and Pro- IWE’RE DREAMING July 30. tive vp, Atlantic Records, said in a statement. duction Music. Prior to his new role, Shafrir Adding SEB, who’s accumulated nearly “Everyone at Atlantic and ADA is looking held jobs in the music industry in , 6 million monthly listeners, is forward to shining a spotlight on this in- Tel Aviv, and London, and he worked for 12 Mom+Pop’s latest achievement on the credibly vibrant music scene and to finding years in film and television at UMG sister artist front this year— pop singer-songwrit- the Latino superstars of the .” company Havas London. er Ashe’s “Moral of the Story” became a “The team at Candela Records have their The Tel Aviv office will provide “unique TikTok phenomenon and Porter Robin- fingers on the pulse of Latin culture in the opportunities throughout the region” to son snagged his first-ever charting single UK, and we think it’s incredibly important UMPG’s existing global roster and “add to with “Look at the Sky.” that we help serve what we believe is an our ever-growing catalog by discovering and “We’re excited to partner with such a under-served community in the UK. Togeth- developing local talent,” Shafrir says in a talented writer and producer, and excited to er we will find incredible new talent that press release. help build a long career,” Mom+ will shine on the global stage,” added Tren- Shafrir will report both to Simon Baker, co-owner Thaddeus Rudd said. ton Harrison-Lewis, senior vp, ADA and General Manager of UMPG Europe, and The upcoming EP will follow the Chica- WMUK artist and label development. to Michael Sammis, President of Universal go-raised artist’s latest release, a track titled Candela Records is an extension of Production Music worldwide. “seaside_demo.” Moving away from exclu- WE’RE BACK, LIVE IN MIAMI

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sively releasing singles, IT’S OKAY, WE’RE 2020 pandemic working on the new music. ing artists like A92, Andre Fazaz and Offica. DREAMING will find SEB “exploring the “As a band, we’ve been very eager to release Under the new partnership, Atlantic will themes of freedom and endless possibility the new music we’ve been working on this support Trust It by investing in signing, de- that follows high school graduation, as the past year and to get back on the road,” they veloping and providing marketing support world opens up to youthful ambition,” the said in a statement. “We couldn’t be happier for artists. press release reads. to have Red Light behind us in support of a Another focus of the partnership is on “I’m so excited to be teaming up with a new direction and an exciting new chapter.” growing the local Black music market. Trust label who sees as far into the future as I do!” The yet-to-be-released music follows It’s CEO and director Solomon Adesi- SEB said in a statement. “Mom+Pop truly King Calaway’s 2019 album Rivers. yan will work closely with Atlantic to de- embodies everything I value, so I knew I “I’m incredibly excited to welcome KC to velop strategies for doing so, with Adesiyan was making the right choice.” the Red Light family,” said Gaines Sturdi- acting as an A&R and culture consultant. Music media platform World- vant, who will manage the band. “I can’t “We’re really happy to be partnering with StarHipHop announced that they have wait for everyone to experience the new the team at Atlantic as with their backing, launched Worldstar Distro, a complete iteration and sonic evolution they have tire- we’ll have the resources to further find and music distribution service for independent lessly perfected over the last several months. develop the best talent in Ireland,” Adesiyan artists. The new service is powered by Cre- It’s a freshness of the highest caliber which said. “In addition, it’ll be great to tap into ate Music Group and helps indie artists by captured my attention immediately.” Atlantic’s global network and showcase our distributing their music to all of the major Records announced its part- artists on an international level.” DSPs for the low price of $1.99 per month, nership deal with Ebony “WondaGurl” Executive vp of Atlantic Records UK Aus- according to a press release. Oshunrinde and her label imprint, Won- tin Daboh said that Adesiyan, who founded Artists who release via WorldStar Distro derchild. The producer, songwriter and Trust It in 2016, is the “linchpin that’s have the potential to receive exposure on music executive will work alongside helping drive the Irish Black music scene the company’s sprawling social media chan- Red Bull Records executives Greg Ham- forward to new heights.” nels, including WorldStarHipHop.com, You- mer and Kenny “Tick” Salcido in what a “It feels like Black music has found its Tube and , each with millions of press release called “the first deal of its kind voice in Ireland, and Solomon and the Trust followers. Recent successes from WorldStar for Red Bull Records.” It Entertainment team are right at the heart Distro includes rapper Lil Donald, “We couldn’t be more excited to an- of it, setting the cultural agenda and inspir- whose single “Do Better” was certified Gold nounce this partnership with Wonda- ing the next generation of talent,” Daboh by the RIAA. Gurl,” Hammer said. “As one of the most said. “We’re looking forward to working Over the years, WorldStarHipHop has groundbreaking producers in her field, we with them to help develop and champion also been involved in growing audiences for look forward to investing in WondaGurl’s the extraordinary artists that are flourish- artists like , , creative vision and championing her future ing in the region and introducing them to a and . signings.” global audience.” “We see thousands of promising new un- Hammer, Salcido and WondaGurl will Triple 8 Management is working to ex- signed artists come through our platforms collaborate on signing new talent to the pand their services into the producer space every year,” said WorldStar executive Will label, with rapper JUGGER being with eight new producers on their growing Hoopes. “Being able to offer them addition- the first to sign. His upcoming project was client roster. “It all started with Alena Mo- al support via WorldStar Distro is something executive produced by WondaGurl, who ran,” said Triple 8 owner George Couri of that we’ve wanted to do for a very long became the first Black woman to receive the decision to start representing producers. time. Our partnership with Create Music the Jack Richardson Producer of the Year “I heard from her and multiple GRAMMY- Group, a company that is unparalleled in its Award at the 2021 Juno Awards. winning producer and mixer Reid Shippen work launching viral artists, ensures that “It has been a pleasure working with about wanting to all work together, even WorldStar Distro artists will be backed by the Red Bull Records team this past year though we didn’t manage producers at the the latest distribution technology available in developing my first artist, JUGGER,” time. It has gone exceedingly well to serve anywhere.” WondaGurl said. “Kenny, G, Greg, and the him, and so, with Alena and others on the Country band King Calaway has signed rest of the team have given me and team now, we look forward to continuing to with Red Light Management and plans to space to create. As an artist and producer, grow this area of our business.” release new music this summer with Stoney that means everything. I look forward to All eight of the newly-announced pro- Creek Records. the release of our first project together and ducers bring a diverse list of credits to the The five-piece act — comprised of original everything to come with this relationship.” Nashville-based management company. Ca- members Caleb Miller, Chris Deaton, Simon Atlantic Records UK has embarked on a son Cooley has worked with NEEDTO- Dumas, Chad Michael Jervis and Austin joint-venture with Trust It Entertaiment, BREATHE, American Authors, Drew Luthe — spent their downtime during the an Irish entertainment company represent- Holcomb & the Neighbors and Ingrid Page 10 of 25

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Michaelson; Luke Dick has a Grammy Trucks,” which comes out July 9. Prior to their signing at Atlantic, the nomination and projects with Miranda “The UTA team blew me away with their pair have racked up more than 19 million Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore passion, excitement, and plan for me and Spotify streams, toured with Yungblud and and Jackson Dean to his name; and Shani my music,” Springsteen said in a statement. opened for both Lewis Capaldi and Imagine Gandhi has earned multiple Grammy “They understood me and my vision from Dragons. Their independent full-length de- nominations for her work with artists like day one, and UTA definitely felt like home. but, DDMN, was released last year. “We are Sierra Hull, The Mountain Goats and Sarah They’re brilliant at what they do, and I’m so two brothers from a small town in Scotland Jarosz. grateful they’re now a part of the fam.” and to sign with the biggest record company Also new on Triple 8’s roster are Martin Tribl Records announced their new in the world is actually f***ing nuts,” Saint Johnson, who’s worked with Elle King, partnership with The Orchard, a global PHNX said. “We love Pete and the whole Chase Rice, Lady A, Pentatonix, Betty Who, distribution company. According to a press Atlantic/ATCO team. I hope the next time Nick Carter and Seth Ennis; Brandon Pad- release, “The agreement marks the larg- we’re in Billboard it’s on the charts.” dock, whose resume includes Elle King feat. est collaboration for any minority-owned, Atlantic’s A&R president Pete Gan- Miranda Lambert, Chase Rice, Lady A, The inspirational label.” barg said he’s excited to welcome the Night Game and Betty Who; and Jon Ran- “Tribl’s commitment to uplifting artists brothers, who first met a few years ago in dall, a GRAMMY, ACM and CMA Award- and fostering meaningful partnerships, London, to the “ATCO and Atlantic family.” winning producer whose production credits along with The Orchard’s mission to em- “When Marc and Alistair played me ‘Happy include Dierks Bentley, Parker McCollum power artists, makes this collaboration even Place,’ it felt like a record totally made for and Dwight Yoakam. more dynamic and significant,” said Alan this time,” he said. “At once incredibly per- Rounding out the list are Danen Reed Becker, senior vp of product development sonal, and also universal. I’m very excited to Rector —who’s completed projects for at The Orchard. welcome the guys to ATCO and the Atlantic Charlotte Sands, Kyd The Band, Betty Who The religion-oriented record label has family.” and Quinn Lewis — and F. Reid Shippen, already begun working with The Orchard, Triple 8 Management has announced a multi-Grammy Award-winning engineer having released City Music’s Ju- partnership with Crush Music to sign Mor- who’s worked with Kenny Chesney, Dierks neteenth edition of their album Jubilee last gan Evans. Evans’ signing, which is the first Bentley and Ingrid Michaelson. Friday (June 18) together. Co-Executive co-management endeavor for Crush, means Rising country artist Alana Springs- produced by senior vp of Provident Enter- Evans will join a roster of clients including teen has signed with talent and entertain- tainment, Phil Thornton, the tracks include , Green Day, Fall Out Boy, , Weezer ment company UTA for worldwide repre- features from Ciara, Koryn Hawthorn, Jona- and Panic! At The . sentation across all areas. than McReynolds, Montel Fish and more. Evans, who’s signed to Warner Music Springsteen’s signing means she will join As co-executive producer, Thornton will Nashville, is set to join Brett Eldredge on the a roster that includes Toby Keith, Jamey collaborate with Tribl to expand their foot- Good Day 2021 Tour this fall. The Australian Johnson, Jimmie Allen, Matt Stell, Blanco print across film, television and the content musician released his latest single “Love Is Brown and new signing . Her development space. Real” in June and has over 1.5 million Spo- new agents at UTA — Jeffrey Hasson and “I’m excited to collaborate with the Tribl tify monthly listeners, with his song “Kiss David Zedeck — say they can’t wait to share team to expand their footprint in media, Somebody” boasting more than 120 million the “super star in the making’s” talent with podcasts, and additional content develop- streams. the world. ment,” Thornton said. “It’s refreshing to “It’s hard to not marvel at what Crush has “We’re beyond excited to represent such work with such an innovative team that built – numerous global arena and stadium an amazing artist, songwriter, and per- continues to raise the bar in Christian and artists,” said Triple 8 owner George Couri. former as Alana Springsteen,” they said in a Gospel.” “I always felt our individual experiences joint statement. “From our first meeting, we “The industry talent we have curated at and strengths could be used to strong effect were impressed by her drive, purpose, and an executive level to build Tribl is incred- if combined. I am honored to be their first raw talent. Alana’s unique ability to capture ible,” Tribl co-owner Norman Gyamfi said. ever co-management partnership and look emotions in the songs that she writes, and “We were each ‘disrupting’ the industry in forward to growing Morgan’s promising her commanding presence onstage, is a very our respective fields and joined together to career together.” rare gift.” not just evolve a genre but to redefine an 7digital, an end-to-end digital mu- The 20-year-old singer has been working entire industry.” sic solutions company, announced that since she was a young teenager, signing her Atlantic Records announced the signing global fitness brands Barry’s and Barce- first publishing deal at age 14. She has quite of Glasgow-based duo Saint PHNX. The lona’s Volava are new clients. According to a few singles to her name — including lat- alternative pop group, comprised of brothers a press release, 7digital’s music platform is est release “California” — and has recently Stevie and Alan Jukes, released their inaugu- “being utilised by a -growing number of been promoting her upcoming single “Zero ral Atlantic track “Happy Place” on July 2. fitness companies” including London’s Apex Page 11 of 25

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Rides and Los Angeles-based FORME. tions include that he not commit a federal, As a client of 7digital’s, Barry’s will use state or local crime while on release; he Neumos in the company’s playlist tool and catalog of appear at all court proceedings as ordered; cleared music and will leverage 7digital’s he must advise the court in writing of all , in a built-in integration with MRI for publisher changes of addresses within 24-hours of clearances. Volava will also access 7digital’s doing so; and he have no contact with the Pandemic: catalog of music from major labels via the alleged victim. playlisting tool for their bike-based online Warner, 52, had earlier agreed to turn Neumos and fitness offering in Spain and, soon, other himself in to face accusations that he as- locations such as Germany. saulted a videographer at the show; he was Barboza Host First “Even as the world begins to re-open, charged with two Class A misdemeanor 7digital is continuing to see huge demand accounts of simple assault and could face Shows in 476 Days for in-home fitness experiences, for which a possible jail sentence and a fine of up to having the perfect licensed music to power $2,000. The police previously said that the BY TAYLOR MIMS fitness goals has never been more vital,” alleged assaults were tied to claims by a said Paul Langworthy, 7digital CEO. “We videographer subcontracted by a N.H.-based s co-owner of Seattle’s popular are pleased to partner with Barry’s and company to film the ; the videog- independent venue Neumos in Volava as they scale across territories and rapher was in the photo pit in front of the Capitol Hill, Steven Severin has add new online experiences that meet stage when the alleged assaults occurred. been a staple in the Seattle music emerging customer demand and expecta- The N.H. PD confirmed that the alleged as- industryA for more than 20 years. Roughly tions to complement training in their physi- saults were “not sexual in nature.” 10 years ago, he helped create the Seattle cal locations.” The singer is also currently facing law- Nightlife and Music Association to bring suits from four women who claim that he together the area’s live event insiders, and sexually, physically and emotionally assault- for the past 16 years has helped run Neumos ed them; Warner has denied the allegations. with its sister club Barboza and the accom- In a Feb. 1 Instagram post, he wrote, “My panying Runaway bar. Released on Bail intimate relationships have always been en- As part of Billboard’s efforts to best cover tirely consensual with like-minded partners. the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts After Turning Regardless of how - and why - others are on the music industry, we have been speak- now choosing to misrepresent the past, that ing with Severin regularly to chronicle his Himself in on N.H. is the truth.” He called the allegations “hor- experience throughout the crisis. (Read rible distortions of reality.” the last installment here and see the full Assault Charges According to the Gilford Police Depart- series here.) ment’s statement, the next court date in the What has changed for you since we last BY GIL KAUFMAN New Hampshire case has been set — but was spoke? not revealed — at which Warner is slated to Neumos and Barboza opened on July mbattled shock rocker Marilyn appear at the 4th Circuit Court in Laconia, 1. It was all locals and people who work Manson turned himself in to the N.H. for us. We had Charm the Nomad down- Los Angeles Police Department Billboard has reached out to Warner for stairs [at Barboza] which was a massive July 2 on an outstanding arrest comment. underplay for her. It sold out in, I don’t Ewarrant on assault charges stemming from The musician’s attorney earlier called know, a week. She is killer. Upstairs we an alleged 2019 incident in New Hampshire. the claims in the New Hampshire case did this band Spirit Award, which is our He has since been released on personal “ludicrous,” even as he said the singer’s assistant GM who is in like 17 bands. Folks recognizance bail. team was “committed to cooperating with from Real Estate, Deep Sea Diver and the According to a statement from the authorities.” Shins came and played. It sounded like it Gilford, New Hampshire Police Depart- was pretty amazing. ment, Manson (born Brian Hugh Warner) You weren’t there? surrendered last Friday in relation to the I couldn’t be there. I can’t stand right arrest warrant issued in October 2019, after now and there is nowhere to sit. But seeing an alleged incident at his Bank of New the big line outside and hearing people talk Hampshire Pavilion show in Gilford on Aug. about that – that’s what we do. That’s what 19, 2019. we’ve done for half of my life. Literally half The statement noted that his bail condi- my life I have thrown shows and then I Page 12 of 25

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haven’t been able to for the last 476 days. We every single one. But then there are people when the pandemic hit, his plans got [put were closed for 476 days. Nothing can ruffle I helped apply and they applied way later on hold]. But we did a live stream with Dice my feathers anymore if we can make it than I did. I’m just baffled. [Laughs] Just tell that was really successful. We pre-taped two through this. me it’s coming. Just let me know so I can let shows at Gold Diggers in Los Angeles. And Are there still capacity limits for your that stress go. it really was the height of the pandemic, so venues? we had to be really careful. We had to have No. people mask up. But it was fantastic. Do people have to wear masks? One Year In: Artist For me personally, it’s been an interest- Nope. You have to have proof that ing year and almost a half. A very long-time you’re vaccinated or you have to wear a Manager Keith good friend of mine, Anthony Makes, mask. You just have to have a picture of your who formerly was president of Live Nation card. Our vaccination rate in King County Hagan Has a New New York, and I were talking a lot once the and Seattle is super high, but people come pandemic hit. He decided to make a move from outside of Seattle and it makes people Job at Brooklyn and leave Live Nation and start his own feel more comfortable. It makes us feel more company and asked me if I was interested comfortable. But yeah, it is back to 100%. It Made in being a part of it which, knowing him the is going to be weird seeing people be shoul- way I do, it was a complete no-brainer. I im- der to shoulder again after so long. BY CHRIS EGGERTSEN mediately said yes. Several of the artists that Any news from the SBA about your I’ve been looking after at SKH, they’re going Shuttered Venue Operators Grant ap- s the coronavirus pandemic to be coming over with me here under the plication? enters its final phase in the U.S., Brooklyn Made Presents umbrella. [Laughs] I had a friend yesterday tell me Billboard is catching up with I’ve been here since the beginning. My how tired I looked. I am so tired and so frus- individuals we interviewed at title is chief strategic officer. We initially trated. I know that [the SBA] is trying, but it theA beginning of the crisis to see how they’ve announced the company last July. And I is hard to just accept that it’s so screwed up. weathered the past year. handled all the announcements for the The fact that tier 2 and tier 3 people are get- This installment is told by Keith Hagan, the company and sort of getting everything off ting paid before tier 1 is just not okay. (Ed. former SKH Music co-owner who was hired the ground, as far as the publicity aspects of Note: Tier 1 applicants lost 90% or more of as chief strategic officer at Anthony Makes’ the company. When we started, it was me their revenue in 2020, while tier 2 and 3 lost concert promotion company Brooklyn Made and Anthony. Then we started to add pieces 70% and 25%, respectively.) Now they say Presents, which officially launched last July. from there. they are going to focus and only look at tier As the U.S. looks ahead to the resumption of We’re seven [employees] but growing. 1 applications, but it’s like, “How were you large-scale touring, Hagan is now focused on There’s a number of roles we’re looking not already doing that?” That was part of the opening the 500-person Brooklyn Made club to fill. The big thing for us is the Brooklyn plan. We lost 90% of our income for a year. and performance venue in Bushwick, which Made Club, opening September 30. We’re How do you go and fund somebody who has opens Sept. 30 with two nights featuring Jeff starting the club with two nights of Jeff only lost 50% or even 75%? Everybody needs Tweedy of Wilco. Tweedy, and then two nights of , help, but there are some people who need When the pandemic hit, I wound up and then we have two nights of Trombone more help. There are people who are going shuffling around a lot of tours and pushing Shorty. We’re going to be staffing up quite a to close. I hear about it everyday. Then peo- dates back, some of which I think are finally bit here the next couple months. ple are getting declined and it sounds like gonna play later this year, and then other It’s really, really busy. I think artists are a mistake. The SBA is very apologetic and tours eventually we just canceled entirely, dying to get back out on the road and play. they sound like they are really trying, but it’s because it was like, “Alright well, it doesn’t One of the things we’re doing specifically not rocket science. make sense to do this tour the way we had with Brooklyn Made Club, and I think why Do you personally know venues that it back then, so let’s just rejig things and do we’re having so much early success here, have received their funds? it .” So the first six months is we’re making really good financial offers Lots. I think it’s up to 20% of venues have of the pandemic was canceling or pushing to these bands to tour. When we put up our been either told that they have money com- everything back. initial slate of Brooklyn Made shows — you ing or have gotten money. (Ed. Note: Accord- The first live stream that I did was know, here’s a club that is brand new and ing to the SBA site, just over 4,220 applicants with Greg Dulli. Greg had put a solo album nobody’s been into yet and nobody’s seen, have been granted awards, which comes out out on BMG called Random Desire, and we’re not even done designing the club right to roughly 28% of the 14,884 applications sub- it literally came out a month prior to the now — people jumped on these tickets. Our mitted.) Lots of people I know have gotten pandemic starting. He was going to be tour- sales have been very robust. it who have really needed it. We celebrate ing all last year on that record, and then What I’m seeing across the board is, ev- Page 13 of 25

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erybody wants to get out and work. People to figure out how we can activate our ter- are dying to get out and tour. So I think from Event Designer race [more] often. We’re trying to figure out now until moving forward, god willing, if how that works and save money. That’s been there’s not another hiccup, it’s gonna be Bobby Garza an exercise. really busy. This may not be quite as relevant in I’m in a unique position with this, where In Austin, In a Texas, where it’s warm most of the time, the pandemic forced everybody to sort but will venues fear doing indoor events of shut down and reassess. And for me, Pandemic: ‘We’re in the fall? the good timing and the good fortune of I think people are 100% less worried Anthony deciding to launch this endeavor Getting Faster about it. You’re seeing that in the number of at the time was wonderful, and it gave me bookings and show announcements that are something immensely positive and exciting and Better’ coming out, and especially people advertis- to focus on during what really was a very ing full capacity and relaxed restrictions. dark and scary time. A lot of these other BY STEVE KNOPPER I don’t see that going backwards, unless concert promotion companies, they got hit there’s another big public-health scare. back on their heels and were losing money hen the concert busi- Are parents of under-12, unvaccinated hand over fist, and Anthony was in a unique ness shut down in March kids more hesitant to go to these kinds of position of, “Okay, well, that’s not the case 2020, Bobby Gar- events? for me because I haven’t started anything za abruptly shifted from A little bit. For us, especially with Mauro’s yet, so I can take this extra time to build it puttingW on live events to tearing them down friends and his parents, we’ve found an up.” I was very grateful to know that I had — his company, Austin-based Forefront interesting balance with being outdoors. something really positive and forward- Networks, had to cancel the California food- I’m not going to take my unvaccinated child thinking to focus on every day. and-music festival Yountville Live later that to some gigantic festival or something, but It sounds a little cliche, but I do believe month. In early April, his life changed even we’re finding ways to do stuff at home. If we it to be true: We’re trying to put the word more dramatically: Forefront furloughed 30 can be on the beach, and be separated rea- “promotion” back into concert promotion. percent of its staff, including him. sonably from most folks, we have an ability I think what’s happened along the way for As part of Billboard’s efforts to best cover to have it sort of be like the Before Times. these big conglomerates is that it’s turn and the coronavirus pandemic and its impacts What else are you working on? burn. And I think what we’re trying to do on the music industry, we will be speaking At the Long Center, we’re actually think- moving forward is really put a lot of love with Garza, a 44-year-old former Forefront ing about what a normal fiscal year looks and a lot of care into every artist that comes creative team leader who used to be general like. [Laughs.] It sounds super-boring, but through one of our venues and to make manager of festival producer Transmission the opportunity to get back to a level of sure that we sell the most tickets humanly Events, every other week to chronicle his planning that doesn’t change week to week possible for them and we leave no stone experience throughout the crisis. As of early is something I’m looking forward to. We unturned to do that. January, he is now vice president of pro- have to finish booking the fall and have con- I can’t wait to see where we are 12 months grams and community outreach at the Long versations about the spring, too. If we can do from now. We’re certainly going to be grow- Center, a performing-arts facility in Austin, that and concurrently plan what’s happen- ing the amount of venues we’re looking which, among other things is working on ing next summer, that’s an important thing. at, and the other things we’re doing on a dispersing emergency SAVES grants worth How much are you hearing that venues grander scale just in the music business as tens of thousands of dollars to struggling in Austin are starting to receive their a whole. So I’m very fortunate, and I have local concert venues. (Read the latest install- pandemic grant money? Anthony to thank for that. I couldn’t be ment here and see the full series here. I hear there’s progress being made. happier. What’s new at the Long Center? Honestly, I’m worried that as late as the We’re in the middle of the summer con- money is getting to venues, that [the public] cert series. It’s definitely an exercise for our will say, “Why do they need money at all?” team. We had to pivot to this outdoor model, Forgetting the fact that [venues] have been and that’s not where our folks were neces- taking it on the chin for 16 to 18 months. sarily comfortable operating. But we’re get- People burned through their savings, ting faster and better at it. Outdoor shows burned through their cash, had to renegoti- have been an awesome, here-to-stay kind of ate leases. I’m hopeful people remember all thing. More people are starting to embrace that stuff. making investments and infrastructure and It seems like there’s a disconnect be- staff — like a performing-arts center trying tween music fans excited about Page 14 of 25

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coming back and venues that will still be brilliant musical and visual universe.” struggling when that happens. Atlantic will represent MAY-A for the Members of Isn’t that always the case, though? I have world outside and New Zealand. every confidence that our industry is going “As a performer and songwriter,” con- Backstreet Boys, to figure it out, because we’ve always had to. tinues Greenwald in a statement, “her art What did you do on Fourth of July? reflects wisdom and talent well beyond her *NSYNC & Boyz II My sister, my mom, my kids and I snuck years. We’re so thrilled to be on this journey away to the beach. Instead of doing any of with her and excited to welcome her to the Men Team Up For the crazy whole-bunch-of-people things, we Atlantic family.” did deep-sea fishing, then got completely To coincide with her new arrangement, Las Vegas ‘After exhausted and promptly fell asleep, so we MAY-A shares a new cut of “Swing Of missed all of the festivities. We caught our Things,” featuring a fresh collaboration with Party’ limit on red snapper. We also caught some Powfu. kingfish. And we caught these things that in “It honestly feels like a dream to be BY GIL KAUFMAN Texas they call them ling, but they’re called working with Atlantic Records,” MAY-A cobia other places. And we caught one says about her major-label signing. “I am embers of the Backstreet wahoo at the very end of our trip, which is so appreciative of the team I now have over Boys, *NSYNC and Boyz II apparently a very special treat that we didn’t there and I’m excited to delve further into Men are teaming up for a Las know was possible. creative ventures with them in the future.” Vegas event they’re calling Your kids must have loved it. Based in Sydney, MAY-A cut her teeth M“The After Party” at the Venetian Resort on The prospect of fishing is a lot of hurry up busking, a training ground that has shaped a Aug. 19-22. The event includes Backstreet’s and wait — which is not unlike working an wave of Aussie artists including Tones And I AJ McLean and Nick Carter, *NSYNC’s event! They retired into the dressing room and Tash Sultana. Joey Fatone and Boyz’s Wanya Morris, who and laid down and were like, “Tell us when MAY-A launched her recording career will rock the Sands Showroom with their we’re at the next stop so we can go be there over the past two years, and wasted no time groups’ greatest hits — and some special, for all the glory.” I said, “Cool, I’m just going in racking up tens of millions of streams for as-yet-unannounced guests — during the to stay here.” It was the best day I could her single releases, which have included limited-run event. hope for, for sure. “Time I Love To Waste,” “Apricots” and “We’ve had so much fun putting this show “Green,” and she’s snagged more than together and finally sharing a stage, I can’t 250,000 YouTube subscribers. wait to share it with the fans,” McLean said MAY-A Signs With Her songs, at times cool, touching, heart- in a press release about the gigs that will breaking, and always clever, earned MAY-A have the singers performing with a live band Atlantic Records: “Feature Artist” plaudits on Un- and showing off their signature fancy foot- earthed last year, and “Swing of Things” work. “I promise an incredible night of wild Exclusive was highlighted in Spotify’s “Fresh Finds” surprises, this is an absolute must see!” playlist in May. Tickets for the show go on sale on July BY LARS BRANDLE Vinyl and digital pre-order details 10 at 1 p.m. ET at Ticketmaster, the Vene- on Don’t Kiss Ur Friends are coming soon. tian and at the Venetian Resort box office. AY-A, the rising pop talent Stream “Swing Of Things” featuring “Being on stage has always been a part of from Australia, has signed with Powfu below. all of us so having the opportunity to create Atlantic Records, Billboard can a show with the best songs of all our groups exclusively reveal. has been a lot of fun,” Fatone said. “Working MThe first release through the new deal is together has brought up so many memories MAY-A’s debut EP Don’t Kiss Ur Friends, due and I’m excited to see how the fans react to out Aug. 6. seeing us all on stage together. Plus, we have Aged just 19, she’s turned the heads of some surprises in store!” critics and tastemakers around the globe The show’s announcement came just a few with her effortless, and honest, observations weeks after McLean and Carter teamed with of everyday life and love. Fatone and his former *NSYNC bandmate Those skills also grabbed the attention of Lance Bass for the live debut of the super- Atlantic chairman & COO Julie Greenwald, group Back-Sync at The Grove in Los Angeles. who describes the youngster as a “one-of- Check out the “After Party” announce- a-kind artist” who has created her “own ment below. Page 15 of 25

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aired June 9, featured the most ever first- CBS Reveals Date time and blended-genre collaborations in the show’s history. Teams Up With of 2022 CMT The show, hosted by Kelsea Balleri- ni and Kane Brown, saw more than a 10% Sprite For Limited- Music Awards increase in total viewers and was the No. 1 most social program across all of televi- Edition Tropical BY PAUL GREIN sion for the night, according to ViacomCBS figures. Across the six ViacomCBS network Flavor: Exclusive BS’ inaugural broadcast of the simulcast, P18-34 ratings saw a 32% increase CMT Music Awards will air live over last year’s show. BY JESSICA ROIZ from Nashville on Sunday, April Largely through process of elimination, 3, 2022. In moving from CMT to with ABC already airing the CMA Awards, f there’s anyone who’s summer-ready, CCBS, the show will expand from 2-1/2 to some have speculated that the ACM Awards it’s Daddy Yankee, who recently three hours, airing from 8 to 11 p.m. (live may return to NBC, which was its home joined forces with Sprite for a limited- ET/delayed PT). from 1979 to 1997. edition flavor, Billboard can exclusive- Billboard announced the show’s move to The ACM Awards are produced by dick Ily reveal Thursday (July 8). CBS on June 28. The network announced clark productions, which is owned by MRC. Coined “Daddy Mix by Daddy Yankee,” the airdate on Thursday (July 8). MRC and Penske Media are co-parent com- the new tropical soda was made 100% in The CMT Music Awards’ move to April 3 panies of Billboard. Puerto Rico and inspired by the island’s vibe puts it just three weeks ahead of the ACM and Yankee’s music. Awards, which previously announced an This marks the first time Sprite has April 24, 2022, airdate – as well as its return Bo Burnham’s partnered with an artist in Puerto Rico, and to Las Vegas after two years in smaller only the second time the brand created a venues in Nashville during the pandemic. ‘Inside’ Goes new flavor, following “Sprite LeBron’s Mix,” The ACM Awards, which aired on CBS formulated in collaboration with NBA star every year from 1998 to 2021, have not yet International With LeBron James. announced their new network home. Calling him the “perfect partner” for this The ACM Awards have aired in April Global Chart Hit exclusive flavor, Michelle Serrano, product every year since 2009 (except 2020, when life manager at Sprite Puerto Rico, said in the pandemic pushed them to Sept. 16). ‘All Eyes on Me’ a statement: “The ‘Big Boss’ brings you his The CMT Music Awards have aired in June tropical mix Daddy Mix by Daddy Yankee every year since 2009 (again except 2020, BY ERIC FRANKENBERG with the same intensity of our original when the pandemic pushed them to Oct. 21). lemon-lime formula that quenches your Next spring, that relatively modest sepa- ince the Billboard Global thirst with a perfect tropical twist for this ration between the two shows will shrink. 200 and Billboard Global Excl. summer.” That may not work to the advantage of U.S. rankings began in September In true DY fashion, the can and boxing either show, the country audience, or the 2020, Billboard has a reported on are inspired by the superstar’s artists involved. San increasingly long list of international career, including elements such as his ini- CMT will kick off the company’s first ever artists, territories and languages that have tials, signature, and emoji from his 2021 hit Country Music Week by hosting weeklong achieved chart success. “Problema.” special programming and events capped by On the July 10-dated Global 200, an Sprite’s Daddy Mix, available in either a exclusive director’s cut airings of the CMT English-language song by an American artist 12oz can or 1.75-liter bottle, will be sold in Music Awards later on CMT and various debuts, and yet, it is a first: Bo Burnham’s Puerto Rico for a limited time. ViacomCBS platforms. “All Eyes on Me,” at No. 178, is the first The CMT Music Awards, which bills itself comedy title to hit Billboard’s global charts. as country music’s only entirely fan-voted In the week ending July 1, the song drew 8 award show, have aired live since 2005. Car- million streams and sold 2,500 downloads rie Underwood is the most-awarded artist worldwide, according to MRC Data. in the show’s history with 23 wins, including “Eyes” is from Burnham’s latest spe- a remarkable nine wins in the top category, cial Inside, which premiered May 30 on video of the year. , followed by its accompanying The 2021 CMT Music Awards, which album, Inside (The Songs), June 10. After Page 16 of 25

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the project’s initial release, three songs got Her procures new career bests for special treatment, each receiving an official Doja Cat’s ‘Planet on each ranking. . First was “Welcome to the The album’s arrival sparks several debuts Internet” on June 4, followed by “White Her’ Lands at on corresponding R&B and hip-hop song Woman’s Instagram” a week later and then charts. Of the songs not released in advance “Eyes” on June 16. No. 1 on Top R&B of the album, “,” a collaboration Since then, “Eyes” has grown, rising 72% with , proves the biggest. The in streams and 39% in sales in the latest Albums Chart team-up opens at No. 2 on the R&B/Hip- tracking week. The song’s streams split 81% Hop chart thanks to 21.4 from audio services and 19% video services BY TREVOR ANDERSON million U.S. streams in the week ending July this week, which may be surprising consid- 1 and kicks off at No. 10 on R&B/Hip-Hop ering its original state was as part of a visual oja Cat captures her first chart Digital Song Sales through 7,000 down- comedy special on Netflix. Still, that slant champ on Billboard’s Top R&B loads in the same period. A strong sales toward audio streaming is in line with most Albums chart as her latest and streaming start powers “You Right” to titles from Inside (Songs), a strong showing release, , opens in the a No. 3 debut on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop for Burnham’s songwriting to stand on its Dtop slot of the list dated July 10. The set, re- Songs chart, which measures sales, stream- own. leased on June 25 through Kemosabe/RCA ing and radio airplay in its calculations for The album’s first focus track, “Internet,” Records, begins with 109,000 equivalent their respective genres. remains the set’s most-streamed track album units earned in the week ending July The entrance is The Weeknd 18th song to worldwide in the week ending July 1, at 8.7 1, according to MRC Data. break into the top tier, one-third of which million, but falls behind “Eyes” in sales, with Planet Her marks Doja Cat’s third visit have reached No. 1. 800 sold. However, with the latter title’s to the Top R&B Albums list, following the In addition to “You Right,” the Planet robust gains and the former’s steadier activ- singer-rapper’s two immediate predeces- Her track “Ain’t Shit” bows at No. 10 to ity, it wouldn’t be surprising for “Eyes” to sors, Amala and Hot Pink. The former, register Doja Cat’s fourth and fifth top 10s overtake “Internet,” especially with the July released in 2018, reached a No. 20 peak on on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The new pair 2 release of its “song only” edit, removing a the chart in November 2019 as the release follows “Say So” (No. 1 for two weeks in spoken-word section from the middle of the of Hot Pink that month fueled interest in 2020), “Streets” (No. 7 in February) and a song. Doja Cat’s catalog. Hot Pink, meanwhile, featured turn on ’s “Best Friend” The chart action for “Eyes” could also be, peaked at No. 2 on Top R&B Albums in (No. 6 in June). in part, a result of the song’s production. May 2020 amid the height of popularity for Beyond the new top 10 duo, Planet “Internet” is pure satire, a commentary on the album’s single “Say So,” which topped Her also generates Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs the digital age and the technological rab- the that same month. hits “Woman” (No. 37), “Get Into It (Yuh)” bit hole down which we’ve gone, backed The 109,000-unit arrival for Planet [No. 40], and “Been Like This” (No. 48). by music that could soundtrack a circus Her easily rewrites the strongest weekly Activity surrounding Planet Her thrusts performance. “Eyes” is closer to a rap/sung performance for any Doja Cat album. Her Doja Cat 10-3 to a new peak on the Bill- hybrid by or , a medita- prior best came through Hot Pink’s 37,000 board Artist 100, which ranks artist tion on one’s own anxiety and relating to the units in the week ending May 7, 2020. popularity through four music consump- world. With Burnham’s voice pitched down, Of Planet Her’s starting figure, 96,000 units tion metrics – album sales, track sales, radio nearly anonymous, it strays from the rest derive from streaming-album equivalents airplay, streaming – and social media fan of Inside (The Songs)’s intentional parody (representing 132 million on-demand interaction. With the rise, she eclipses her to something more sincere, and a track that streams of the set’s tracks), 9,500 are from previous best showing of No. 8 from May could easily play on the radio or blend in on traditional album sales and the remaining 2020 in her 76 weeks on the chart. a mainstream streaming playlist. 2,500 arrives via track-equivalent units. (One unit equals the following levels of consumption: one album sale, 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad- supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on- demand official audio and video streams for a song on the album.) Elsewhere, Planet Her launches at No. 2 on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Al- bums and all-genre charts. As with its R&B-specific entrance, Planet Page 17 of 25

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proof,” with and At press time spokespeople for Sea World , (No. 37, this April). San Antonio, as well as Ice (born Robert Van Shifting to the Dance/Mix Show Airplay Winkle), 53, and McCartney, 34, had not Diplo Debut chart, VASSY and Bonka bounce into the responded to requests for comment. top 10 with “Chase” (11-9). VASSY’s seventh According to PETA, in nature, orcas on Hot Dance/ top 10 and Bonka’s first, “Chase” is catch- and other dolphins “swim long distances, ing core-dance airplay, including at lead- form complex relationships, and choose Electronic Songs ers Music Choice’s Dance/EDM channel, their own mates. But those at SeaWorld are KMVQ-HD2 San Francisco and KNHC crammed together in small tanks, where Chart (C89.5) Seattle. (The Dance/Mix Show Air- they can’t escape attacks from other frus- play chart measures radio airplay on a select trated, aggressive animals.” BY GORDON MURRAY group of full-time dance stations, along with plays during mix shows on nearly 80 top illon Francis and Shift K3Y 40-formatted reporters.) See Which score the top debut on Bill- board’s Hot Dance/Electronic Video Songs chart (dated July 10) with PETA Protests D“Love Me Better,” featuring Marc E Bassy, Just Entered at No. 15. Of Francis’ 26 career chart hits, Vanilla Ice and starting with “Without You,” featuring To- YouTube’s Billion tally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, in 2013, Jesse McCartney “Love” marks his second-highest debut, just Views Club short of “Get Low,” with DJ Snake (No. 13, Shows at March 2014). BY GRISELDA FLORES Meanwhile, “Love” earns a career-best SeaWorld San Hot Dance/Electronic Songs placement for aluma’s “Borro Cassette” has both Shift K3Y and Bassy. Antonio crossed the one billion views The track earned 817,000 U.S. streams in mark on YouTube, scoring the its first week, ending July 1, according to BY GIL KAUFMAN Colombian superstar his sev- MRC Data. Menth entry in the Billion Views Club. Also new in the top 20 on the Hot Dance/ nimal rights organization PETA The 2015 anthem was part of Maluma’s Electronic Songs chart is Diplo and Damian issued a statement on Thursday chart-topping Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy album, Lazarus’ “Don’t Be Afraid,” featuring Jungle, (July 8) condemning upcoming which peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top at No. 18. It’s Diplo’s 38th charted title, scheduled concerts by Vanilla Latin Albums Chart (dated Nov. 20, 2015). tying him with The Chainsmokers for the IceA (July 10) and Jesse McCartney (July “Borro Cassette” spent 40 weeks on Hot seventh-most dating to the chart’s January 17) at the SeaWorld in San Antonio. Latin Songs peaking at No. 3 on the tally. 2013 inception. ( leads with 57.) According to the release, protesters armed Other Maluma songs that have entered “Afraid” sparks the first Billboard chart with signs that read “Stop, Collaborate, and the billion views club include “Sin Con- appearance for Lazarus and the highest- Listen: Animals Suffer at SeaWorld” and “A trato,” “Corazón,” El Perdedor” and “Felices career position for Jungle. Previously, the Beautiful Soul Doesn’t Support SeaWorld Los 4.” latter act had ranked as high as No. 29, in Dolphin Abuse” plan to protest the shows News of his seventh entry in the billion April with “Keep Moving” (which re-enters by the performers at what PETA calls an views club comes as the “Hawái” singer this week at No. 47). “Afraid” arrives with “abusement” park. has sparked confusion among his fans after 718,000 domestic steams. “Vanilla Ice and Jesse McCartney can feuding on with reality TV person- On the Top Dance/Electronic Albums choose to perform at a marine park, but the ality Scott Disick, who is set to appear in chart, debuts with Olympia, orcas and other dolphins at SeaWorld can’t Maluma’s upcoming new music video. earning 2,000 equivalent album units (No. choose where to go, what to eat, whom to On July 7, the chart-topping artist shared 20). It’s the act’s second appearance, after live with, or anything else that matters to two photos of himself hanging out with Dis- Sirens (No. 8, 2014). Olympia comes loaded them,” said PETA President Ingrid Newkirk ick. “TOMORROW / MAÑANA 6pm ET @ with three Hot Dance/Electronic Songs in the statement. “PETA is encourag- Youtube,” he teased on Instagram. Until hits: “House Arrest,” with (No. ing would-be ticket buyers to skip all of then, fans will have to wait to see how this 21, May 2020); “You’ve Done Enough,” with SeaWorld’s shows, from the sad dolphin Twitter feud ends. Drama (No. 30, this February); and “Fool- displays to the throwback concerts.” Page 18 of 25

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Último Tour del Mundo (Dec. 12, 2020). Eslabon Armado’s Tu Veneno Mortal, Vol. 2 is Eslabon Arma- ’s ‘’ do’s third No. 1 debut in less than 12 months Regional Mexican on Regional Mexican Albums, as the act also Rules opened atop the list with Vibras de Noche on Albums Chart the Aug. 1, 2020-dated chart. Their first No. Airplay Chart 1, Tu Veneno Mortal, debuted at No. 2 before Wins Continue climbing to No. 1 last June. BY TREVOR ANDERSON Second-Largest Week for a Regional With Fourth No. Mexican Album in 2021: With 8,000 olo G posts his first No. 1 on Bill- equivalent album units, Eslabon Armado board’s Rhythmic Airplay chart 1 in Just Over a earns the second-biggest week in terms of as “Rapstar” marches 4-1 to lead overall units in 2021 for a regional Mexican the list dated July 10. The single Year album. Who did it first? Well, the group Prallies 11% in plays on monitored U.S. sta- itself, when Corta Venas arrived at the sum- tions to become the format’s most-played BY PAMELA BUSTIOS mit with 21,000 units (chart dated Jan. 2). song in the week ending July 4, according to As Vol. 2 launches at No. 1, it dethrones MRC Data. ix months after Eslabon Ar- Natanael Cano’s A Los 20 from its four-week “Rapstar” gives rapper Polo G his first mado’s Corta Venas bowed at No. coronation. It concurrently earns the Tovar leader in his second appearance on Rhyth- 1 on Billboard’s Regional Mexican brothers four successive champs. Here is the mic Airplay. His prior visit, with “,” Albums chart (dated Jan. 2), the recap: featuring , peaked at No. 9 in 2019. Sband takes the lead again as its latest ef- Title, Debut/ Peak Date/ Weeks at No. 1 Since its April release, “Rapstar” has fort, Tu Veneno Mortal, Vol. 2, debuts at No. Tu Veneno Mortal, June 13, 2020, eight unlocked a new tier of chart success for 1 on the July 10-dated survey. It’s the act’s weeks 22-year-old Polo G, born Taurus Bartlett. fourth No. 1 total, and all have come in less Vibras de Noche, August 1, 2020, 11 weeks In addition to securing his maiden Rhyth- than 13 months. Corta Venas, Jan, 2, 17 weeks mic chart-topper, “Rapstar” immediately The new 12-track set is the second vol- Tu Veneno Mortal, Vol. 2, July 10 became the rapper’s first champ on the Bill- ume of Tu Veneo Mortal, the debut albums With Vol. 2’s entrance on Regional Mexi- board Hot 100 with its No. 1 debut on of the then-trio, which topped the tally can Albums, Eslabon Armado places a total the flagship chart in April, where it ruled for eight weeks in 2020. Eslabon Armado of four simultaneous titles on the list, the for two weeks. The sustained popular- is now comprised of brothers Pedro and most since Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga ity of “Rapstar” – it has yet to depart the Brian Tovar after Gabriel Hidalgo exited the had as many in September 2020. Hot 100’s top 20 in its first 12 weeks on the group. Two Vol. 2’s songs debut on Hot Latin chart – set up the song’s parent album, Hall Tu Veneno Mortal, Vol. 2 starts with Songs on the strength of streaming activity: of Fame. The set, released in June, became 8,000 equivalent album units earned in the “Regresa Mami” at No. 25 and “No Dudes de Polo G’s first No. on1 both the Top R&B/ U.S. in the week ending July 1, according Ti” at No. 45. The tally encapsulates airplay, Hip-Hop Albums and all-genre Billboard to MRC Data. Nearly all the set’s opening streaming data and digital sales. Among 200 charts. sum derives from streaming activity. That is both, the group registered 3.8 million U.S. With the Rhythmic No. 1 complete, “Rap- 12.5 million U.S. on-demand streams for the clicks in the week ending July 1. star” looks next to conquer Rap Airplay. tracks on the album. Elsewhere on the charts, Vol. 2 con- The single rises 4-2 on the latter list through First Latin Act to Score Two No. 1 Al- currently bows at No. 5 on Top Latin a 6% jump in audience impressions in the bum Debuts in 2021: As Tu Veneno Mortal, Albums and at No. 132 on the overall Bill- week ending July 4, narrowing the gap with Vol. 2 arrives at No. 1, it earns Eslabon Ar- board 200 chart. the current champ, ’s “Time mado a career milestone. The duo becomes Today,” which loses 4% of its audience reach the first Latin act to debut two albums at in the latest tracking week. No. 1 in 2021 on any of the five Latin albums Elsewhere, “Rapstar” advances one spot charts (Top Latin Albums, Regional Mexi- (13-12) on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, can Albums, Latin Pop Albums, Tropical where it improves 1% to 10.6 million in Albums and Latin Rhythm Albums). audience impressions. The trap tune also In 2020, Bad Bunny pulled three No. 1 even makes inroads on Pop Airplay, where, debuts: on the Latin Rhythm Albums chart, despite repeating at its No. 29 position, adds with YHLQMDLG (March 14, 2020), Las 8% more plays at mainstream top-40-based Que No Iban a Salir (May 3, 2020) and El radio stations in the tracking week. Page 19 of 25

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genre Billboard Hot 100 chart as it bows at Nio Garcia’s ‘AM’ No. 41. Garcia also breaks the top 10 barriers on Hits Top 10 on Hot Billboard’s global charts: “AM” reaches a Notches Third No. No. 7 high on the Global Excl. U.S. tally and Latin Songs peaks at No. 10 on the Global 200 list. 1 on Chart BY PAMELA BUSTIOS Jekalyn Carr io García scores his fourth top With ‘Hymn of 10 on Hot Latin Songs as “AM” Earns Fifth Gospel soars 16-4 on the July 10-dated Heaven’ survey thanks to the song’s remix Airplay No. 1 With Nwith J Balvin and Bad Bunny, released June BY JIM ASKER 24. ‘Jehovah Jireh’ The original song, billed as Nio García and hil Wickham’s eighth full- Flow La Movie, was released Jan. 28 and BY JIM ASKER length, , blasts in reached a No. 11 high on the May 29-dated at the summit of Billboard’s Top chart. With J Balvin and Bad Bunny on ekalyn Carr returns to the top of Bill- Christian Albums chart (dated board, the song arrives in the top 10 of board’s Gospel Airplay chart as “Je- PJuly 10), becoming the singer-songwriter’s the airplay-, streaming- and digital-blended hovah Jireh” drives 2-1 on the ranking third No. 1. Hot Latin Songs in its 13th week mainly on dated July 10, up 16% in plays in the Released June 25, the LP earned 6,000 the strength of streaming data. Jweek ending July 4, according to MRC Data. equivalent album units, with 3,000 in album “AM” earned 12.6 million U.S. streams “Jireh,” which Carr wrote solo, becomes sales, in its first week, ending July 1, accord- after its first full tracking week ending July her fifth Gospel Airplay leader among seven ing to MRC Data. 1, according to MRC Data. That grants the top 10s and 12 total entries. She earns her The set marks the third No. 1 for the track a No. 22 start on the overall Streaming second straight No. 1, after “Changing Your 37-year-old Wickham, originally from San Songs chart, García’s second entry and its Story” dominated the chart dated Sept. 12, Diego. He co-wrote all 13 of its tracks. highest following “Te Boté’s” No. 33 debut in 2020. “It has been incredible to see this album May 2018. Ongoing with its streaming prog- Carr’s previous Gospel Airplay No. 1s: “It’s connecting with so many,” Wickham ress, “AM” also takes the Greatest Gainer/ Yours,” for nine weeks in 2019; “You Will tells Billboard. “These songs mean so much Streaming honors, climbing 18-2 on Latin Win” (six, 2018); and “You’re Bigger” (four, to me. I wrote many of them in the most Streaming Songs. 2016). uncertain and frustrating times of last year. I Back on Hot Latin Songs, J Balvin cap- Carr ties for the fourth-most Gospel needed to remind myself of the hope and joy tures his 33rd top 10, while Bad Bunny ups Airplay No. 1s, dating to the chart’s 2005 that can be found in Jesus, a kind of hope his career count to 41, solidifying his record inception, equaling the sums of Travis and joy that shines regardless of circum- for the most top 10s since the chart began Greene, Donald Lawrence and Marvin Sapp. stance. I pray these songs would do the in 1986. Let’s take a look at the list of top 10 leads with eight, followed by same for those who listen.” winners on Hot Latin Songs: Tamela Mann (seven) and James Fortune & Wickham last led Top Christian Albums 41, Bad Bunny FIYA (six). in August 2018 when Living Hope romped 39, Enrique Iglesias 22-1 in its second frame, following its first 39, Luis Miguel week in wide release. His Sing Along 3 36, Daddy Yankee — with , Shane & Shane and Jer- 33, J Balvin emy Riddle — became his first leader when 30, it bowed atop the survey in May 2015. 29, Chayanne The lead single from Hymn to Heaven, 29, Cristian Castro “,” topped “AM” concurrently takes the Greatest for four weeks in April-May. It pushes 8-6 Gainer/Digital trophy with 2,000 down- on the airplay-, sales- and streaming-based loads sold, pushing to the top (7-1) on Latin Hot Christian Songs chart, after reaching in its second week. No. 2 in April, with 1.7 million U.S. streams Beyond its Hot Latin Songs push, “AM” in the latest tracking week. gifts Garcia his highest debut on the all- Page 20 of 25

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downloads, 6-2 for streaming, and returning joins other composers who have gone into BTS’ ‘Butter’ Logs to No. 21 from outside the ranking for Twit- their own Broadway shows, including Sting ter. has three songs in the top 10 in The Last Ship and Green Day’s frontman Third Week Atop again after a five-week hiatus. Billie Joe Armstrong, who made several The Hot 100 combines onstage visits to his show American Idiot. Japan Hot 100 as physical and digital sales, audio streams, radio airplay, Twitter mentions, YouTube NEWS Debut at and GYAO! video views, Gracenote look-ups to Make and karaoke data. No. 2 See the full chart, Acting Debut in dated June 28 to July 4, here. BY BILLBOARD JAPAN Matthew Vaughn’s

TS’ “Butter” returns to No. 1 on Sara Bareilles All-Star Spy the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated June 28 to July 4, log- to Lead Return Thriller ‘Argylle’ ging its third week at the top of Bthe tally as it continues to rule the Billboard of ‘Waitress’ on BY ALEX RITMAN Hot 100 for the sixth straight week. While it continues to gradually decline Broadway ua Lipa is to make her acting figure-wise in all metrics except karaoke, debut, joining a major ensemble the track has ruled streaming and video BY ASSOCIATED PRESS of A-list talent in Mathew views for seven weeks in a row in Japan. Vaughn’s newly-announced spy The former clocks in at 13,767,047 weekly he musical Waitress may have Dthriller Argylle. streams and the latter at 6,196,972 weekly closed on Broadway in January The British pop sensation and Gram- views, which are both still considerably 2020 after a long but my winner is joining a heady lineup of ahead of the songs at No. 2 for those metrics: it’s coming back after the pandem- stars that includes Henry Cavill, Sam YOASOBI’s “Yoru ni kakeru” (8,486,128 Tic — with Sara Bareilles leading the way. Rockwell, Bryce Dallas Howard, Bry- streams) and the group’s previous single The singer-songwriter of “Brave” and “Love an Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, John “Dynamite” (2,376,284 views). “Butter” Song” will star in a resurrection of the musi- Cena and Samuel L. Jackson. Lipa will also continues to maintain enough momentum to cal, playing the lead role of Jenna Hunter- provide original music for the title track and extend its position atop the Japan Hot 100. son. She’ll be in the show when it restarts score. NEWS bow at No.2 this week with “Beau- at its new home in the Ethel Barrymore Based on the soon to be launched spy tiful,” which sold 141,296 copies to come in Theatre from Sept. 2 through Oct. 17. novel Argylle, from author Ellie Conway, the at No. 1 for the metric. The latest single from “Broadway is grit and grace, magic and film — being produced by Vaughn’s Marv the Johnny’s boy band also topped look-ups mayhem, and I can’t wait to feel the elec- banner — follows the world’s greatest spy and Twitter mentions thanks to its loyal tricity that pulses through all of us as the Argylle as he is caught up in a globe-trotting fans, but couldn’t accumulate enough points curtains rise once again,” Bareilles said in a adventure. It’s expected to be the first of at in other metrics to hold “Butter” at bay. statement Wednesday (July 7). The musical least three films in the franchise and is set YOASOBI’s new track “Sangenshoku” tells the story of a waitress and pie maker in America, London and multiple loca- (“Three primary colors”) debuts at No. 4 trapped in a small-town diner and a loveless tions across the world. Argylle is set to start on the Japan Hot 100. After being released marriage. It’s adapted from a 2007 film star- shooting this August in Europe. July 2, the song was downloaded 49,769 ring Keri Russell. Vaughn (the Kingsman franchise) will times during the three days it had during Bareilles has already released her ver- direct from a script written by Jason Fuchs this chart week to come in at No. 1 for the sions of the musical’s songs in What’s (Wonder Woman, Ice Age: Continental metric. Inside: Songs From Waitress, including Drift), produced by Marv and Vaughn’s reg- Meanwhile, the English-language ver- the standout single “She Used to Be Mine.” ular collaborators Adam Bohling and David sion of the breakout duo’s monster hit song She’s widened her fan base by appearing in Reid, as well as Fuchs. Zygi Kamasa, Carlos “Yoru ni kakeru” — called “Into The Night” the comedy TV series Girls5eva during the Peres, Claudia Vaughn and Adam Fishbach — was released on the same day, and is pandemic. will serve as executive producers. being counted as the same song in another Bareilles did three stints in the show dur- “When I read this early draft manuscript language. The former No. 1 hit rises 12-5 ing its four years on Broadway that ended I felt it was the most incredible and original on the Japan Hot 100 after rising 23-2 for a few months before the pandemic hit. She spy franchise since Ian Fleming’s books Page 21 of 25

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of the 50s,” said Vaughn. “This is going to reinvent the spy genre.” Marv CEO Kamasa added: “We are de- lighted that we will be starting our fourth, and by far the biggest, feature film produc- tion since the start of the global pandemic. It demonstrates both our desire to scale up our production activity and our ambition to continue to launch new franchises beyond the Kingsman series of films.” Marv is in currently post-production on Tetris, directed by Jon S. Baird and star- ring Taron Egerton, which it is producing for Apple; Silent Night, directed by Camille Griffin and starring Keira Knightley and Lily-Rose Depp; and action comedy School Fight, directed by acclaimed stunt director Damien Walters. The King’s Man, the prequel to the Kings- man movies starring Ralph Fiennes, is scheduled to be released theatrically by Disney in December 2021. Conway’s debut thriller is scheduled to be published in a major launch in 2022 by Transworld Publishers Ltd, a division of Penguin Random House. This story was originally published by . Page 22 of 25

A WEEKLY NATIONAL Market Watch MUSIC CONSUMPTION REPORT

Source: WEEKLY UNIT COUNT

Total Audio Video Album Digital Digital Albums Consumption Streams On-Demand On-Demand Sales Album Sales Tracks Units This 21,558,201,000 18,844,729,000 2,713,471,000 2,044,000 501,000 4,292,000 16,294,000 Week* Last 21,483,630,000 18,797,568,000 2,686,062,000 1,995,000 457,000 4,080,000 16,163,000 Week

Change 0.3% 0.3% 1.0% 2.5% 9.7% 5.2% 0.8%

This Week 20,119,913,000 17,214,987,000 2,904,926,000 1,645,000 682,000 4,863,000 14,585,000 Last Year

Change 7.1% 9.5% -6.6% 24.2% -26.5% -11.7% 11.7%

*All data measures U.S. activity as of the week ending July 1, 2021. All units counts are rounded to the nearest thousand.

YEAR TO DATE 2021 2020 Change YEAR TO DATE AUDIO

Total On-Demand ON-DEMAND STREAMING BY AGE 555,304,237,000 500,990,742,000 10.8% 320b Streams Audio On-Demand 482,846,372,000 419,818,706,000 15.0% Streams 280b Digital Track Sales 101,820,000 127,827,000 -20.3%

Album Sales 51,264,000 45,546,000 12.6% 240b

Albums 318,616,380,000 413,252,000 361,207,000 14.4% Consumption Units 200b 264,764,581,000 160b ALBUM CONSUMPTION UNITS BY FORMAT 2021 2020 Change 120b

CD Sales 18,914,000 18,508,000 2.2%

80b

Vinyl Sales 19,198,000 9,223,000 108.2% 164,229,993,000 155,054,125,000 Digital Sales 12,927,000 17,661,000 -26.8% Catalog Current 40b

Other Sales 225,000 154,000 45.6% 2021 2020 2021 2020 0 Track Equivalent 10,182,000 12,783,000 -20.3%

Audio On-Demand 351,806,000 302,879,000 16.2% Equivalent  5.9%  20.3% Album consumption units ­— also known as albums plus TEA plus SEA — consists of album sales; track-equivalent album (TEA) sales whereby 10 tracks equal one consumption unit; and stream equivalent albums (SEA) whereby 1,250 paid and/or 3,750 ad-supported audio on-demand streams (OAD) equal one consumption unit. HOT 100 SONGWRITERSTM DATA FOR WEEK OF 07.10.2021 Page 23 of 25 #1 1 15 WKS OLIVIA RODRIGO  2 DAN NIGRO  HOT 100 PRODUCERSTM 3 TYLER, THE CREATOR  #1 1 1 WK TYLER, THE CREATOR  4 DOJA CAT  2 DAN NIGRO  5 LUKASZ GOTTWALD  3 DR. LUKE  6 THE WEEKND  4 YETI BEATS  7 BAYLEY  5 OMER FEDI  8 DABABY  6 ROGET CHAHAYED  9 OMER FEDI  7 TYRON HAPI  TIE 10 MASKED WOLF  8 D.A. GOT THAT DOPE  TIE 10 TYRON HAPI  9 ALEXANDER 23  TIE 12  10 JAY JOYCE  TIE 12 ..  TIE 11 KOZ  TIE 12 JOHNNY MCDAID  TIE 11 STUART PRICE  15 COREY  TIE 13 ROB GRIMALDI  16  TIE 13 RON PERRY  17  TIE 13 STEPHEN KIRK  18 YETI BEATS  16 JORDAN SCHMIDT  19  TIE 17 MAX MARTIN  TIE 20 BELLY  TIE 17 OSCAR HOLTER  TIE 20 DAHEALA  TIE 17 THE WEEKND  TIE 20 MAX MARTIN  20 DAVE BAYLEY  TIE 20 OSCAR HOLTER  TIE 21  TIE 24 ALEX BILOWITZ  TIE 21 D’MILE  TIE 24 JENNA ANDREWS  TIE 23 HARV  TIE 24 RM  TIE 23 SHNDO  TIE 24 ROB GRIMALDI  25 BLAKE SLATKIN  TIE 24 RON PERRY  TIE 24 SEBASTIAN GARCIA  TIE 24 STEPHEN KIRK  COUNTRY PRODUCERSTM COUNTRY SONGWRITERSTM #1 1 13 WKS JAY JOYCE  #1 1 4 WKS COREY CROWDER  2 JORDAN SCHMIDT  2 ASHLEY GORLEY  3 PAUL DIGIOVANNI  3 NICOLLE GALYON  4 MICHAEL KNOX  4 JESSE FRASURE  5 DAVID GARCIA  TIE 5 DREW PARKER  6 JOEY MOI  TIE 5 LUKE COMBS  7 MICHAEL CARTER  TIE 5 ROB WILLIFORD  8 COREY CROWDER  TIE 8 CARY RYAN BARLOWE  9 DANN HUFF  TIE 8 CHRIS YOUNG  10 DAN SMYERS  10 HUNTER PHELPS  R&B/HIP-HOP SONGWRITERSTM #1 1 1 WK TYLER, THE CREATOR  R&B/HIP-HOP PRODUCERSTM #1 SONGWRITERS & PRODUCERS & SONGWRITERS 2 DOJA CAT   1 1 WK TYLER, THE CREATOR  3 LIL BABY  2 DR. LUKE  TIE 4 MASKED WOLF  3 TYRON HAPI  TIE 4 TYRON HAPI  4 D.A. GOT THAT DOPE  6 LUKASZ GOTTWALD  TIE 5 BRUNO MARS  7 DABABY  TIE 5 D’MILE  8 THE WEEKND  TIE 7 HARV  9 42 DUGG  TIE 7 SHNDO  TIE 10 ANDERSON .PAAK  TIE 9 EINER BANKZ  TIE 10 BRODY BROWN  TIE 9 SYNCO  TIE 10 BRUNO MARS  TIE 10 D’MILE  JULY R&B SONGWRITERSTM R&B PRODUCERSTM 10 #1 #1 1 2 WKS DOJA CAT  1 1 WK DR. LUKE  2021 TIE 2 LUKASZ GOTTWALD  TIE 2 BRUNO MARS  TIE 2 THE WEEKND  TIE 2 D’MILE  4 GIVEON  TIE 4 HARV  TIE 5 ANDERSON .PAAK  TIE 4 SHNDO  TIE 5 BRODY BROWN  6 MANEESH BIDAYE  TIE 5 BRUNO MARS  7 SEVN THOMAS  TIE 5 D’MILE  8 WOODPECKER  AIRPLAY/STREAMING & AIRPLAY/STREAMING COMPILED BY DATA SALES 9 SEVN THOMAS  9 NATE RHOADS  10 VARREN WADE  10 TIZHIMSELF  The top songwriters and producers on the Billboard Hot 100 and selective genre songs chart that utilize the Hot 100 formula (blending streaming, airplay and download sales data) for the charts dated July 10, 2021. Rankings are based on accumulated weekly points for all charted songs — on the specified chart for the week — on which a songwriter or producer is credited. If a song is written or produced by more than one person, points are divided equally among all credited parties. Page 24 of 25 DATA FOR WEEK OF 07.10.2021 RAP SONGWRITERSTM RAP PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 1 1 WK TYLER, THE CREATOR  1 1 WK TYLER, THE CREATOR  TIE 2 MASKED WOLF  2 TYRON HAPI  TIE 2 TYRON HAPI  3 D.A. GOT THAT DOPE  4 DABABY  TIE 4 EINER BANKZ  TIE 5 D.A. GOT THAT DOPE  TIE 4 SYNCO  TIE 5 DANIEL LEVIN  6 DAMN E  7 LIL BABY  TIE 7 REALRED  8 42 DUGG  TIE 7 YC  TIE 9 LIL JU  TIE 9 LIL JU  TIE 9 MEGAN THEE STALLION  TIE 9 OG PARKER  TIE 9 OG PARKER 

DANCE/ELECTRONIC SONGWRITERSTM DANCE/ELECTRONIC PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 TIE 1 54 WKS F A L L E N  1 3 WKS REGARD  #1 TIE 1 54 WKS SAINT JHN  2 HVME  3 KODA  3 F A L L E N  TIE 4 FREDERIK EICHEN  4 HIGHTOWER  TIE 4 ISAAC QUINN  5 TIESTO  TIE 4 REGARD  TIE 6  TIE 4 TATE MCRAE  TIE 6 THE INVISIBLE MEN  TIE 4 TOM MANN  8 CALVIN HARRIS  TIE 4 TROYE SIVAN  9 FRANK FARIAN  TIE 10 HIGHTOWER  10 TOPIC  TIE 10 JULIA KARLSSON 

LATIN SONGWRITERSTM LATIN PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 1 9 WKS TAINY  1 87 WKS TAINY  2 BAD BUNNY  2 MR. NAISGAI  3 RAUW ALEJANDRO  3 EL ZORRO  4 ERIC DUARS  4 ALBERT HYPE  5 MR. NAISGAI  5 SKY ROMPIENDO  6 PEDRO TOVAR  6  7 MORA  7 SUBELO NEO  8 EDGAR BARRERA  8 MANUEL LARA  SONGWRITERS & PRODUCERS & SONGWRITERS 9 COLLA  9 EDGAR BARRERA  10 ALBERT HYPE  10 PEDRO TOVAR 

ROCK & ALTERNATIVE SONGWRITERSTM ROCK & ALTERNATIVE PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 1 10 WKS DAVE BAYLEY  1 3 WKS DAVE BAYLEY  2 JOHN FOGERTY  2  JULY 3 STEVIE NICKS  TIE 3 BLAKE SLATKIN  10 TIE 4 BLAKE SLATKIN  TIE 3 OMER FEDI  2021 TIE 4 OMER FEDI  5 JOHN FOGERTY  6 TRAVIS BARKER  6 FINNEAS  7 TYLER JOSEPH  7 RYAN METZGER  TIE 8  8 DAN NIGRO  TIE 8 FINNEAS  9 LUCIO FABBRI  TIE 10 BILLY WALSH  10 TYLER COLE  TIE 10  AIRPLAY/STREAMING & AIRPLAY/STREAMING COMPILED BY DATA SALES Page 25 of 25 DATA FOR WEEK OF 07.10.2021 ALTERNATIVE SONGWRITERSTM ALTERNATIVE PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 1 13 WKS DAVE BAYLEY  1 3 WKS DAVE BAYLEY  TIE 2 BLAKE SLATKIN  TIE 2 BLAKE SLATKIN  TIE 2 OMER FEDI  TIE 2 OMER FEDI  4 TRAVIS BARKER  4 TRAVIS BARKER  5 TYLER JOSEPH  5 FINNEAS  TIE 6 BILLIE EILISH  6 RYAN METZGER  TIE 6 FINNEAS  7 DAN NIGRO  TIE 8 BILLY WALSH  8 TYLER COLE  TIE 8 THE KID LAROI  9 JOEL LITTLE  TIE 10 DAN NIGRO  10 AARON DESSNER  TIE 10 OLIVIA RODRIGO 

HARD ROCK SONGWRITERSTM HARD ROCK PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 TIE 1 2 WKS BRAD ARNOLD  1 2 WKS PAUL EBERSOLD  #1 TIE 1 2 WKS MATT ROBERTS  2 DAVE FORTMAN  #1 TIE 1 2 WKS TODD HARRELL  3 DON GILMORE  TIE 4 AMY LEE  TIE 4 FABRIZIO FERRAGUZZO  TIE 4 BEN MOODY  TIE 4 MANESKIN  TIE 4 DAVID HODGES  6 GREG KURSTIN  TIE 7 DAMIANO DAVID  7 ANDREW WATT  TIE 7 ETHAN TORCHIO  8 THE WIZARDZ OF OZ  TIE 7 THOMAS RAGGI  9 FOO FIGHTERS  TIE 7 VICTORIA DE ANGELIS  10 JOSH SCHROEDER 

CHRISTIAN SONGWRITERSTM CHRISTIAN PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 1 7 WKS MICAH KUIPER  1 36 WKS JONATHAN SMITH  2 JEFF PARDO  2 PAUL MABURY  TIE 3 LAUREN ASHLEY DAIGLE  3 MICAH KUIPER  TIE 3 PAUL MABURY  4 JEFF PARDO  5 PHIL WICKHAM  5  6 MATTHEW WEST  6  7 CHRIS BROWN  7  8 STEVEN FURTICK  8 KYLE LEE  SONGWRITERS & PRODUCERS & SONGWRITERS 9 TOBYMAC  9 MARK MILLER  10 BRIAN JOHNSON  10 SEAN COOK 

GOSPEL SONGWRITERSTM GOSPEL PRODUCERSTM #1 #1 1 1 WK  1 17 WKS KYLE LEE  2 CHRIS BROWN  TIE 2 JONATHAN JAY  JULY 3 STEVEN FURTICK  TIE 2 TONY BROWN  10 4  4 BEN SCHOFIELD  2021 5 VASHAWN MITCHELL  TIE 5 CHRIS BROWN  6 JEKALYN CARR  TIE 5 JASON INGRAM  7  TIE 5 STEVEN FURTICK  8 DWAN DEBERNIS HILL  TIE 8 JUST BLAZE  9 BEN SCHOFIELD  TIE 8 KIRK FRANKLIN  TIE 10 CYNTHIA NUNN  10 ALLEN CARR  TIE 10 JUST BLAZE 

AIRPLAY/STREAMING & AIRPLAY/STREAMING COMPILED BY DATA SALES TIE 10 LIL BABY