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INSIDE R. Kelly’s Publishing Catalog Is

• Kanye’s Lengthy for Sale, But What’s It Worth? ‘Donda’ Rollout Is Bringing in Millions BY ED CHRISTMAN

• Megan Thee As R. Kelly faces a trial in New York on federal rack- bank because business associates had been cheating Stallion Allowed to Release BTS ‘Butter’ eteering and sex trafficking charges, with another trial him for years. Remix, Judge Rules for similar charges to follow in , the singer’s “There are these people — and I don’t even know lawyer says that he’s running out of money. “His funds who they are — that still have some sort of access or • OnlyFans Reverses are depleted,” said attorney at an control of his money and his assets,” says Porn Ban After Deveraux Cannick Michael Spanking From Aug. 3 court hearing, requesting free trial transcripts Leonard, an attorney on Kelly’s forthcoming Chicago Creators, Media for his client. trial. “For 15-20 years, he had no access to the money. In jail since July 2019, Kelly hasn’t been able to tour He didn’t even have a cash card. He would literally • Country Lead Kelly or release new music. His existing recordings still have to ask his financial people, ‘Can I have a couple Rich Is Leaving generate plenty of revenue that flows to former label hundred bucks,’ or, ‘I need a car.’ But he had no abil- RCA Records — about $1.7 million in the United States ity to engage in financial transactions, and all these • TuneCore Promotes so far this year, Billboard estimates — but the resulting people around him did. And all these people around Andreea Gleeson to CEO royalties don’t go into Kelly’s pockets. That’s because him used all his money and took his money.” the money has been claimed by both his former In the past few years, both RCA and Universal • Olivia Rodrigo recording studio landlord and a woman who won a $4 Music Publishing Group have dropped Kelly, although Gives Writing Credit to Paramore on million judgment against him for allegedly sexually both still own rights to his work, and he scuttled a ‘Good 4 U’ abusing her when she was 16. planned tour outside the United States. So, in order Kelly’s financial problems aren’t new: He has owed to raise money, Kelly has been quietly shopping his • , Amazon millions of dollars in federal and state taxes for over publishing catalog, according to two music asset buy- Music Strike Licensing Deal With a decade. In 2019, two months after the explosive ers who were approached about a possible purchase. Tinkercast Surviving R. Kelly put the abuse allegations against Although the catalog includes over a dozen top 10 Kelly back in the public eye, Kelly told interviewer hits recorded by Kelly, as well as • Gayle King that he couldn’t afford to pay the $161,000 songs for Aaliyah, and others, a CLICK he owed in child support and only had $350,000 in the (continued)

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buyer hasn’t been found. A representative released before 2007 — including “Bump N’ him, and because he appears to be a moti- for Kelly declined to comment. Grind,” “I Believe I Can Fly” and “ vated seller, one music asset trader tells Bill- “It has been offered to me a number of (Remix)” — appear to be covered under a board that Kelly’s catalog would likely times by his team, and of course, I’ve said no publishing deal that Kelly signed with Zom- only sell at an eight- to 10-times multiple, for the obvious reasons,” says Merck Mer- ba, which acquired or between $8.4 million and $10.5 million. curiadis, Hipgnosis Songs Fund founder in 2006, along with the rest of BMG Music And “if he is guilty,” says a music publishing and CEO of The Family (Music) Ltd., adding Publishing. Some of his post-2007 songs executive, “then it is a fire sale.” that the last discussion took place about six appear to be covered under a co-publishing Additional reporting by Cathy Applefeld months ago. Kelly himself sang most of his deal with UMG, which would give him a Olson, Dan Rys and Neena Rouhani. biggest hits, and Mercuriadis believes that bigger split of songs like “Number One” A version will appear in the Aug. 28, 2021, listeners will have an even harder time sepa- and “Good Sex.” So Kelly could sell his 50% issue of Billboard. rating the man from his music if he’s found songwriter share from earlier compositions guilty. “There are incredible songs in that and both the writer’s share and co-publish- catalog,” he says, “but why would you take ing rights to the later material. Kanye’s Lengthy that kind of risk?” It’s hard to say what these songs are Another music asset buyer who passed worth now, though. R&B song catalogs ‘Donda’ Rollout on a purchase two years ago was even more typically sell for a 12-times multiple of net blunt: “We wouldn’t go near it with a 10-foot publisher’s share of gross profit, but such a Is Bringing in pole.” successful sole writer could potentially get Other asset buyers Billboard spoke with 20-times NPS, which Billboard estimates Millions say they haven’t been approached but could to be at least $1.05 million, and implies that potentially be interested, although they Kelly’s songs could have been worth up to BY DAN RYS would try to make a deal quietly in order to $21 million. avoid attention. The allegations against Kelly would o most fans, the Kelly’s efforts to sell “in an effort to meet almost certainly reduce that price signifi- prolonged rollout for his 10th some of his financial obligations” are com- cantly. Few movies and advertisements will solo album, Donda, is yet an- plicated by the fact he’s in jail, says Nicole presumably want to license synch rights to other example of how the artist’s Blank Becker, one of his trial attorneys who his songs. His radio airplay has diminished Tlegendary perfectionism can complicate his is not involved with the catalog sale and did 98% since Surviving R. Kelly came out, and career. As West continues to tinker in the not confirm any details. “It’s kind of difficult his popularity on on-demand streaming studio, however, the ticketed in-person and to do when you’re in prison and don’t have fell 13.5% the year after the documentary livestreamed listening parties he has been the ability to speak to the people that be to (according to MRC Data), with his streams hosting have been raking in the dough. assist him with that,” she said. now growing slower than streaming overall. On July 22, West filled Atlanta’s Mer- What could be for sale? Kelly’s songs Given the accusations and charges against cedes-Benz Stadium with 42,000 fans who

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ON THE CHARTS JIM ASKER [email protected] IN BRIEF SamHunt’s Southside Rules Top Country paidA betweenlbu $25ms; to $100 aBrett ticket for a Don Y-oungan additional ‘Catc $350,000h in ’-esincome on Fifth top of guaranteed Airplay marketing spend to promote the da listening party, supervised by Balenciaga what the prior period had brought in, Bill- spot,” says one brand marketing executive, creative director DemnaLeader; Gvasalia. Travis (Days board estimates.Denning Makes Historynoting that often deals of that magnitude before, a new Beats by Dre commercial that West also has a deal with involve multiple deliverables. “It’s either aired during the NBA Finals had teased that will let the company stream the listen- about generating revenue to help support Samthe Donda track Hunt’s second “No studio Child full-length, Left Behind.”) and first in overing fiveevents years, again Southside once Donda comes sales (up 21%) out, in the a trackingthe week. album On Countryrelease, Airplay, or to cover it hops expenses. 18-15 (11.9 mil- (MCAThe party Nashville/Universal was livestreamed Music for Group free Nashville), by Ap- debutssource at No. close 1 on Billboard to the situation’s lion audience says, one impressions, of Butup 16%). a lot of people don’t realize that A-level Topple MusicCountry with Albums the chartidea thatdated West’s April 18. album In its first severalweek (ending elements April 9), that it seem to stem from the artists will do deals for very little money if earned 46,000 equivalent album units, including 16,000 in album sales, ac- TRY TO ‘CATCH’ UP WITH YOUNG Brett Youngachieves his fifth consecutive cordingwould dropto Nielsen the next Music/MRC day — which Data. it didn’t. agreement to livestreamand the total listening Country parties Airplay No.there’s 1 as “Catch” a massive (Big Machinemarketing Label commitment. Group) ascends Instead,Southside two marks weeks Hunt’s later, second West held No. 1 another on the and include the Beats By Dre ad. Apple has It’s2-1, not increasing always 13%about to 36.6the dollar,million it’simpressions. about the chartevent and that fourth featured top 10. an It updated follows freshman version of LP a history of investing in partnerships with promotion.”Young’s first of six chart entries, “Sleep With- Montevallothe album,, whichbroke arrived Apple atMusic the summitlivestream in No - artists, including a reported $25 million deal outWest, You,” however, reached seems No. 2 in to December have figured 2016. outHe vember 2014 and reigned for nine weeks. To date, followed with the multiweek No. 1s “In Case You records with 5.4 million viewers and drove that included the rights to a documentary a way to make it about both. Montevallo has earned 3.9 million units, with 1.4 Didn’t Know” (two weeks, June 2017), “Like I Loved millionabout $7 in albummillion sales. in in-person merchandise about and a reported $19 mil- You”A version (three, will January appear 2018), in “Mercy” the Aug. (two, 28, 2021, August sales,Montevallo sources has close spent to 267 West weeks say. on Stillthe list, no tying al- lion deal for that included commer- issue2018) of andBillboard. “Here Tonight” (two, April 2019). Lukebum. Bryan Now,’s West Crash is My planning Party as the to sixth-longest-hold what he cials and a film project. “Catch” completes his longest journey to No. 1, runningsays is the titles last in thelistening chart’s party56-year on history. Aug. 26 at But in West’s case, it’s possible that a having taken 46 weeks to reach the apex. It out- Chicago’sOn the all-genre Soldier BillboardField, after 200, which Southside he says ar- significant portion of Apple’s investment paces the 30-week climb of “Here Tonight.” rives at No. 5, awarding Hunt his second top 10 MeganOn Hot Country Thee Songs, “Catch” pushes 7-5 for HUNT YOUNG afterthe album the No. will 3-peaking finally Montevallo be released.. went to marketing, including the high- a new high. HuntIt’s hard first toreleased say for the sure EPX2C when Donda will, which debuted profile Beats commercial, rather than a Stallion Allowed andcome peaked out, or at how No. 5different on Top Country it will Albumsbe from in Augustdirect 2014. payment. Following (Chance COMBS The Rapper ‘DOES’ IT has AGAIN Luke Combs’ “Does to Me” (River House/Columbia Montevallothe music ,West Between played the Pines: at these Acoustic parties. Mixtape In startedsaid at that its No.the 7 deal high he in madeNashville), with Apple featuring to Eric Churchto ,Release ascends 11-8 on Country BTS Airplay, up 10% to Novemberthe meantime, 2015. however, West’s decisions release his 2016 mixtape Coloring24.7 million Book ex in audience.- The song is Combs’ eighth straight career-opening 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:— or rather “Leave his the indecisions Night On,” — “Take are payingYour Time,” “Houseclusively Party” on and Apple “Make Music promoted for two No.weeks 1 singles. was ‘Butter’ Remix, Youoff. Miss The Me.” listening “Break parties Up in a in Small Atlanta Town” grossed peaked at No.for 2. $500,000 and a commercial.)Church addsIndeed, his 15th top 10. betweenHunt co-penned $1.5 million all 12 and songs $2.7 on million Southside apiece, including West’s “Body ad Likefor Beats a Back By Dre — which is Judge Rules Road,”for the which rapper, Billboard estimates. was released in 2017. The (The smash hit ruledowned Country by AppleAirplay — for aired THAT during TOOK game QUITE six of ‘A FEW’ MONTHS Travis Denning shatters the record for threeshows weeks did notand reportthe airplay-, sales streaming- to Billboard and sales-basedthe Hot NBA Country Finals, Songs which averagedthe most weeks 12.52 itmil has- taken to penetrate the Country Airplay top 10 as “After chart for a then-record 34 frames. It now ranks second only to Bebe Rexha and a Few” (Mercury Nashville)BY climbsCARL 12-10 LAMARRE in its 57th week, up 4% to 21.4 mil - FloridaBoxscore.) Georgia Meanwhile, Line’s “Meant all of to the Be” atten (50 weeks- atop thelion latter viewers, list in 2017-18). according lionto the in radioNBA, reach. a 50% tion“Downtown’s has driven Dead,”interest which in West’s is also catalog: on the new set, reachedincrease Nos. over 14 the and same 15 gameThe last song year surpasses — and two tracks that tookPDATE: On 50 weeks each Tuesday to enter (Aug. the top24), 10: onIn Hotthe Country22-day periodSongs and between Country July Airplay, 19 and respectively, a massive in June platform2018. “Kin on- whichEaston to Corbin announce’s “A Girlan Like You,” whicha Texas reached judge No. 10 ruled in January in favor 2018 of be - folks”Aug. 9, led on-demand Country Airplay U.S. streams on Feb. 29, of becominghis Hunt’salbum seventh and No. premiere 1. It hit a newfore song. peaking at No. 6 that February, and AaronMegan Watson Thee Stallion’s’s “Outta Style,” request which to No. 3 on . achieved its No. 10 high in December 2017. music rose 37% over the previous 22-day “An A-level artist like Kanye could extend the temporary restrain- 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 period, according to MRC Data, generating demand a multi-million-dollar deal, or a ing order that would permit her to release a U ETHAN MICHAEL YOUNG: VIA MARTIN/NHLI GETTY HUNT: IMAGES. IMAGES MILLER/GETTY 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. 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BTS “Butter” remix this Friday. Entertainment “to do nothing to prevent The court found, the order said, that “fail- the release, distribution, and sale of Pete’s OnlyFans ure to enter a temporary restraining order at new records,” along with forbidding any this time would cause irreparable injury.” It interference with her or her career over Reverses Porn Ban also said Crawford, 1501 Certified Entertain- social media or through her collaborators or ment, J. and 300 Entertainment “have associates. That claims After Spanking recently engaged and will continue to engage 1501 is again doing that, could cause trouble in conduct preventing the release of her new for the label if the judge sees it as disobeying From Creators, music, which would irreparably damage her the court’s order. goodwill, reputation, and overall music career Crawford’s attempt to force Megan Thee Media and infringes on her rights to self-expression Stallion’s lawsuit to arbitration was previ- through her music.” ous rejected, and in June sources close to BY RYAN PARKER A new hearing on Megan Thee Stallion’s re- the situation told Billboard that Megan Thee straining order has now been set for Sept. 10. Stallion’s 12-count lawsuit against Crawford nlyFans on Wednesday an- Megan Thee Stallion is once again at and 1501 was moving forward. Sources said nounced it was making a hard odds with her label 1501 Certified Enter- then that Megan Thee Stallion was no lon- turn and would not ban pornog- tainment. On Tuesday (Aug. 24), the rapper ger trying to leave 1501, but a legal “dispute raphy on the site. filed new court documents saying that 1501 about the fairness of her contract” continues OPreviously, the content subscription ser- is blocking her from appearing on a remix and she is still seeking better terms. vice said that starting in October, it will no of BTS’ Hot 100-topping hit “Butter” that’s In Megan Thee Stallion’s original re- longer allow “sexually explicit conduct” on supposed to drop this Friday, asking a Texas straining order request, the rapper called the platform, a move made at the behest of judge to step in and apply a previous ruling her contract with 1501 “unconscionable,” banking partners and payment providers. permitting her to release new music to this claiming she was only paid $15,000 from However, in a message posted to social instance as well. the label after earning more than 1 billion media on Wednesday OnlyFans said the The documents claim that the “Savage” streams and selling over 300,000 individual planned ban had been dropped. rapper, born Megan Pete, filed an emer- track downloads — which was combined “Thank you to everyone for making your gency temporary restraining order (TRO) worth an estimated $7 million. The con- voices heard,” the message began. “We have to allow the remix’s release after 1501 CEO, tract — which was included in the lawsuit secured assurances necessary to support our former Major League Baseball star Carl — shows under the 360-deal she signed with diverse creator community and have sus- Crawford, and his partner, Rap-A-Lot 1501, the label receives ownership of her pended the planned October 1 policy change. founder J. Prince, refused to approve the master recordings, 60% of her net recording OnlyFans stands for inclusion and we will track. In addition, the documents also claim royalties, 50% of her publishing, 30% of her continue to provide a home for all creators.” that 300 Entertainment, which distrib- revenue from merchandising, sponsorships, The site had been heavily criticized by utes Megan Thee Stallion’s music through and endorsements, and 30% of revenue from users for the proposed change. OnlyFans, 1501, co-signed 1501’s decision to block the live performances and side artist engage- founded in 2016, is most well-known for forthcoming release. ments over $1,000. featuring adult content and was praised as a Megan Thee Stallion claims if the “Butter Reps for 1501 Certified Entertainment, safe space for sex workers. (Remix)” isn’t able to come out, then her 300 Entertainment BTS did not respond to Late night hosts also mocked the decision. “art will be impacted, the release of the song request for comment at time of publishing. “They know that fans of OnlyFans are derailed, and Pete’s goodwill, reputation, only fans of one thing, right?” joked Late and overall career will suffer detrimental, Show’s previously. He also undesirable, and irreversible harm,” accord- mocked the decision for the company to ing to the filing. It also states that preventing bow to pressure from banks. the release will have a “devastating impact “Evidently, pornography does not live to her relationships with her fans and with up to the high moral standards of invest- other recording artists in the music indus- ment bankers — unless it’s them fucking try.” the economy,” Colbert quipped. “But I do Megan Thee Stallion’s first TRO have good news for the OnlyFans fans out filed against 1501 came in March 2020 there. There is another place to find sexually after the rapper filed a lawsuit over un- explicit material on the — it’s called fair contract terms and claiming the label the internet.” prohibited her from releasing new music. A This article was originally published judge ruled in her favor and ordered 1501 by The Hollywood Reporter. Page 8 of 19

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Next year, the Academy of Country Music norms while continuing to Amazon Music Awards will leave CBS and head to Ama- innovate and build the company,” Believe zon Prime Video, which will mark the CEO Denis Ladegaillerie said in a state- Country Lead first major music awards show to stream ment. “This promotion recognizes her exclusively. leadership skills, expertise across product, Kelly Rich Is Amazon Music has already posted a job technology, and marketing, as well as her posting for the country lead role. keen understanding of artist and label needs Leaving during a period of accelerated growth in the market. Andreea’s BY JESSICA NICHOLSON TuneCore elevation to CEO also underscores Believe’s commitment to gender parity and empow- elly Rich, Amazon Music’s coun- Promotes Andreea ering female leaders. I’m thrilled that she try lead, is set to exit the role on will lead TuneCore, as we shape the Aug. 30, the company tells Bill- Gleeson to CEO of music around the world to best serve and board. develop independent artists.” K“I’ve genuinely loved my time at Amazon BY MICAH SINGLETON “I’m inspired daily by the talented art- Music and am so proud of what we’ve built ists and industry-leading team who make for country music. I’m excited to take some he indie distributor TuneCore has TuneCore the most innovative and forward- time to be with my family,” Rich said in a named co-head and chief revenue thinking independent digital music distribu- statement. officer Andreea Gleeson its new tor in the world.” Gleeson added. “I truly Rich first joined Amazon Music in 2017 as CEO, the Brooklyn-based com- believe in our mission – in step with our senior label relations manager. As the coun- Tpany announced today (Aug 25). parent company Believe - to serve artists at try lead for Amazon Music, Rich worked Gleeson was named co-head of the com- every stage of development and will contin- with artists and labels in Nashville to help pany last September alongside chief oper- ue to build TuneCore to be the destination drive collaborative efforts around content ating officer Matt Barrington following the where artists can start, grow and manage launches, events and promotions. The news departure of Scott Ackerman, TuneCore’s their careers, while working to level the of her departure was first reported by Coun- former CEO in April 2020. Barrington will playing field for all independent artists.” try Aircheck. continue as chief operating officer and “ex- Rich has been honored as a Bill- pand his operational purview,” according to board Woman in Music (2010-2013), the company. Olivia Rodrigo a Billboard Country Power Player (2017- Gleeson spearheaded TuneCore’s 2020) and more. She is on the board of the international expansion — the company Gives Writing Academy of Country Music and a member of launched in Brazil, Russia, and India in Leadership Music’s Class of 2020. Prior to 2020 and throughout Latin America ear- Credit to joining Amazon Music, her career included lier this year — and artist education and stops at Big Machine Label Group, UMG support efforts for the 1 million artists that Paramore on Nashville, DreamWorks, Arista Nashville, use its services over the past year. The BMG and Western Merchandisers. distributor launched TuneCore Rewards ‘Good 4 U’ Amazon Music has increasingly made which offers discounts for artists who watch country music a key part of its music strat- its educational “Master Class” videos, and BY JASON LIPSHUTZ egy in recent years. Country music is among TuneCore Certified, which offers digi- the most-requested music genres on Ama- tal plaques to artists based on how many he credits for “Good 4 U,” Olivia zon Music’s Alexa, while Amazon’s Country streaming milestones they hit. She also Rodrigo’s Billboard Hot 100-top- Heat remains a top vehicle for intro- worked closely on strategic partnerships ping hit, have been updated to ducing music fans to new country artists. In with Facebook, YouTube, and . acknowledge an interpolation of 2016, Garth Brooks revealed an exclusive Gleeson joined TuneCore in 2015 as its TParamore’s 2007 single “.” deal with Amazon Music, for several of his head of marketing and served as its chief Sources with knowledge of the situa- albums to be available exclusively on Ama- marketing officer before being named chief tion confirm that Paramore leader Hayley zon Music Unlimited. revenue officer last year. TuneCore is owned Williams and former guitarist Josh Farro, For Billboard’s 2021 Country Power Players by Paris-based label and distributor Believe. who co-wrote “Misery Business,” are now list, Rich told Billboard, “The share of country “When Andreea joined TuneCore five credited as writers on “Good 4 U,” alongside streams on Amazon Music continues to be years ago, she brought with her a fresh Rodrigo and producer-songwriter Daniel more than two times the industry average.” perspective and proceeded to challenge Nigro. The listing was changed on the web- Page 9 of 19

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site of the American Society of Composers, without ads on Wondery+ before releasing seeking comment from the attorney who Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), and Wil- wide on all podcast platforms. New shows filed the documents was not immediately liams reacted to the update on her Insta- from Tinkercast will include Who, When, returned. gram Story on Tuesday (Aug. 24). Wow!, which will introduce young listeners A judge must approve of the change be- The respective teams of Rodrigo and to “unsung heroes” in the world, and Flip fore it becomes official. Paramore had been in touch about the and Mozi’s Guide to How to Be an Earth- West, who has called himself Ye on his song prior to its May release, sources say. ling, a “cartoon-for-the-ear” show which social media pages for years, tweeted that The pop-punk-tinged “Good 4 U” became will teach kids how to be better caretakers he wanted the change in 2018, saying, “the Rodrigo’s second Hot 100 chart-topper upon of the Earth and its animals. being formally known as Kanye West. I am its release, following “Drivers License,” and “Tinkercast has led the way in engaging YE.” comes in at No. 3 on this week’s chart. the hearts, minds and imaginations of young The moniker was also the title of his 2018 In July, , Jack Antonoff and listeners, creating fun ways to educate and album. He has said in interviews that, along St. Vincent were retroactively added as enrich their lives,” Wondery CEO Jen Sar- with being a shortening of his first name he co-writers on “Deja Vu,” another top 10 hit gent said. “We are thrilled to partner with likes, that it’s a word used throughout the from Rodrigo’s debut album Sour, to ac- the leader in kids and family audio content Bible. knowledge an interpolation of Swift’s 2019 as we continue to build our slate of content West is in the middle of a divorce with song “Cruel Summer.” Swift and Antonoff for everyone to enjoy.” West, who did not ask were previously credited as co-writers on Tinkercast was founded in 2017 by Mere- that her last name be changed back to just Rodrigo’s “1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back,” dith Halpern-Ranzer, Guy Raz and Mindy Kardashian when she filed to split from him which interpolates Swift’s “New Year’s Day.” Thomas. in February. The couple’s four children also “Misery Business,” released on Paramore’s “We are beyond proud to have our kids have his last name. breakthrough 2007 album Riot!, peaked at and family content live alongside Wondery He has been holding a series of stadium No. 26 on the Hot 100. With the newly add- and Amazon Music shows and we can’t wait listening parties for his forthcoming 10th ed writing credits, Williams and Farro have to wow audiences with our new original studio album Donda, which is scheduled to earned their first Hot 100 chart-toppers as through this partnership this fall,” be released before the end of August. songwriters. Halpern-Ranzer, the CEO of Tinkercast, said. This article was originally published Warner Music Wondery, Amazon by The Hollywood Reporter. Nabs Kristen Music Strike Kanye West Asks Burke From Licensing Deal Court to Legally Universal to Run With Tinkercast Change His Name Canadian Label BY J. CLARA CHAN to Ye BY KAREN BLISS ondery and Amazon Music have reached an BY ASSOCIATED PRESS arner Music has hired Kris- exclusive licensing and ad ten Burke away from sales deal with the family- anye just wants to be Ye. Universal Music to head orientedW podcast company Tinkercast. Kanye West filed court its operations in Canada, Beginning in September and extending documents Tuesday (Aug. 24) to makingW her the first woman to head a major through 2022, Wondery and Amazon Music legally change his name. label in the country in 14 years. will have exclusive rights to new and exist- KThe Superior Court filing Burke will take over as president of War- ing podcasts from Tinkercast. The Amazon- says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his ner Music Canada on Oct. 18. owned companies will also have merchan- full name — Kanye Omari West — in favor of The last woman to lead a major label in dising rights to Tinkercast’s products and just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, Canada was Lisa Zbitnew, who ran the re- will expand the business with new offerings with no middle name or last name. named SonyBMG from 2004 to 2007. Before via . The documents, dated Aug. 11 but not sent her, Denise Donlon headed New Tinkercast shows will be avail- into the court system until Tuesday, cite Canada from 2000 to 2003. No other major able a week early on Amazon Music and “personal reasons” for the change. An email label in Canada’s history has had a female in Page 10 of 19

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the top position. pursuit of a considerably bigger settlement and more than 200 times Nirvana’s budget Burke, who is currently executive vp and from the band. for Bleach, the trio’s less-polished debut general manager at Universal Music Canada, Spencer Elden claims he’s the naked lad released two years earlier on Seattle-based where she has worked for more than 20 in the swimming pool on that famous 1991 indie Sub Pop. years, will report to Simon Robson, presi- album cover, and he’s suing the rockers’ sur- Nevermind went on to knock Michael dent, international, recorded music at War- viving members and Kurt Cobain’s estate for Jackson’s Dangerous from No. 1 on the Bill- ner Music Group. She will succeed Steve child sexual exploitation, TMZreports. board 200 dated Jan. 11, 1992, the album was Kane, who has served as president since Elden is said to be suing the band for entered into the National Recording Reg- 2004, and was inducted into the Canadian violating federal child pornography stat- istry in 2004 and, ten years later, Nirvana Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame utes. He claims he never gave consent to was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of in 2015. (Kane did not respond to a request the image, due to being just 4 months of Fame, in 2014. for comment.) age, nor did his legal guardians, according “Kristen is an extremely talented exec to TMZ, based on legal documents. who is well-qualified to pick up the baton Elden also claims the band prom- Billboard R&B Hip- from the amazing Steve Kane as we look ised to cover-up his genitals with a sticker, to write the next chapter in Warner Music but it was never incorporated on the classic Hop Summit 2021 Canada’s history,” Robson said. “I can’t wait art. to collaborate with her as we further expand Now, 30 years later, the famous photo has Brings Out Gucci our local roster and make sure our Canadian created a lifetime of troubles for Elden, the artists continue to benefit from the global docs claims, and he allegedly wants at least Mane, Polo G & firepower of Warner Music.” $150,000 from each of the band members or, Kane, in his own statement, said he knows in Cobain’s case, the late singer’s estate. More the company’s “future is in safe hands,” add- He’s seeking damages, attorney fees, ing that he plans to focus more energy on an injunction to prohibit all parties “from BY HANNAH DAILEY social justice issues and music. (Kane noto- continuing to engage in the unlawful acts riously has shopped for vinyl every weekend and practices described herein,” and a trial e weren’t just about to put since his teens.) by jury, reports, based on its out our R&B Hip-Hop Burke is on the board of directors of the reporters’ own review of the documents. Power Players issue and Canadian Country Music Association and The lawsuit also names photographer Kirk be done with the topic. The Remix Project, which provides arts Weddle and the labels behind its release. BecauseW we take all things groovy very seri- programs for marginalized youth. “The permanent harm he has proxi- ously here at Billboard, it was only a matter “As a country, we’ve always been a hotbed mately suffered includes but is not limited to of time before we launched a huge summit for talent that goes on to find a global stage extreme and permanent emotional distress filled with conversations between today’s and I want to make sure that we’re tapping with physical manifestations, interference coolest musicians and producers to cel- into the diverse music scenes across Canada with his normal development and educa- ebrate the genres of rap, soul, , funk and, to help develop the next generation of tal- tional progress, lifelong loss of income earn- of course, R&B and Hip-Hop. ent,” she said in a statement. ing capacity, loss of past and future wages, At the first ever Billboard R&B Hip-Hop past and future expenses for medical and Summit, presented by Amazon Music’s Ro- psychological treatment, loss of enjoyment tation on Aug. 17, we were not only treated Nirvana Sued of life, and other losses to be described and to an awesome Gucci Mane and Pooh Shi- proven at trial of this matter,” the lawsuit esty performance, but we also got to pick the Over Naked Baby reads. brains of everyone from Polo G to Flo Milli Reps for band members Dave Grohl, Krist to Usher to Moneybagg Yo and more. Oh, ‘Nevermind’ Novoselic and the Cobain haven’t comment- and a super-deserving budding artist took ed on the suit. home the very first R&B Hip-Hop Rising Artwork: Report Produced by Butch Vig, Nevermind is Star Award. considered a seminal work, and one laden Keep reading for a quick summary of ev- BY LARS BRANDLE with some of the standout songs of the erything that went down at Billboard’s first grunge era, including “Smells Like Teen ever R&B Hip-Hop summit, or watch the he baby teased by a $1 bill dan- Spirit,” “Come as You Are,” “In Bloom” and panels for yourself here. gling on a fishing hook in Nir- “Lithium.” Gucci Mane and Pooh Shiesty Per- vana’s Nevermind artwork is all It was funded by $120,000 of Geffen formed T grown up, and he’s reportedly in money — almost twice its original budget, Wearing a snazzy green suit, Gucci Page 11 of 19

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Mane kicked off the summit with a super focusing in on the business side of music released, bringing with it three smash hit classy performance of “Like 34 & 8,” joined industry, writer Neena Rouhani held a vir- singles and going Platinum four times. Bill- by Poosh Shiesty and backlit by flashing tual roundtable between pros Arnold Taylor, board’s executive director of R&B Hip-Hop circles of light. This year’s grandest gather- Gordan Dillard and Tunde Balogun talking Gail Mitchell talked with the legendary R&B ing of hip-hop’s best and brightest individu- about the triumphs and tribulations of being musician/cover star of the latest magazine als was rung in by a musical exhibition that a modern-day music manager. issue and his producers Jermaine Dupri and was both energetic and low-key — perfectly The men in the room are managing names Bryan-Michael Cox about everything that matching the vibes of the interviews and like and Summer Walker. What went into making the album that changed panels that followed. does that entail? “Patience,” according to their careers. Polo G Sat Down With Billboard Writer Taylor. “Sometimes you get a crazy artist as The three reminisced on how they met Heran Mamo a new artist, but when they become super- and the beginnings of the creation process, Polo G joined in for a one-on-one with stars... you have to understand life, it ain’t which involved figuring out how to infuse hip-hop writer Heran Mamo, discussing ev- even about music at that point. I’ve gotta Atlanta’s sound into the record. As they erything from what it takes to be a “GOAT” teach you the walks of life, not just how to were writing, they said they incorporated — resilience, bravery, uniqueness and great- put great music out.” Dillard agreed, saying events happening in real time in Usher’s life ness, according to the Chicago rapper — and a big part of the job is “raising humans” by in the lyrics, which is why the album turned working with on their song “For keeping artists rounded. out to be so soulful. the Love of New York.” “It was just like a big Juggling all the hats of being an artist’s When the three really got going, the testament on how far I came in my career,” manager is incredibly difficult, so Rou- music was becoming so good that Usher he said of the collaboration. hani asked how the guys keep from being literally couldn’t keep his clothes on. “When After a short discussion on the impor- overwhelmed. “It’s about setting boundar- he came back to the studio and he heard tance of drill music, Polo G touched on ies, man,” said Balogun. “I’ll go to therapy, the song, it hit him so well that he got nek- the release and consequential success of I’ll book a vacation — of course, managers’ kid when he recorded the vocals!” Dupri his chart hit “Rapstar,” then shared that vacations ain’t regular vacations, you’re still recalled. he’s working on the deluxe version of on call!” The “New Guard” of R&B Chatted his Billboard 200-topping album Hall of BLXST Won Big About the Genre’s Next Wave Fame. When asked if he’d be adding more Presented by Amazon Music’s Rota- Naima Cochrane led a conversation collaborations for the extended album, “I’ve tion, Billboard’s first ever R&B Hip-Hop Ris- between the “new guard” of R&B — artists never even been a type of artist to be collab- ing Star Award was given to BLXST. As an Victoria Monet, Tone Stith and Joyce Wrice. heavy.” But he also allowed, “This time artist totally unique for his sound and chart The group discussed what it truly means to around, for my deluxe I’ll probably have an success, Billboard recognized him as a musi- be “R&B,” the future of the genre, and why artist or two.”” cian capable of growing into a global icon. some newer artists might want to break To finish out the candid interview, he And this week on Thursday, August 26th away from/expand beyond that label. and Mamo bonded over their “Jordan Year,” at 5:00 p.m. ET, Billboard and Rotation will “I feel like the more time goes on, the a.k.a. turning 23 years old. Polo G’s will present the full Rising Star Award Presenta- harder it gets to write a song that hasn’t begin , and he said his goals are to tion with Blxst. Streaming live on Amazon been written already,” Monet said. “This work on his artistry — and make “a lot of Music’s Channel, the event will generation has been posed with a challenge money.” feature an interview and performance by to come up with more creative ways to say Female Rappers Weighed in for “The Blxst, in addition to a live fan Q&A. the same things we were feeling in the ‘60s, Rappers Playbook” The artist, whose album Sixtape ‘70s, ‘80s.” This summit wouldn’t be right without 2 dropped last month, took a minute to They also talked the difficulties of song- acknowledging the super exciting, ever- thank his family, label and musical influ- writing these days, with Stith saying “I don’t growing market for female artists in rap. ences throughout the years. “O.G.s in the think songwriting is a lost art at all. If you Heran Mamo led a conversation with four of game I grew up listening to — you know, the push the ball further and you just keep try- the genre’s leading ladies — Flo Milli, Kash Pharrells, the Kanye Wests, Ryan Leslie — ing to be creative, it’s going to stand out and Doll, Rubi Rose and Tha Product — the beats and lyrics y’all created just shared it’s going to have it’s time.” on how they got their start, working in a that motivation for me,” he said. “It just The “new guard” trio didn’t go through male-dominated sphere, the importance of convinced me to take that leap of faith, just the video without diving into the “old women supporting women, colorism and to follow my dreams.” guard,” each naming their biggest old school more. Usher, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan- R&B influences. For Monet and Wrice, it’s Three Top Music Managers Talked Michael Cox Broke Down the Making Brandy and Aaliyah, meanwhile Stith loves “Management 101” of 8701 and . Shifting away for a bit from artists and Twenty years ago, Usher’s 8701 was “Memphis MVPs” Ja Morant and Mon- Page 12 of 19

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eybagg Yo Talk Music and Sports defense, however, implied Jane Doe #5’s which include charges of bribery, kidnap- Carl Lamarre facilitated a conversation parents had been attempting to exploit R. ping, forced labor and racketeering. with two Memphis, Tennessee superstars: Kelly from the start via their daughter, citing Reporting by Neena Rouhani. Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant and those letters as evidence. The defense had chart-topping rapper Moneybagg Yo. In her read one of her letters in court, which spite of coming from two entirely different included the following in a post-breakup Metropolitan career paths, the pair of friends had a col- note: “I would have to support you privately laboration of sorts with the rapper — whose but not publicly… just know everything from Opera and album A Gangsta’s Pain spent two weeks here out is politics.” atop the Billboard 200 — creating a track Using the letters in an attempt to cast Orchestra Reach called “Rookie of the Year” for Morant’s doubt on her testimony, the defense also docu-series Promise Land. brought up her father’s attempts to foster Deal, Allowing The two talked about how the song came business connections with Kelly over the together in the studio, the city they now years. (One pitch to the singer involved a Season to Start both represent, their shared work ethic and Bluetooth dildo that would play his music. friendship. “He take pride in the game like I Kelly turned the offer down.) BY ASSOCIATED PRESS take pride in music,” Moneybagg said about Her letters addressed to Kelly included Morant. And when Lamarre asked for their explicit content and lyrics to the Jidenna he Metropolitan Opera reached advice for kids growing up in Memphis song “Bambi.” Other were written as if a four-year agreement with the looking to them as role models, Morant addressing her family, but Jane Doe #5 union for its orchestra, the last responded, “If you don’t believe in yourself, testified the letters were never given to her major deal needed for the com- then who will? It always starts with you.” family and were instead handed directly to Tpany to resume performances following a Kelly, who gave them to his lawyers. The 1 1/2-year layoff caused by the coronavirus prosecution asked if she believed the letters pandemic. The contract with local 802 of R. Kelly Trial: Key were commissioned specifically to protect the American Federation of Musicians, Kelly in a “trial like this,” to which she ratified Tuesday (August 24), replaced an Witness Reads replied, “yes.” agreement that expired July 31. In addition to dueling takes on the letters, “The members of the Met’s great orches- Letters From Their the prosecution and defense sparred over tra have been through Herculean challenges whether her parents tried to make the then- during the 16 months of the shutdown, as Relationship on 17-year-old girl look older during her initial we struggled to keep the company intact,” meeting with Kelly in 2015. The defense said said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager, Stand her mother attempted to make her look “all in a statement. “Now, we look forward to grown” before meeting him, but the pros- rebuilding and returning to action.” To BY JOE LYNCH ecution cited a text message in which her commemorate the occasion, the Met an- mother warned her “not to look too grown” nounced two free, pre-season performances . Kelly’s sex trafficking tri- ahead of the meeting. of Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection,” al continued on Aug. 24-25 in She also testified that Kelly made her have to take place in Damrosch Park on Sept. 4 Brooklyn’s Eastern District of sex with another man as a “punishment” for and Sept. 5. New York courthouse with a breaking one of his rules during their rela- The announcement follows a four-year Rcross-examination of Jane Doe #5 following tionship. She testified that Kelly recorded deal ratified last month by Local One of the her testimony on Monday (Aug. 23), dur- her sexual encounter with a man he referred International Alliance of Theatrical Stage ing which she alleged that R. Kelly began an to as “Nephew” on an iPad: “He basically Employees (IATSE), which represents abusive relationship with her at age 17 that talked us through every single thing to do.” stagehands and ended a lockout that started lasted for five years. Additionally, Jane Doe #5 testified that Dec. 8. The Met reached a four-year agree- Central to the arguments from both the when she sat down for a 2019 interview ment in May with the American Guild of prosecution and defense were a number of with Gayle King on CBS This Morning to de- Musical Artists, which represents the cho- letters that Jane Doe #5 wrote while in a re- fend R. Kelly, he was in the room giving her rus and solo artists. The company has not lationship with the infamous R&B hitmaker. nonverbal cues. In the Brooklyn courthouse performed since March 11, 2020, because of She had previously testified that Kelly as he listened to her testify against him un- the pandemic, canceling 276 performances coerced her to write the letters under the der oath, Kelly sat unflinching, a white mask plus an international tour. advice of his lawyers, and that they included covering half of his face the entire time. The labor strife led to a large protest rally false statements about her parents. The Kelly has pleaded not guilty on all counts, in May. The Met plans to resume perfor- Page 13 of 19

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mances in its house at Lincoln Center for the label’s team in Sydney, “I was blown the Performing Arts with a Verdi requiem away with their ethos and their ambition,” Caetano Veloso on Sept. 11 to mark the 20th anniversary of Example recounts. “I have been given a fair the terrorist attacks. The season starts on deal that puts me and my team in the driv- Signs With Sony Sept. 27 with the Met premiere of Terence ing seat albeit with an incredible world class Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones, the team at our disposal”. Music Brasil, company’s first work by a Black composer. Ahead of the BMG deal, Example joined Company expenses largely are determined the management roster for boutique Bris- Announces New by its 15 union contracts, and the orchestra, bane, Australia-based music company Call chorus and stagehands are the three most & Response, alongside U.K.-based Circle Album significant agreements. Eight. There are smaller expired deals with Example is a bonafide chart star in the BY JESSICA ROIZ Teamsters, designers and scenic artists, box U.K., where he has 15 Top 40 hits, including office employees, camera crews, painters, eight Top 10s and a pair of No. 1 singles, with razilian singer-songwriter and bill posters and high-definition broadcast 2011’s “Changed The Way You Kiss Me” and guitarist, Caetano Veloso has directors. Contracts of the wardrobe and “ Awake.” signed with Sony Music Brasil. costume shop, wigs and makeup, engineers The Brit Award and NME Award-nom- The deal was inked last week and mechanics, the call center, and service inated musician also boasts a U.K. No. 1 Balongside Sony Music Brasil’s President employees expire next July. album with Playing In The Shadows, one of Paulo Junqueiro, Billboard has learned. three Top 10 appearances, and he featured “Caetano Veloso is one of those artists on Calvin Harris’ global hit from 2012, who choose exactly where he wants to be,” Example Signs “We’ll Be Coming Back”. Junqueiro said in a statement. “To our luck Example joins a BMG label roster of and joy, he granted us the honor of choosing With BMG: Australian and New Zealand talent includ- Sony Music.” ing Chet Faker, Hockey Dad, Dope Lemon, Afo Verde, Chairman and CEO of Sony Exclusive Julia Stone, Ladyhawke, Peking Duk (world Music Latin Iberia added: “Caetano’s work ex. ANZ), Tim Minchin, Dune Rats, Winston has always transcended borders, genera- BY LARS BRANDLE Surfshirt, Nyxen and CHAII. tions, fashions, and categorizations. Caetano Last week, the music company announced is a true icon of world music and his con- xample, the multi-platinum British a recording deal with Angus & Julia tribution to Brazilian and Latin culture is artist, songwriter and producer, Stone for Australia and New Zealand, incalculable. With immense pleasure and has signed an exclusive global ahead of the sibling pair’s new album, Life pride, the Sony Music family welcomes recording deal with BMG, Bill- Is Strange. Caetano Veloso today. Thank you, Caetano, Eboard can reveal. “Example is a global hitmaker, an incred- for your trust.” The first release through the arrangement ible artist who has had international radio Born in the state of Bahia, Veloso — whose is Example’s new tune “Every Single Time,” hits and delivered iconic sets on some of the career has a trajectory that spans over 50 due out next Friday (Sept. 3). biggest stages,” comments BMG’s Johns. years — formed part of the Brazilian musical Featuring vocals from Lucy Lucy and “The whole team at BMG is incredibly movement “Tropicalismo,” which combined production from What So Not, the single is excited to take this new Example music to theater, poetry, and music, in the 1960s. A the first lifted from Example’s forthcoming the world.” nine-time Latin Grammy winner and two- eighth studio album. Example’s next LP is expected to arrive in time Grammy winner, Veloso was named the Example (real name Elliot Gleave) and mid-2022. Latin Recording Academy’s Person of the his family is now based in Australia, where Year in 2012. he struck the recording agreement with the Under his new signing contract, Veloso domestic affiliate of BMG. will release his upcoming studio album “I never thought I’d sign another record slated for this year. deal,” he says in a statement. “I’d had so “I was very excited to see that the Sony many experiences over the years—many team, the label that is going to release good but also many negative—that I was my new album of unreleased songs, is so looking forward to being independent for competent,” Veloso said. “I think this will the foreseeable.” contribute a lot to the dissemination of this After meeting Heath Johns, BMG manag- work that I did with such dedication.” ing director Australia & New Zealand, and Page 14 of 19

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work. ‘Always listen to the music and you’ll Composer Lyricist - David Biral Powerhouse be able to feel what’s right.’” Composer Lyricist - Denzel Baptiste Opening night is still a few months from Composer Lyricist - Jack Harlow Choreographers now, but the Talauega brothers are already Composer Lyricist - Kanye West impressed with Frost’s work ethic. “We Composer Lyricist - Montero Hill Rich + Tone just started working with Myles...attention Producers: to detail is what is similar so far. Michael’s Producer - Kanye West Talauega to Join attention to detail was beyond any other Producer - Take A Daytrip human,” they said. “To get even close to that Production Team - Drew Sliger ‘MJ: The Musical’: is ideal to portray him in a show. Myles is Production Team - Ojivolta on the right track and all we’re here to do is Production Team - Roy Lenzo Exclusive keep him on that track.” Programmer - David Biral MJ: The Musical is set to premiere at the Programmer - Denzel Baptiste BY STARR BOWENBANK Neil Simon Theatre on Feb. 1, 2022, with Programmer - Raul Cubina previews beginning on Dec. 6. Vocal Producer - David Biral J: The Musical is getting two Vocal Producer - Denzel Baptiste new additions to its Broad- Engineers: way roster that will move the The Players Assistant Engineer - Ashley Jackson audience come opening night Assistant Engineer - David Biral M— literally. Billboard has learned that iconic Behind Lil X Assistant Engineer - David Dickenson choreography duo Rich and Tone Talauega Assistant Engineer - Drew Sliger will join director and choreographer Chris- & Jack Harlow’s Assistant Engineer - Mervin Hernandez topher Wheeldon for the Michael Jackson- Mastering Engineer - Eric Lagg inspired musical. ‘Industry Baby’: Mixing Engineer - Nickie Jon Pabón The Talauega brothers have made their Mixing Engineer - Patrizio “Teezio” Pigli- mark within the music industry, creat- See the Full apoco ing memorable dances for Jennifer Lopez Recording Engineer - Denzel Baptiste (“Get Right”), (“Fine China”), Credits Recording Engineer - Nickie Jon Pabón (“4 Minutes,” Tour), Recording Engineer - Roy Lenzo and more, even collaborating with Michael BY CHRIS EGGERTSEN Performers: Jackson himself. Ahead of crafting the Background Vocal - Denzel Baptiste dance sequences for the musical, the broth- hree weeks after debuting at No. 2 Background Vocal - Jack Harlow ers share what it was like working with on the Billboard Hot 100, Lil Nas Background Vocal - Montero Hill Michael, how they’re planning to infuse the X and Jack Harlow’s “Industry Bass - David Biral production with the King of Pop’s signature Baby” remains in the chart’s top Bass - Denzel Baptiste style, and how the musical’s star, Myles T10, rising one spot from No. 8 to No. 7 this Keyboards - David Biral Frost, compares. week. Keyboards - Denzel Baptiste “There are stories that go with each move The song is ’s fourth top 10 hit Trumpet - Ryan Svendsen or nuance of Michael’s style of dance. Sto- on the Hot 100 after his record-breaking Vocal - David Biral ries that he shared with us that have mean- smash “Old Town Road” feat. Billy Ray Vocal - Denzel Baptiste ing to why he moves. This gives purpose... Cyrus (19 weeks at No. 1), “Panini” and Vocal - Maclean Porter intent in which in most cases can create “Montero (Call Me By Your Name).” It is Labels: a compass for that dancer or performer. Harlow’s second top 10 on the tally af- Distributor - Sony Music Entertainment Those stories are what we share to help the ter “Whats Poppin” feat. DaBaby, Tory Label - Columbia cast learn his dance style and nuances,” the Lanez and , which hit No. 2 in Explore the full “Industry Baby” credits duo tells Billboard. July 2020. on Jaxsta here. Speaking about a lesson they learned Explore the team of musicians, producers from Michael, the duo says the King of Pop and more behind the track with recording “was quite the philosopher listening to him credits provided by Jaxsta below. talk about the art of dance and music. He Artists: always said that his music comes from the Main Artist - Jack Harlow ‘universe’ and that he is a conduit, and that Main Artist - Lil Nas X being ‘open’ to be able to receive it is the Songwriters: Page 15 of 19

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us knew what “pandemic” meant. As the used the album and how it’s walked with ’s album was released in what was essen- them through a really difficult time or beau- tially a different world, and as it’s still No. tiful season. That’s the best part of this type ‘Look Up Child’ 1, why do you think it has resonated? of an accomplishment. The thing that is so special about music Are you writing or recording or plan- Rules Top is that it really can be timeless. Throughout ning a follow-up album? the record-making process for Look Up Plans on the new record … yes, I’ve been Christian Albums Child, I remember saying I just wanted it to writing and I’m in the process of seeing what be a timeless body of work. I want it to be the theme is going to be. Like, what are some Chart for 100th something that even in 20 years, 30 years, elements that stand out from the songs I have people can still pull up and listen to. written? But I still have a ways to go. The goal Week: ‘Music I think that’s the beauty of music as a would be 2022 that a new record drops, but whole. It can impact you in one way for a we shall see. I am writing, but we’re about to Really Can Be certain season or period of time, and then it go on tour so I’m taking a pause from writing can mean something completely different in and then I’ll start back up. Timeless’ seasons or years that follow. It can be the same exact song, but it just BY JIM ASKER hits you a different way due to whatever Farruko Scores your circumstances are. I think that’s what auren Daigle’s Look Up Child logs this record is doing for people. It’s bring- First No. 1 on Hot its milestone 100th week at No. ing them to a place of home that they 1 on Billboard’s Top Christian remembered back in 2018, reflecting on Latin Songs Chart: Albums chart, extending its record good memories and good moments. They’re Lfor the most time atop the tally in the list’s finding a sense of home in the lyrics and ‘’Pepas’ Is Here to 41-year history. in the sentiment of the record. I feel like On the survey dated Aug. 28, the release when tragedy strikes or when chaos strikes, Stay’ returns to the summit with 5,000 equivalent it’s a beautiful thing to return home and to album units earned in the week ending Aug. remind yourself that there is still good out BY PAMELA BUSTIOS 19, according to MRC Data. there, and I think that’s what people are do- Daigle’s third full-length arrived at No. ing with this record. arruko crosses off a new mile- 1 on the chart dated Did you have any idea at all that the stone in his Billboard’s Hot Latin Sept. 22, 2018, with 115,000 units. It con- album would be so successful, and what’s Songs chart career as his latest currently started at No. 3 on the all-genre the best part of that? Many listeners may single “Pepas” rules the Aug. Billboard 200, boasting the largest week have heard their first faith-based album F28-dated survey. It dethrones Aventura and for a Christian music album since the latter because of your work. Bad Bunny’s “Volví” after its one week in began ranking by equivalent album units in This kind of successful, no. I guess it all charge. late 2014. depends on what your level of success is and “I’ve had a lot of success on the charts, The set has earned 1.9 million equivalent what success means to you. If we’re talking and with this song going viral and global so album units to-date, including 800,000 in about charts, I would definitely say that this fast, it feels great!” Farruko tells Billboard. album sales. It has been bolstered by the record surprised. “I just performed it for the first time at Baja multi-genre hit “,” which dominated But when you’re making a record, you Beach Festival and the energy was insane, the streaming-, airplay- and sales-based Hot hope that it would be something that’s pal- so this news showed me that ‘Pepas’ is here Christian Songs list for a record 132 weeks. atable, and tangible, and livable with people. to stay.” The song also led for 17 To see these charts and to see the things that The dance- track rises 3-1 in its frames and crossed over for a two-week stay have come from the [commercial] success seventh week and earns the Puerto Rican atop Adult Contemporary. of this record is really beautiful because his first No. 1 on the 34-year tally that blends As Look Up Child claims its 100th week it means people are still holding onto it or airplay, streams, and sales. He previously at No. 1 on Top Christian Albums, Bill- finding it for the first time. registered a No. 2 high as a featured act, board caught up with Daigle for her reac- It’s amazing to me,. It really blows my on Sech’s “Relación,” with Daddy Yankee tion, as well as to find out what new music mind. I would say I had desired that it and J Balvin, which also features Rosalía she has planned. would be successful, but to see how effective (September 2020). As a solo act, without an Lauren, first, a big congratula- it has become has been really beautiful. The accompanied artist, a pair of No. 4 peaked tions. This album arrived before most of best part of that is seeing how people have titles have granted him his highest entries Page 16 of 19

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until now (“Obsesionado,” April 2016 and Farruko concludes: “Anything is possible! early ‘70s have been especially well-repre- “La Tóxica,” November 2020). For now, the focus is on enjoying the good sented, with David Crosby, Young, James “Music is universal, and ‘Pepas’ felt right feeling that ‘Pepas’ is bringing to the fans Taylor and Carole King among the previ- when we decided to record it,” Farruko and the success it is having.” ous honorees. continues. “It has foundations of reggaetón Mitchell will be the eighth female solo beats and I liked the vibe; it was something artist to be honored. This compares with 21 new for my usual scope of work or sound. I Joni Mitchell male solo artists, an all-male group (Aero- never thought it would be a No. 1. I am more smith) and a mixed-gender group (Fleet- than thankful with everyone’s acceptance Named 2022 wood Mac). and support of the song.” Mitchell is an eight-time Grammy winner. “Pepas” steps to the Hot Latin Songs sum- MusiCares Person She was inducted into both the Songwrit- mit assisted by gains in all metrics, register- ers Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall ing the biggest increase in streams: a 20% of the Year of Fame in 1997. She received a lifetime boost with 11.6 million U.S. clicks earned in achievement award from the Recording the week ending Aug. 19, according to MRC BY PAUL GREIN Academy in 2002. Data. That’s a 1.9 million increase from its “We are so excited to bring together an previous week, enough to enter the all- oni Mitchell will be the 2022 Musi- amazing line-up of artists to celebrate the genre list’s top 20 (29-18) Cares person of the year, the Record- musical legacy of Joni Mitchell,” Laura and earn Farruko his first No. 1 on Latin ing Academy’s philanthropic partner Segura, executive director of MusiCares, Streaming Songs (2-1). announced Wednesday (Aug. 25). The said in a statement. “She is being honored “Pepas” concurrently pushes up Hot Latin Jlegendary singer/songwriter will receive the not only for her iconic music and lyrics, but Songs supported by airplay. It gains territory honor at the annual gala on Jan. 29, 2022. for her trailblazing spirit and the inspiration on Latin Airplay through a 10-6 thrust with “I’m honored to be chosen as person of she’s brought to so many artists.” 7 million in audience impressions, up 10%, the year by this great charity,” Mitchell said The tribute will be held at the Los An- earned in the week ending August 22. in a statement. “I look forward to being geles Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. The EDM track produced by IAmChino, part of this gala that will help MusiCares 29, 2022, two nights before the 64th annual Sharo Towers, Keriel “K4G” Quiroz and continue their inspired work in providing a Grammy Awards. (Person of the year is Axel Rafael Quezada Fulgencio “Ghetto,” support system for those in need.” usually held on a Friday night, two nights concurrently holds strong at No. 1 on Latin Mitchell is also set to be feted at the before the Sunday telecast, but this year’s Digital Song Sales for a third week with annual Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 5, telecast was bumped to Monday, Jan. 31, 3,000 digital sales, up 5%. about seven weeks before the MusiCares 2022). “The song was not really challenging event. Twenty of the 31 person of the year The person of the year gala is one of to write or put together,” he adds. “The honorees have also been selected as Ken- the most prestigious events held during challenge was coming up with the perfect nedy Center honorees, but this will be the Grammy Week. It includes a reception and chorus, to give it the peak that a dance track first time that an artist will receive both of silent auction, followed by a dinner and con- delivers, and fans expect to hear.” “ these prestigious awards in such quick suc- cert featuring other artists paying tribute to “Pepas” concurrently rules Hot Dance/ cession. received the two the honoree — and, often, a night-capping Electronic Songs for a second week, his awards about nine months apart in 1999 — performance by the person of the year. first No. 1 there. “I’m loving the Lil’ Jon the previous record for a quick double. Tables will be available for purchase Sept. remix so much, which I introed at the Baja Mitchell will be the first person of the 8 at 10 a.m. PT at musicares.org/person- Beach Club this weekend,” Farruko adds. year honoree since Aerosmith two years year. “Also digging the Carnage Remix.” ago. The event was put on hold last year, The event will be produced by the newly With the Hot Latin Songs success, the at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, formed live event broadcast outfit Lewis & club banger pushes new boundaries on the and replaced by the Music on a Mission Clark, which consists of Joe Lewis, founder all-genre Billboard Hot 100. It climbs 52- fundraiser. of the Joe Lewis Company, and R.A. Clark, 33, a new career high for Farruko after the Mitchell will be the first individual hon- president of Lion’s Heart Productions. No. 64-peak “Relación” (Sept. 2020). oree since Dolly Parton three years ago. Clark received an Emmy nod seven years Beyond its Hot Latin Songs coronation, She will be the second artist who was born ago as executive producer of : “Pepas” gains new ground on the Global in Canada to receive the honor; Neil Young The Night That Changed America, a Gram- charts securing a spot in the top 10 on both was the 2010 honoree. my-branded special that was nominated for tallies: It climbs 16-8 on Global 200 and 13-6 A wide range of artists have received the outstanding variety special. Clark is the son on Global Excl. U.S. chart. honor over the years, but artists associated of the legendary Dick Clark, who received a About releasing more Latin/EDM tracks, with the singer/songwriter boom of the trustees award (the equivalent of a life- Page 17 of 19

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time achievement award for non-musical 100 (at No. 8 on the latest list), holds at No. Day and are the next- performers) from the Recording Academy 1 on the Songs of the Summer chart over a closest acts on the all-time rulers list with in 1990. stationary top five, followed by Olivia Ro- six apiece. A statement stresses: “The safety of our drigo’s “Good 4 U,” ’s “Levitating,” Most No. 1s, Rock & Alternative Air- honorees, guests, performers, and staff is Doja Cat’s “Kiss Me More,” featuring SZA, play our first priority. The event will follow all and The Weeknd and Ariana Grande’s “Save 9, necessary COVID-19 precautions, safety Your Tears” at Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5, respec- 6, guidelines and requirements set forth by tively. 6, health officials.” One title enters the Songs of the Summer 6, twenty one pilots Since 1991, money raised from this gala top 10, as Sheeran’s “Bad ” rises 11-10 5, has gone toward MusiCares programs and in its fifth frame on the chart. It concurrent- 4, services that assist the music community. ly climbs to a new No. 2 best on the Hot 100. 3, Offering preventive, emergency and recov- Sheeran scores his latest summer success, 3, ery programs, MusiCares is a safety net sup- as his “Shape of You” wrapped as the No. Foo Fighters’ last three Rock & Alterna- porting the health and welfare of the music 5 season-ending hit on the 2017 Songs of tive Airplay entries have reached No. 1, all community. Founded by the Recording the Summer chart and “I Don’t Care,” with from the band’s most recent album, Medi- Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) , placed at No. 4 for 2019. cine at Midnight. “Shame Shame” crowned charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-be- Check out the top 10 summer songs ev- the tally for 11 weeks starting in November ing of music people through direct financial ery year throughout the Hot 100’s history 2020, followed by “Waiting on a War” (six grant programs, networks of support re- (from the chart’s start in 1958) and the weeks beginning this March). sources, and tailored crisis relief efforts. For latest Songs of the Summer survey in its Concurrently, “Fire” gains on the three more information visit: musicares.org. entirety. spins-based Billboard rock radio charts. It Plus, relieve the 500 biggest warm-weath- lifts 6-3 on Airplay, er hits from over the past six decades-plus 6-5 on Adult and BTS’ ‘Butter’ on the newly-revealed Greatest of All Time 15-13 on Alternative Airplay, all new Songs of the Summer retrospective in highs. “Fire” also bullets at No. 3 on Hot Continues Atop the charts menu on Billboard.com. Hard Rock Songs, its third week in a row at the rank. In addition to its radio airplay, it Songs of the earned 192,000 streams. Foo Fighters Medicine at Midnight debuted at No. 1 on Summer Chart, the Top Rock Albums, Alternative Albums Extend Rock & and Hard Rock Albums. ’s ‘Bad Alternative Airplay Habits’ Hits Top 10 Jerry Garcia’s No. 1 Record With Guitar, Wall of BY GARY TRUST ‘Making a Fire’ TS’ “Butter” retains its spot Sound Equipment atop Billboard’s Songs of the BY KEVIN RUTHERFORD Summer chart (dated Aug. 28). & More Grateful Plus, Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Hab- oo Fighters extend their record Bits” enters the ranking’s top 10. for the most leaders on Bill- Dead Items Going The 20-position Songs of the Summer board’s Rock & Alternative Air- running tally tracks the most popular titles play chart, as “Making a Fire” Up for Auction based on cumulative performance on the Fignites from No. 3 to No. 1 on the survey weekly streaming-, airplay- and sales- dated Aug. 28. BY GIL KAUFMAN based Billboard Hot 100 from Memorial In the Aug. 16-22 tracking period, “Fire” Day through Labor Day (this year encom- earned 5.6 million audience impressions, up otheby’s announced the upcom- passing charts dated June 12 through Sept. 10%, according to MRC Data. ing From the Vault: Property from 11). At the end of the season, the top song of The Dave Grohl-led band boasts nine No. the Grateful Dead and Friends on the summer will be revealed. 1s on Rock & Alternative Airplay, which Wednesday (Aug. 25), which will “Butter,” a nine-week No. 1 on the Hot began in 2009. Cage the Elephant, Green Sfeature a variety of items from the legendary Page 18 of 19

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San Francisco jam band. of LSD” chemist Owlsley “Bear” Stanley No. 11 (chart dated Aug. 21) with only four Among the items up for bid culled from ($10,000-$15,000). days of airplay. It pushes up Tropical Airplay the collections of Grateful Dead Produc- Garcia’s skull-embroidered custom Nudie with a 448% gain in audience impressions, tions and the group’s inner circle are late pants; worn during a few shows in Texas to 5.1 million, earned in the week ending lead singer-guitarist Jerry Garcia’s stage- ($20,000-$30,000) August 22, according to MRC Data. used 12-string Guild Starfire guitar (estimate Pieces from the band’s legendary “wall of “Every time one of my songs gets to No. 1, $50,000-$70,000), as well as 1990s-era stage sound” system — the largest concert sound the overwhelming feeling is gratefulness,” racks used by Garcia and fellow singer-gui- system ever made at the time — created by Royce tells Billboard. “I’m so thankful for tarist Bob Weir (estimated $10,000-$15,000 Stanley for the Dead’s 1974 tour, including the support I have received with my music each) and Garcia’s beloved McIntosh 2300 McIntosh amps, hand-built stage cabinets throughout the years and for this 21st Tropi- amplifier with “Budman” sticker ($5,000- used by Weir, Garcia and drummer Mickey cal Airplay No. 1.” $7,000). Hart (est. from $2,000). Royce powers to his 21st No. 1 on the According to a release announcing the on- Hart’s stage-used Sonar drum set with 27-year chart, and extends his third-most line auction — slated to take place from Oct. cymbals and hardware (est. $10,000- career leaders, standing behind only Marc 7-14 — it will explore “the vast cultural im- $15,000) Anthony (34) and Victor Manuelle (29). It pact of the Grateful Dead, and is highlighted The Dead and Rhino Records announced follows the six-week No. 1 “Si Supieras,” his by stage equipment from all eras of Grateful on Wednesday that they’ve teamed with first win of 2021, which ranks at No. 4 on the Dead tours including surviving components the Coda Collection to host a series of current tally. from the legendary Wall of Sound, as well exclusive archival content, kicking off with “I like to switch things up, and I’ve always as Jerry Garcia’s stage-used equipment and the streaming debuts of three concert films been into fusions, so after releasing a few other touring equipment. There will also be from one of the band’s most beloved eras bachata songs with a more traditional personal items from crew members “Big” (1989-1991). The shows include Live in Fox- sound, I wanted to create something dif- Steve Parish and Lawrence “Ram Rod” boro 7/2/89, the group’s summer tour opener ferent, fresher. And that’s what we accom- Shurtliff, including the latter’s psychedelic from Foxboro, Mass., which will premiere plished with this record,” Royce continues. jumpsuit (estimated $20,000-$30,000). on the channel on Wednesday. “Lao’ a Lao’” is the first single from A public preview will be on display at So- The other films include Live in Wash- Royce’s sixth studio album slated for 2022. theby’s York Avenue galleries from Aug. ington, D.C. 7/12/89 (which will premiere It was co-produced alongside D’lesly “Dice” 19-30, and the full sale contents will be re- on Sept. 8) and Live at Giants Stadium Lora, George Noriega, Miguel Muñoz y vealed in a public exhibition at York Avenue 6/17/91 (coming Sept. 29), which features Giovanny Andrés Fernandez Manzu. Oct. 9-13. “The Grateful Dead are renowned on keyboards and the first “‘Lao’ a Lao’ is the result of my first-ever around the world as one of the most famous “Dark Star Jam” since 1974. Zoom writing session,” Royce remembers. and beloved bands of all time — attracting an “To be honest, I hadn’t written in a while incredibly devoted and loyal community of because of the pandemic, and at first, I fans formed over decades that transformed Prince Royce wasn’t really into the virtual session con- the group into a touchstone of pop culture cept; I didn’t know what to expect, but it that goes far beyond just their music,” Nabs 21st No. 1 on was a great experience.” said Richard Austin, Sotheby’s global head Beyond his Tropical Airplay coronation, of books & manuscripts in a statement. Tropical Airplay “Lao’ a Lao’” concurrently bows at No. 16 on “In carefully curating the auction to the overall Latin Airplay list, Royce’s high- capture the spirit of the band and the com- Chart With ‘Lao’ a est start since “Deja Vu” arrived at No. 15 in munity that it supported, it is especially March 2017 (peaked at No. 3). gratifying to have worked directly with Lao’ Grateful Dead Productions and their inner circle to select objects that chart the earliest BY PAMELA BUSTIOS beginnings of the Grateful Dead throughout their legendary career, while illustrating rince Royce captures his 21st No. the vast influence of the band’s musical and 1 on the Tropical Airplay chart cultural legacy.” as his latest single “Lao’ a Lao’” Other items in the sale include: leads the Aug. 28-dated survey. Garcia’s frequently used, cigarette- P“Lao’ a Lao’” surges 11-1 in its second burned blackface Fender Twin Reverb shell week after its first full tracking week. The ($2,000-$3,000). bachata tune with pop nuances was released A chemistry set from legendary “King Aug. 12 on Sony Music Latin and debuted at Page 19 of 19 LAST THIS ARTIST CERTIFICATION Title PEAK WKS. ON LAST THIS ARTIST CERTIFICATION Title PEAK WKS. ON WEEK WEEK IMPRINT/DISTRIBUTING LABEL POS. CHART WEEK WEEK IMPRINT/DISTRIBUTING LABEL POS. CHART

#1 BILLIE EILISH Happier Than Ever J. COLE 3 2014 Forest Hills Drive 1 1 3 WKS DARKROOM/INTERSCOPE/IGA 1 3 57 51 DREAMVILLE/ROC NATION/COLUMBIA/LEGACY 1 350

DOJA CAT Planet Her DRAKE 5 Scorpion IN BRIEF 5 2 KEMOSABE/RCA 2 8 56 52 YOUNG MONEY/CASH MONEY/REPUBLIC 1 164

OLIVIA RODRIGO Sour CHRIS STAPLETON Starting Over 2 3 GEFFEN/IGA 1 13 58 53 MERCURY NASHVILLE/UMGN 3 40

THE KID LAROI F*ck Love 5 beerbongs & bentleys 4 4 COLUMBIA 1 56 52 54 REPUBLIC 1 173

MORGAN WALLEN Dangerous: The Double Album Death Race For Love 6 5 BIG LOUD/REPUBLIC 1 32 61 55 GRADE A/INTERSCOPE/IGA 1 128 HOT Good Things SHOT 6 DAN + SHAY 6 1 54 THE WEEKND The Highlights 2 28 DEBUT WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE/WMN 54 56 XO/REPUBLIC

$UICIDEBOY$ Long Term Effects Of Suffering RAUW ALEJANDRO Vice Versa NEW 7 G*59 7 1 64 57 DUARS/SONY MUSIC LATIN 17 8

LIL BABY & The Voice Of The Heroes GREATEST WIZKID Made In Lagos 8 8 ALAMO/QUALITY CONTROL/MOTOWN/IGA/CAPITOL 1 11 145 58 GAINER STARBOY/RCA 58 8 Women 9 Pressure Machine 9 1 47 TAYLOR SWIFT Evermore 1 36 NEW ISLAND/REPUBLIC 59 REPUBLIC Rule The 9 10 DUA LIPA Future Nostalgia 3 72 60 60 WALKER HAYES Country Stuff (EP) 60 9 WARNER MONUMENT Top 3 11 YNW MELLY Just A Matter Of Slime 11 1 65 61 3 good kid, m.A.A.d city 2 460 NEW YNW MELLY/300/AG TOP DAWG/AFTERMATH/INTERSCOPE/IGA For the first time in over POP SMOKE 2 Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon BAD BUNNY El Ultimo Tour del Mundo 10 years, the top three 11 12 VICTOR VICTOR WORLDWIDE/REPUBLIC 1 59 62 62 RIMAS 1 38 albums on the weekly 10 13 POLO G Hall Of Fame 1 10 63 63 JOURNEY 15 Journey’s Greatest Hits 10 682 COLUMBIA COLUMBIA/LEGACY Billboard 200 are all by LUKE COMBS 2 What You See Is What You Get TAYLOR SWIFT 2 Lover solo women. 12 14 RIVER HOUSE/COLUMBIA NASHVILLE/SMN 1 93 59 64 REPUBLIC 1 104 Billie Eilish’s Happier 14 15 THE WEEKND 2 After Hours 1 70 67 65 AC/DC 25 Back In Black 4 477 XO/REPUBLIC COLUMBIA/LEGACY Than Ever is steady at 3 My Turn H.E.R. Back Of My Mind No. 1 for a third straight 17 16 QUALITY CONTROL/MOTOWN/CAPITOL 1 77 73 66 MBK/RCA 6 9 BILLBOARD 200 BILLBOARD week (60,000 equivalent 16 17 MONEYBAGG YO A Gangsta’s Pain 1 17 66 67 MEGAN THEE STALLION Good News 2 39 CMG/N-LESS/INTERSCOPE/IGA 1501 CERTIFIED/300/AG album units earned in POST MALONE 3 Hollywood’s Bleeding DOJA CAT Hot Pink 20 18 REPUBLIC 1 102 69 68 KEMOSABE/RCA 9 94 the United States during the week ending Aug. 19, 22 19 JUICE WRLD Legends Never Die 1 58 18 69 The House Is Burning 7 3 GRADE A/INTERSCOPE/IGA TOP DAWG/WARNER down 29%, according to JUSTIN BIEBER Justice BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS 15 Legend: The Best Of... 23 20 RAYMOND BRAUN/DEF JAM 1 22 74 70 TUFF GONG/ISLAND/UME 5 692 MRC Data), while Doja Cat’s Planet Her rises 25 21 QUEEN 5 Greatest Hits 8 452 80 71 SUMMER WALKER Over It 2 98 HOLLYWOOD LVRN/INTERSCOPE/IGA 5-2 (matching its debut JUICE WRLD Goodbye & Good Riddance 2PAC 10 Greatest Hits 28 22 GRADE A/INTERSCOPE/IGA 4 170 82 72 AMARU/DEATH ROW/INTERSCOPE/UME 3 384 and peak) and Olivia

20 Rodrigo’s former No. 1 24 23 FLEETWOOD MAC Rumours 1 438 72 73 Jordi 8 10 WARNER/RHINO 222/INTERSCOPE/IGA Sour falls 2-3. 27 J. COLE The Off-Season 1 14 SZA 2 Ctrl AUG. 24 DREAMVILLE/ROC NATION/INTERSCOPE/IGA 55 74 TOP DAWG/RCA 3 219 The last time that the top three were albums 28 21 25 POP SMOKE Faith 1 5 91 75 YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN Top 1 49 VICTOR VICTOR WORLDWIDE/REPUBLIC NEVER BROKE AGAIN/ARTIST PARTNER GROUP/ATLANTIC/AG credited to solo women 2021 NAS King’s Disease II GUNS N’ ROSES 5 Greatest Hits 3 26 MASS APPEAL 3 2 RE 76 GEFFEN/UME 3 540 was on the Dec. 18, 2010-dated chart, when 26 27 TAYLOR SWIFT Folklore 1 56 70 77 Dreamland 7 41 REPUBLIC WOLF TONE/POLYDOR/REPUBLIC Susan Boyle’s The Gift LUKE COMBS 3 This One’s For You LUKE BRYAN Born Here Live Here Die Here 30 28 RIVER HOUSE/COLUMBIA NASHVILLE/SMN 4 220 78 78 CAPITOL NASHVILLE/UMGN 5 43 was tops, followed by Taylor Swift’s Speak Now 36 29 MACHINE GUN KELLY Tickets To My Downfall 1 47 76 79 JACK HARLOW Thats What They All Say 5 36 EST19XX/BAD BOY/INTERSCOPE/IGA GENERATION NOW/ATLANTIC/AG and Jackie Evancho’s BO BURNHAM Inside (The Songs) POST MALONE 5 Stoney 29 30 BO BURNHAM/IMPERIAL/REPUBLIC 7 11 77 80 REPUBLIC 4 245 . Honorable mention 32 31 ARIANA GRANDE Positions 1 42 85 81 Eternal Atake 1 76 REPUBLIC GENERATION NOW/ATLANTIC/AG goes to the July 23, 2011, MIGOS Culture III LIL DURK The Voice 33 32 QUALITY CONTROL/MOTOWN/CAPITOL 2 10 84 82 ALAMO/GEFFEN/IGA 2 35 chart, when Beyoncé’s

HARRY STYLES 2 Fine Line ED SHEERAN 4 ÷ (Divide) 4, ’s 21 and Selena 34 33 ERSKINE/COLUMBIA 1 88 81 83 ATLANTIC/AG 1 233 Gomez & The Scene’s MORGAN WALLEN If I Know Me BEN PLATT Reverie 37 34 BIG LOUD 10 151 NEW 84 ATLANTIC/AG 84 1 When the Sun Goes

TRAVIS SCOTT 3 ASTROWORLD GEORGE HARRISON 6 All Things Must Pass Down were Nos. 1-3. 40 35 CACTUS JACK/GRAND HUSTLE/EPIC 1 159 7 85 GNOME/CLADERSTONE/CAPITOL/UME 1 40 (The Scene was Gomez’s CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL 10 Chronicle The 20 Greatest Hits DRAKE 6 Take Care 41 36 FANTASY/CONCORD 18 537 93 86 YOUNG MONEY/CASH MONEY/REPUBLIC 1 442 all-male backing band.

EST GEE Bigger Than Life Or Death YUNG BLEU Moon Boy Her first solo-billed 38 37 WARLIKE/CMG/INTERSCOPE/IGA 7 5 71 87 VANDROSS/EMPIRE 12 4 album was Stars Dance ROD WAVE SoulFly THE WEEKND 3 Starboy 35 38 ALAMO/GEFFEN/IGA 1 21 86 88 XO/REPUBLIC 1 231 in 2013.)

TYLER, THE CREATOR Call Me If You Get Lost LIL TJAY Destined 2 Win —KEITH CAULFIELD 31 39 COLUMBIA 1 8 88 89 COLUMBIA 5 20

ELTON JOHN Diamonds TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS 12 Greatest Hits 43 40 ROCKET/ISLAND/UME 7 197 87 90 MCA/GEFFEN/UME 2 423

ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST 8 Hamilton: An American Musical KANYE WEST 5 Graduation 42 41 HAMILTON UPTOWN/ATLANTIC/AG 2 308 79 91 ROC-A-FELLA/DEF JAM 1 185

BILLIE EILISH 4 When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE Life Rolls On 39 42 DARKROOM/INTERSCOPE/IGA 1 125 75 92 BMLG 21 27

EMINEM 7 Curtain Call: The Hits 42 DUGG Free Dem Boyz 46 43 SHADY/AFTERMATH/INTERSCOPE/IGA 1 542 94 93 4PF/CMG 8 13

POLO G The GOAT LIL UZI VERT Luv Is Rage 2 45 44 COLUMBIA 2 66 96 94 GENERATION NOW/ATLANTIC/AG 1 208

BAD BUNNY YHLQMDLG BTS BTS, The Best 49 45 RIMAS 2 77 19 95 VIRGIN 19 2

DJ KHALED Khaled Khaled & VARIOUS ARTISTS Young Stoner Life: Slime Language 2 44 46 WE THE BEST/EPIC 1 16 90 96 YOUNG STONER LIFE/300/AG 1 18

SLEEPY HALLOW Still Sleep? KANYE WEST 3 My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy 51 47 WINNERS CIRCLE/RCA 38 12 83 97 ROC-A-FELLA/DEF JAM 1 147 THE BILLBOARD 200 CHART RANKS THE MOST POPULAR ALBUMS OF THE WEEK, AS COMPILED BY MRC DATA, BASED ON MULTIMETRIC CONSUMPTION (BLENDING TRADITIONAL ALBUM SALES, TRACK EQUIVALENT ALBUMS AND STREAMING EQUIVALENT ALBUMS).

GIVEON When It’s All Said And Done... Take Time ROD WAVE Pray 4 Love 48 48 NOT SO FAST/EPIC 5 23 92 98 ALAMO/IGA 2 72

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