The Year in Dance/Electronic Charts: The Chainsmokers, Major Lazer, Calvin Harris & More
The Chainsmokers charged to No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart three times in 2016, sparking the DJ duo’s (Drew Taggart and Alex Pall) coronation as Billboard‘s top Dance/Electronic artist of 2016. In the 2016 chart year (covering charts dated Dec. 5, 2015, through Nov. 26, 2016), The Chainsmokers held the top spot on Hot…
The Best Music Marketing of 2016
Each year I break down the standouts in music marketing, picking the best performers based on the concept, innovation, presence in culture and execution. This year we can firmly say the divide between music promotion and brand collaborations no longer exists and record labels are building out their creative, content and influencer offerings. This…
Interview: Swizz Beatz Talks Art And Why He’s Bringing His No Commission Showcase To London
On Dec. 8, legendary hip-hop producer, rapper and art collector, Swizz Beatz will be bringing No Commission, the art and music showcase, to London. The idea behind the project, which is a collaboration between Swizz Beatz’s The Dean Collection and rum brand, BACARDÍ, is to give upcoming and emerging visual artists the opportunity to display and sell their…
