In the past 24 hours, the music world has seen a mix of new releases, notable performances, and significant industry updates.
On the charts, the week of December 28, 2024, sees some interesting movements. Brett Eldredge's "A Holly Jolly Christmas" has made a significant gain, jumping up 13 spots, while Tyler, The Creator's "Sticky" featuring GloRilla, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne experienced the biggest drop, falling 11 spots[1].
In new music releases, December 2024 is wrapping up with several notable albums. YoungBoy Never Broke Again has released his latest LP, "I Just Got a Lot on My Shoulders," despite his impending prison sentence. This album marks his first project of 2024 and includes several singles he has been releasing throughout the year[2].
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are also making headlines with their reunion album "Missionary," set to drop on December 13. This 15-track album features guest appearances from Eminem, 50 Cent, and Method Man, among others. Additionally, DMX's posthumous release "Let Us Pray: Chapter X" has arrived, featuring tracks with Snoop Dogg, Lecrae, and Killer Mike[2].
On the performance front, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is set to perform two shows at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on December 28. This year's tour marks the return of their rock opera "The Lost Christmas Eve" for the first time since 2013, promising a spectacular show with pyrotechnics, lasers, and their signature storytelling[3].
In industry updates, Apple Music is preparing to end 2024 with a New Year's Eve livestream event and a 24-hour DJ takeover. Meanwhile, Audius, a decentralized music service, has inked a multi-territory licensing deal with ICE, a significant move in the music licensing landscape[4].
Mariah Carey's Christmas track is also dominating TikTok, beating out Wham's classic holiday songs. Def Jam Recordings has launched a FAST channel on the video service Tubi, reflecting the growing trend of free, ad-supported streaming television[4].
Finally, on the legal front, music publishers are facing a setback in their lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, adding to the ongoing debates around AI in music[4].
Thanks for listening to the Music News Tracker Podcast and be sure to subscribe.
For great Music deals
https://amzn.to/3BPL8A7
Or check out these podcasts http://quietplease.ai
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
