How do you build a fanbase? Are 360 Deals really that scary? Should you sign a record deal? We spoke with music power players about the pros, cons, purpose, and functions of record labels, A&RS and, ...

Hip Hop record labels have played a pivotal role in shaping the culture and sound of the genre by driving innovation and propelling multiple artists from its roster to superstardom. As the genre ...

Record labels have been around for decades and, for a long time, being signed to one meant that an artist made it in the music industry. But what does a label actually do, how do they make a profit ...

From executive turnover to the threats posed by AI, here are the biggest stories that dominated the label sphere this past year. By Dan Rys As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to begin the annual ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a data analyst, marketer and founder of Westcott Multimedia. The effectiveness of a record label’s marketing capabilities is ...

At the time of this writing, the Spotify charts are led by pop and hip-hop acts like Post Malone, Dua Lipa and Selena Gomez. But Mike Sniper isn't worried. As founder of Captured Tracks, the seminal ...

Record labels exist to sell music from artists who only receive a small percentage of profits unless they run their own labels. Usually major labels finance manufacturing and distribution costs and ...

In honor of Power Players week, Billboard's Hip-Hop team celebrates the legendary hip-hop labels that molded the superstars we love. As Hip-Hop shaped the sound of the streets and transformed the ...