The Music Industry's Revenue Increased by $1.4 Billion USD Last Year
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The Music Industry's Revenue Increased by $1.4 Billion USD Last Year

Streaming is responsible for the change.

Hip-Hop & R&B Made up 50% of 2017's Most-Streamed Songs
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Hip-Hop & R&B Made up 50% of 2017's Most-Streamed Songs

500 of the top 1,000 songs.

Spotify Hit With $1.6 Billion USD Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
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Spotify Hit With $1.6 Billion USD Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Over a fifth of the service’s songs are involved.

Drake's 'More Life' Crowned Most Listened to Album of 2017
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Drake's 'More Life' Crowned Most Listened to Album of 2017

Although, technically, it’s a playlist.

Kanye West Is Reportedly Launching His Own "Yeezy Sound" Streaming Service
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Kanye West Is Reportedly Launching His Own "Yeezy Sound" Streaming Service

Going up against JAY-Z?

Hip-Hop Takes the Throne, Passes Rock as Most Consumed Genre in U.S.
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Hip-Hop Takes the Throne, Passes Rock as Most Consumed Genre in U.S.

Tell rock music to move over.


Spotify Responds to Accusations of Adding Fake Artist Accounts to Playlists
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Spotify Responds to Accusations of Adding Fake Artist Accounts to Playlists

“We do not and have never created ‘fake’ artists .”

The U.S. Music Industry Had Its Biggest Year Thanks to Music Streaming Services
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The U.S. Music Industry Had Its Biggest Year Thanks to Music Streaming Services

Doubling in user subscriptions.

Streaming Is Officially the Most Popular Method of Music Consumption in America
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Streaming Is Officially the Most Popular Method of Music Consumption in America

There were more streams on an average day in 2016 than song downloads for the entire year.

Report Shows Music Subscription Streaming Numbers Are Soaring
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Report Shows Music Subscription Streaming Numbers Are Soaring

Paying for music is in again.

Spotify Looks to Amp up Music Discovery by Purchasing SoundCloud
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Spotify Looks to Amp up Music Discovery by Purchasing SoundCloud

The music streaming stalwart is apparently in “advanced talks” to buy the audio platform.

Stream Young Thug's New Album 'No, My Name is JEFFERY' Now
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Stream Young Thug's New Album 'No, My Name is JEFFERY' Now

With features from Gucci Mane, Migos, Travi$ Scott, Wyclef Jean and more.

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