Tainy has stepped up to the plate as the official music producer for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking the first original tournament soundtrack for Major League Baseball. For the three-track project — out now — the Puerto Rican hitmaker recruited Mexican-American singer/songwriter Becky G, K-pop sensation YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Puerto Rican rappers […]

The recorded music market grew by 13.7% in 2025, reaching 409.5 million euros ($475.7 million) in industry value, according to the annual report from PROMUSICAE (Producers of Music of Spain), the association that represents over 95% of Spain’s music market. Music sales — including digital and physical formats — generated 343.7 million euros ($399.3 million), […]

As analyzed by Billboard in 2025, songs are increasingly lasting in the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100. Contributing factors cited include a bevy of beloved hits from both established and newer acts, enhanced artist development campaigns and streaming’s ability to help lessen fatigue of acts’ biggest singles by spreading listening across their catalogs. […]

Following the acquisition of the Blackground/Black Fountain Publishing catalog, a new music publishing company is being launched. Billboard can report exclusively that Legacy Publishing is helmed by veteran music executive Chaka Zulu with partners Paris Kirk and Boikai Cummings. Encompassing more than 800 songs, the catalog houses key recordings by Aaliyah, Missy Elliott and Timbaland, […]

On a blustery October night in Brooklyn, an unusual crowd gathered outside the opulent Kings Theatre. Bedecked in embroidered black hoodies and sleek suede baseball caps, much of the assembled also wore $ad Boyz streetwear — a brand many of them touted not only on their clothing but permanently, on their skin. Take Omar, an […]