Nas uses N word for album
Nas announced at a New York gig that his next album, due in December, will be titled 'Nigga', a title Wikipedia has reported citing sources, though Def Jam has yet to confirm it.…
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Armour tries to resurrect Beyonce lawsuit
Songwriter Jennifer Armour is appealing a ruling that dismissed her claim Beyonce copied lyrics from her song Got A Little Bit Of Love For You for Baby Boy.…
SonyBMG makes A&R and promotions appointments
Nick Huggett joins Columbia as Head of A&R, formerly of XL Recordings, and Nick Bray rejoins RCA as Director of Promotions, formerly of Polydor.…
The Dylan show: part two
Bob Dylan's radio show 'Theme Time Radio Hour' returns for a second season on BBC 6 Music on 19 September, with Luke Wilson, John Cusack and Ellen Barkin as guests.…
Perry Farrell collaborates with 50 Cent and Kelly Rowland on Satellite Party album
Perry Farrell has recorded with 50 Cent and Kelly Rowland for Satellite Party's debut and will release it independently, using Columbia only for distribution.…
Jay-Z reportedly in talks to move to Columbia as executive
The New York Daily News reports Jay-Z may leave his role at Def Jam for an executive job at Columbia, while HitsDailyDouble says Def Jam renewal talks are ongoing.…
Team Go sub Pop in the US
The Go Team have signed with indie Sub Pop for the US release of their new album, rather than renewing with SonyBMG's Columbia.…
Prince stuff
Prince will release Planet Earth through Columbia on 16 July, and has added six more dates at The O2, making a 21-night residency.…
Rubin Columbia US role confirmed
SonyBMG has confirmed producer Rick Rubin is joining its Columbia US division, bringing his American Recordings label, with his exact role still to be confirmed.…
Rubin for Columbia US job rumours continue
Rick Rubin reportedly attended a SonyBMG group meeting in Las Vegas, adding weight to rumours he will take a top job at Columbia US.…
SonyBMG launch new A&R blogs for demo submission
SonyBMG has launched A&R blogs for Columbia and RCA, making them the only route for unsigned bands to submit demos from now on.…
Jeff Buckley album in May
A Jeff Buckley compilation, So Real: Songs From Jeff Buckley, is due on 28 May to mark the tenth anniversary of his death.…