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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest power shifts happening behind the music—from Universal’s lawsuit against DistroKid and the industry’s crackdown on AI-driven streaming fraud to the rise of licensed AI, copyright, and new royalty models. Spotify is investing in 10,000 independent artists through Fresh Finds Forward, while Taylor Swift’s music videos push Spotify deeper into the YouTube territory. We also unpack Oasis’ new ticketing strategy, billions flowing into live entertainment, HYBE’s global talent machine, and the growing battle over fan data, discovery, and infrastructure. Plus, we explore unclaimed royalties and why independent artists need to understand their contracts, licensing, metadata, and ownership. The biggest takeaway? The song is only the product: the real music business is the ecosystem, technology, data, and money surrounding it.

Music In Episode

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Song:

• “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin
• “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess
• “You and I” Suz Control

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry unpacks Spotify’s AI remix plans, 50 million AI spam tracks, major copyright battles, and Universal Music’s cost-cutting moves. From Miley Cyrus’s chart drop to Taylor Swift’s fan economy and global pop’s expansion, we explore why streams, followers, and viral moments don’t always translate into lasting revenue. We dive into copyright termination rights, AI training lawsuits, music licensing, streaming fraud, catalog ownership, and the fight to protect creators’ intellectual property. For independent artists, the opportunity lies in understanding contracts, protecting masters and publishing, building direct-to-fan relationships, and turning attention into sustainable income. Final tip: Don’t copy superstar strategies blindly.

Music in this episode:

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Songs: “Something in the Water” — Sh!tty Princess, Katie Welch; “I Love You” — Sh!tty Princess; “Mountains” — Sh!tty Princess

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry unpacks entertainment’s power players, from Grammy voting and billion-dollar AI startups to Taylor Swift’s fan-driven influence and Joe Rogan’s massive media deals. We explore intellectual property, master ownership, music licensing, streaming economics, and how creators turn cultural influence into business leverage. As the Grammys expand into new categories and streaming platforms, we examine independent music, genre-blending, and why artistic excellence shouldn’t depend on major-label backing. The takeaway for independent artists: followers don’t guarantee revenue or ownership, protect your copyrights, understand contracts, and build direct-to-fan relationships. You don’t need a superstar audience to succeed. You need ownership, a smart monetization strategy, and loyal fans.

Music in this episode:

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Songs: “Something in the Water” — Sh!tty Princess, Katie Welch; “I Love You” — Sh!tty Princess; “Mountains” — Sh!tty Princess

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry goes deeper than the headlines to unpack who really controls music’s power, money, and intellectual property. From Taylor Swift engineering fan consumption and Drake challenging Grammy authority to Sony fighting AI deepfakes, streaming fraud, catalog acquisitions, and AI licensing, the industry is rewriting the rules of ownership. We explore artist identity, authenticity, metadata, copyright, royalties, fandom, and why AI may make human creativity and verification more valuable… not less. Plus, we examine the rise of hardcore, genre-blending, nostalgia, and why artists may be moving from an attention economy into a trust economy. The takeaway: you may not be able to outspend the majors or outproduce AI, but you can build something they can't manufacture: real community, real fans, and lasting trust.

Music in this episode:

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Songs: “Something in the Water” — Sh!tty Princess, Katie Welch; “I Love You” — Sh!tty Princess; “Mountains” — Sh!tty Princess

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

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PodBean EJazzRadio

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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking night, Madonna’s legacy, and how artists are transforming into creative institutions and global brands. We dive into Billboard chart history, cross-genre hits, artist longevity, album rollouts, fandom, visual storytelling, and the growing business of owning your audience and intellectual property. Plus, AI music takes center stage as streaming platforms confront fraudulent streams, AI-generated tracks, metadata, royalties, copyright, and the challenge of distinguishing AI-assisted creation from fully synthetic music. With Grammy FYC season underway, Spotify and the broader streaming ecosystem facing new questions around artist discovery and fraud, the music business is becoming increasingly driven by data, technology, ownership, and fan engagement.

Music in this episode:

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Songs: “Something in the Water” — Sh!tty Princess, Katie Welch; “I Love You” — Sh!tty Princess; “Mountains” — Sh!tty Princess

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Apple Music

Spotify

PodBean EJazzRadio

FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com

Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST

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This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the growing battle over music ownership as private equity moves deeper into independent catalogs and AI reshapes copyright, licensing, and artist rights. We dive into music finance, master ownership, catalog acquisitions, AI consent, streaming fraud, metadata, royalties, and why reading the fine print has never been more important. Spotify is investing in emerging independent artists while introducing AI artist identities, raising bigger questions about discovery, audience ownership, data, and the difference between using AI and being an AI artist. Plus, the 2026 MTV VMAs bring Madonna back to the stage and Taylor Swift into a new director-focused honor. From masters and royalties to AI, streaming, publishing, and fandom, the future of music increasingly comes down to who owns the rights and controls the ecosystem.

Music In Episode

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Song:

• “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin
• “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess
• “You and I” Suz Control

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Apple Music

Spotify

PodBean EJazzRadio

FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com

Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST

© 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry breaks down the biggest power shifts happening behind the music—from Universal’s lawsuit against DistroKid and the industry’s crackdown on AI-driven streaming fraud to the rise of licensed AI, copyright, and new royalty models. Spotify is investing in 10,000 independent artists through Fresh Finds Forward, while Taylor Swift’s music videos push Spotify deeper into the YouTube territory. We also unpack Oasis’ new ticketing strategy, billions flowing into live entertainment, HYBE’s global talent machine, and the growing battle over fan data, discovery, and infrastructure. Plus, we explore unclaimed royalties and why independent artists need to understand their contracts, licensing, metadata, and ownership. The biggest takeaway? The song is only the product: the real music business is the ecosystem, technology, data, and money surrounding it.

Music In Episode

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Song:

• “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin
• “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess
• “You and I” Suz Control

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Apple Music

Spotify

PodBean EJazzRadio

FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com

Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST

© 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.

TBT to one of our most popular episodes of the past two months:

This week on Music Business, Morgan Perry explores why it may be the best (and most confusing) time ever to build a music career. From AI and music copyrights to Wall Street investing in catalogs, the episode reveals where real opportunities and ownership stakes are emerging. Morgan breaks down why strong branding, touring, and unforgettable fan experiences can matter more than chasing viral moments. She also examines the streaming attention war and how artists can become part of fans’ daily lives instead of simply competing for streams. As labels evolve and technology reshapes the industry, this episode uncovers the strategies artists need to build careers that actually last.

Music In Episode

Intro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Song:

• “FEELZ” Kirsten Collins, Sh!tty Princess, Nathalie Bonin
• “Same Starts” Sh!tty Princess
• “You and I” Suz Control

Outro: “Women in Music” — Sh!tty Princess

Apple Music

Spotify

PodBean EJazzRadio

FOLLOW Instagram: @therealmomoent TikTok: @therealmomoent Email: momoentertaInmentllc@gmail.com

Listen to Music Business on all streaming platforms & Ejazz Radio Wednesday & Thursday 11am PST

© 2026 Momo Entertainment. All rights reserved.