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 ...

At Park Ave CDs in Orlando, one section of the store is devoted to Florida artists. Not Tom Petty or Marilyn Manson, but the smaller, up-and-coming bands that may not be familiar to listeners. “It ...

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 ...

Running a record label these days isn’t easy. There was a time when record execs ruled the musical world, serving as the chief gatekeepers of what music would ever see the light of day. Now, labels ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...