AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Audio Business: Deezer says fully AI music hit 50%+ of daily uploads (90,000 tracks), while Deezer also cracks down on AI-generated music and fake streaming; meanwhile, the AFM is pushing back in court to keep its lawsuit alive against Universal and Warner over Suno/Udio AI licensing deals. Streaming & Pricing: Apple Music raised subscription prices in multiple markets, citing rising licensing costs, adding pressure to already tight music budgets. Music Tech Partnerships: Spotify rolls out its first global music video chart and expands its video push; Musixmatch will sponsor the Women In Music Awards Businesswoman of the Year category. Global Market Watch: Burna Boy is back at #1 as Africa’s best-selling artist (14.46m equivalent album units). Live/Production: Tyler Perry Studios adds a virtual production-enabled soundstage for film, TV, music videos, and livestreams by end-2026. Legal/Industry: Sony files another AI infringement lawsuit against Udio, alleging 30,000 songs were used to train models. Local Scene: A new virtual production soundstage and multiple community music events highlight how venues keep adapting.
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