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Sony Music

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

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Business Wars

Business Wars · Apr 1, 2026

Spotify vs Apple Music | Who Stopped the Music? | 1

Major record label; first to agree to license music to Spotify in US, breaking industry resistance

Music streaming business models and unit economicsRecord label licensing negotiations and royalty structuresFree tier strategy and freemium conversion funnels
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Adam Carolla Show

Adam Carolla Show · Mar 27, 2026

Graham Parker + Wyclef Jean (Carolla Classics)

Record label that signed The Fugees and released their breakthrough album 'The Score' which sold over 20 million copies

Professional partnerships and long-term collaboration dynamicsImmigration and socioeconomic mobility in AmericaWelfare dependency and personal agency
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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Mar 2, 2026

LUKE COMBS: The Man Behind The Success (Marriage, Fatherhood & Life With OCD)

Record label that received Luke's first album; all collaborators on debut record had no publishing deals initially

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Pure-O variant managementFatherhood and work-life balance in high-demand careersMental health advocacy and destigmatization
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On with Kara Swisher

On with Kara Swisher · Feb 23, 2026

The Story Behind Netflix’s Most Popular Film Ever

President Spring Aspers supported the film's music strategy; multiple songs from soundtrack charted on Billboard Hot 100

Original Content Strategy in StreamingAnimation Production and Directorial DebutK-pop and Korean Cultural Representation in Film
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One Song

One Song · Jan 29, 2026

Fugees' "Ready or Not" w/ Wyclef Jean

Label that had to remove Fugees albums from shelves and negotiate Anya sample clearance after release

Beat Production Techniques (NPC 60, Linn 9000, Akai S-900, Juno 106 synthesis)Sample Sourcing and Clearance (Anya/Bodica sample, licensing negotiations, post-release agreements)Three Sonic Stereo Production Philosophy (minimalist arrangement theory)
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R&B Money

R&B Money · Jan 22, 2026

Marc Byers

Parent company of Columbia; discussed in context of artist deals and publishing

Artist Development and MentorshipMusic Industry Infrastructure and Label StrategyA&R Decision-Making and Talent Identification
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Music Saved Me Podcast

Music Saved Me Podcast · Jan 21, 2026

Singer Songwriter Jessica Lynn : How Music Saved Me From Self Doubt and Forged My Path in Country Rock

Major label referenced as example of industry connection Jessica Lynn never had as independent artist

Independent Artist Business ModelVocal Health and Performance RecoveryMusic Authenticity vs. Commercial Viability
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Tech Won't Save Us

Tech Won't Save Us · Jan 1, 2026

How Spotify Remade the Music Industry w/ Liz Pelly [Replay]

One of three major record labels controlling significant music rights and negotiating leverage with streaming platforms

Spotify business model and historyMusic streaming royalty systems and compensationAlgorithmic recommendation and personalization
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Starter Story

Starter Story · Sep 30, 2025

The Underdog: From Life Changing Accident to $100M/Year | Starter Story

Kent worked as music producer while co-founding NeuroGum before leaving to focus on the business

Founding a consumer supplement brandSpinal cord injury recovery and disability entrepreneurshipCo-founder selection and partnership dynamics
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R&B Money

R&B Money · Mar 19, 2025

Terry "TR" Ross

Major label that signed Ashanti and Tory Kelly through various imprints; Erica Grayson was publisher

Music production company operations and studio managementArtist development and A&R strategyPublishing deals and producer compensation structures
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