REWIND: The New Music Industry’s Week In Review

In this cycle back through the week’s music industry news, we revisit the uptick in illegal stream ripping, UMG’s plan to proceed with pulling out of its Prince deal, the new definition of “a big hit” and more!

• Illegal Stream Ripping Is Soaring And YouTube Is The Source [New Study]

• UMG Moving Forward With Plan To Pull Out Of Prince Deal

• Jay-Z Album 4.44 Now Streaming On Apple, Amazon, Other Music Services – Except Spotify

• Top 4 Music Business Stories You Missed Over The Long Holiday Weekend

• New Definition Of “A BIG Hit” Is 2 Billions Streams

• Feds Charge Fyre Festival Organizer With Fraud

• Deezer’s Acquisition Of SoundCloud Could Transform It’s Market

• Narrative [Mark Mulligan]Kanye West Exits Jay-Z’s Tidal, Claims He’s Owed $3M