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UMG Bringing Their Music Back to TikTok After Reaching a New Deal

Lina D — Fri, 03 May 2024 06:10:00 +0000

Fans lost it when Universal Music Group pulled songs from the world’s leading artist from TikTok, but those days will soon be behind us. UMG managed to reach a new licensing deal with the social media platform, and they’ll soon start using it again to promote their artists.

TikTok’s old licensing agreement with UMG expired on January 31, and the feud between them erupted after they failed to find a common ground. UMG accused TikTok of “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music”, refusing to sign a new deal before getting fair compensation for their artists and protection from the harmful effects of AI.

Two months later, UMG and TikTok finally patched things up, and songs by the likes of Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey will soon be available on TikTok again. According to UMG’s CEO Lucian Grainge, their new deal with TikTok “focuses on the value of music, the primacy of human artistry, and the welfare of the creative community.”

Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, described music as an integral part of this social media platform and said they’re pleased to have found a path forward with Universal Music Group.

“We are committed to working together to drive value, discovery, and promotion for all of UMG’s amazing artists and songwriters, and deepen their ability to grow, connect, and engage with the TikTok community,” said Chew in a statement.

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Taylor Swift’s Songs Return to TikTok

Mark T — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 06:45:00 +0000

Fans lost it after Universal Music pulled its songs from TikTok earlier this year, but one artist seems to be immune to their ongoing feud. Taylor Swift’s songs reappeared on this social media platform ahead of the release of her upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department.

Swift was one of the artists whose songs were pulled from the platform after TikTok failed to renew their licensing deal with Universal Music. The label was seeking fair compensation for their artists and protection from AI and piracy, and they refused to renew their deal after TikTok reportedly refused their conditions.

Music by artists licensed to UMG was removed from TikTok’s General Music Library at the time, affecting the likes of Swift, SZA, Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Coldplay, and Kendrick Lamar. Smaller artists suffered an even bigger blow, losing an important promotional tool that helped them put their music on the map.

Three months later, some of Swift’s songs are back on TikTok, including “Lover,” “Anti-Hero,” “Cruel Summer”, “Cardigan”, and Taylor’s Versions of some of her re-recorded hits. It’s unclear if Swift reached a separate deal with TikTok or if she was able to take this step because she owns the copyright to her music under her Universal deal from 2018.

Swift’s music reappeared on TikTok just in time for the release of her next album The Tortured Poets Department, set to hit the shelves on April 19.

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Universal Music Pulls Songs From the World’s Leading Artists From TikTok

Kate A — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 06:46:00 +0000

Music has always been an integral part of TikTok, but songs of some of the world’s leading artists will no longer be available on this platform. Universal Music Group decided to pull music from the likes of Taylor Swift, Drake, and Olivia Rodrigo from TikTok after failed negotiations to renew their licensing agreement.

The licensing agreement between UMG and TikTok expired on January 31, and their attempts to renew it didn’t pan out. UMG-owned music featured in TikTok videos will be muted from this point on, including songs from some of the world’s leading artists, ranging from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and Ariana Grande to Drake, The Weeknd, and Lana Del Rey.

Universal Music Group released a lengthy statement explaining their decision to cut ties with TikTok. They accused the social media platform of bullying them into accepting a bad deal and “trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music.”

They listed several demands that TikTok failed to meet, including fair compensation for artists and songwriters, protecting human artists from the harmful effects of AI, and online safety for TikTok’s users.

TikTok’s representatives described UMG’s decision as sad and disappointing, adding that “they have chosen to walk away from the powerful support of a platform with well over a billion users that serves as a free promotional and discovery vehicle for their talent.”

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Selena Gomez & Ice Spice Among TikTok’s Most Popular 2023 Artists

Nikoleta P — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 06:40:00 +0000

TikTok allowed many rising stars to put their songs on the map, and it continued reshaping the music industry in 2023. The list of the top songs and artists on this social media platform this year is in, with Selena Gomez, Natalie Jane, and Ice Space leading the way.

The list of the top artists and songs has been released as a part of the platforms’ “Year on TikTok 2023” celebration. TikTok’s head of operations Adam Presser called it “a way for us to honor some of the standout moments that have happened on TikTok throughout the year.”

Music has been always an essential part of TikTok videos, and the sped-up version of Justine Skye’s “Collide” emerged as the top song on this platform in 2023. It’s followed by FIFTY FIFTY’s “Cupid – Twin Ver – Sped Up Version”, PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “Her Way (Sped Up)”, Toosii’s “Favorite Song – Sped Up”, and “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” by PinkPantheress and Ice Spice.

When it comes to the top artist on TikTok this year, Selena Gomez topped the list for the United States. Rising star Natalie Jane and the Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Space were right behind, along with pop singers Meghan Trainor and Ariana Grande.

TikTok Top Trending Songs 2023, U.S.

1. “Collide (more sped up)” – Justine Skye

2. “Cupid – Twin Ver – Sped Up Version” – FIFTY FIFTY

3. “Her Way (Sped Up)” – PARTYNEXTDOOR

4. “Favorite Song – Sped Up” – Toosii

5. “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” – PinkPantheress & Ice Spice

6. “Bounce When She Walk” – Ohboyprince

7. “Peaches & Eggplants (feat. 21 Savage)” – Young Nudy

8. “In Ha Mood” – Ice Spice

9. “Makeba” – Jain

10. “Cruel Summer” – Taylor Swift

TikTok Top Trending Songs 2023, U.K.

1. “Sprinter” – Dave & Central Cee

2. “Collide (more sped up)” – Justine Skye ft. Tyga

3. “Cupid – Twin Ver. – Sped Up Version” – FIFTY FIFTY

4. “Green Green Grass (Sped-Up)” – George Ezra

5. “Makeba” – Jain

6. “Pretty (Sped Up)” – MEYY

7. “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” – Pink Pantheress and Ice Spice

8. “Strangers” – Kenya Grace

9. “Paint the Town Red” – Doja Cat

10. “Escapism. – Super Sped Up” – RAYE & 070 Shake

TikTok Top Trending Songs 2023, Global

1. “Cupid – Twin Ver – Sped Up Version” – FIFTY FIFTY

2. “If We Ever Broke Up” – Mae Stephens

3. “Collide (more sped up)” – Justine Skye

4. “What It Is – Solo Version” – Doechii

5. “มองนานๆ” – FLI:P

6. “La Bebe (Remix)” – Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma

7. “LALA” – Myke Towers

8. “girls like me don’t cry (sped up)” – thuy

9. “TQG” – KAROL G & Shakira

10. “Makeba” – Jain

Most Popular Artists, United States

1. Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)

2. Natalie Jane (@nataliejanesings)

3. Ice Spice (@icespicee)

4. Meghan Trainor (@meghantrainor)

5. Ariana Grande (@arianagrande)

6. Miley Cyrus (@mileycyrus)

7. Cardi B (@iamcardib)

8. NLE Choppa (@nlechoppamusic)

9. Lil Mabu (@lilmabu)

10. Lizzo (@lizzo)

Most Popular Artists, Global

1. Kim Loaiza (@kimberly.loaiza)

2. Selena Gomez (@selenagomez)

3. BLACKPINK (@bp_tiktok)

4. BTS (@bts_official_bighit)

5. Feid (@ferxxo444)

6. ENHYPEN (@enhypen)

7. KAROL G (@karolg)

8. LE SSERAFIM (@le_sserafim)

9. NewJeans (@newjeans_official)

10. Shakira (@shakira)

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How TikTok Changed Music Industry in 2019

Kate A — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 06:48:38 +0000

The way we discover new music is much different than it was a couple of years ago. The sudden popularity of TikTok has changed the way young people come across brand-new artists, and this app actually gave us some of the biggest hits of 2019.

The songs we’re talking about, including “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and “Truth Hurts” by Lizzo, saw the light of day long before TikTok came into the picture, but this app gave them something classic channels of promotion just couldn’t do.

It gave them a little push and led to countless memes that quickly left TikTok, and overflown the rest of social media platforms. People decided they wanted to hear them in full after being exposed to a couple of catchy beats, and their viral popularity on this app quickly led to something bigger.

“Old Town Road” currently holds the title of the longest-reigning no. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and we’re yet to see if this app is going to put another hit of that magnitude on the map. Arizona Zervas had signed with Columbia Records after his song “Roxanne” found viral fame on TikTok, and we can’t wait to discover other rising stars using this app in 2020.

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