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How Prince Outsmarted Warner Bros. and Took Control of His Music Prince_at_Coachella_(cropped)

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How Prince Outsmarted Warner Bros. and Took Control of His Music

Behind The Melody February 11, 2025

In the music industry, owning your masters is everything. It means full control over your art, your...

The Time Smokey Robinson Laughed at a Fan Who Thought “Who’s Lovin’ You” Was a Michael Jackson Song Smokey_Robinson_2021

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The Time Smokey Robinson Laughed at a Fan Who Thought “Who’s Lovin’ You” Was a Michael Jackson Song

Behind The Melody February 11, 2025

Some moments in music history are so ironic that they become legendary, and Smokey Robinson had one...

The $100 Million Hit: How One Song Changed an Artist’s Life Forever 640px-Sting_2009_portrait

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The $100 Million Hit: How One Song Changed an Artist’s Life Forever

Behind The Melody February 6, 2025

The $100 Million Hit: How One Song Changed an Artist’s Life Forever The Song That Made an...

How Michael Jackson Pulled Off the Greatest Business Move in Music History 640px-Michael_Jackson_in_Vegas_cropped-2

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How Michael Jackson Pulled Off the Greatest Business Move in Music History

Behind The Melody February 3, 2025

Michael Jackson wasn’t just the King of Pop—he was one of the smartest businessmen in music history....

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