Wynton Marsalis’s Splashiest Jazz Debut
Wynton Marsalis made jazz history at age 19 with his 1982 Columbia Records debut, featuring his quintet and production by Herbie Hancock in what became...
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Alison Donald Announces Departure from Kobalt
Alison Donald, Kobalt's Head of Global Creative, announces departure after 7 years. She signed major artists including Sam Fender, Cigarettes After Sex, and Rage Against...
Jay-Z Steps Down from Def Jam: Industry Impact
Jay Z steps down from Def Jam after failed contract negotiations reportedly worth $10 million. The move highlights ongoing struggles in the shrinking music industry....
Steve Barnett Named Chairman/CEO Of Capitol Music Group
Steve Barnett has been named Chairman/CEO of Capitol Music Group by Universal Music Group's Lucian Grainge. Barnett leaves Columbia Records to lead Capitol's revitalization efforts....
T.I. Partners with Columbia Records for New Album Release
T.I. signs major partnership with Columbia Records for his 9th studio album. Pharrell Williams executive produces the early 2014 release....
BMI’s Rooftop On The Row Hosts Ella Langley & Redferrin
BMI's Rooftop On The Row featured Ella Langley and Redferrin in Nashville. Langley performed new tracks from her debut album hungover, while Redferrin showcased songs...
Jazz Musician Joey Defrancesco Has Died (video)
Jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco has died at 51. The multi-instrumentalist was discovered by Miles Davis and released over 30 albums during his career....
CJ Johnson Wins Toast to Urban Entertainment Award
Columbia Records VP Cynthia 'CJ' Johnson was honored at the 9th Annual Toast to Urban Entertainment Executives ceremony in Beverly Hills, celebrating women leaders in...
B-LOVEE DOUBLES DOWN IN NEW “DON’T CHANGE” VIDEO
Bronx rapper B-Lovee releases his new track 'Don't Change' with a dark visual directed by Phil Meyer. The 21-year-old drill artist continues his rise after...
Julian Swirsky Named Senior Vice President, A&R for Columbia
Columbia Records appoints Julian Swirsky as Senior VP of A&R, previously at Republic Records where he signed Lil Tecca and Conan Gray....
Imran Majid and Justin Eshak Named Co-CEOs of Island Records
Imran Majid and Justin Eshak have been appointed Co-CEOs of Island Records, joining the legendary label from Columbia Records where they led A&R....
BABY KEEM RELEASES NEW TRACK “NO SENSE”
Baby Keem releases new track 'no sense' produced by Jahaan Sweet. The song previews his upcoming album on Kendrick Lamar's pgLang label....
Art Imitates Life in Lil Tjay’s “Move On” Video
Multi-platinum rapper Lil Tjay releases cinematic new video for 'Move On' featuring Nickelodeon's Daniella Perkins. The track showcases his softer side....
Lil Tjay Overcomes His �Losses� With New Video
Multi-Platinum rapper Lil Tjay releases new single 'Losses' with a Shomi Patwary-directed video. The track serves as the first single from his upcoming sophomore album....
Chase B Unites Houston In “For Me” Music Video
Chase B teams up with Houston rappers OMB Bloodbath and KenTheMan on new single 'For Me' with music video featuring Slim Thug cameo....
Run The World Release Their Rendition Of “Beautiful”
Girl group Run The World releases their rendition of Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' ahead of their debut album dropping November 20....
Koe Wetzel Announces Release Date for New Album Sellout
Koe Wetzel announces his third album Sellout will be released November 20 via Columbia Records. The 14-track album features new song "Good Die Young" and...
Lous And The Yakuza Releases Debut Album “Gore”
Belgian-Congolese artist Lous and the Yakuza releases debut album Gore on Columbia Records. The 10-track French album fuses Congolese rumba with Latin sounds....
Q’s Tender Falsetto in “Take Me Where Your Heart Is”
21-year-old R&B artist Q Marsden debuts tender falsetto in new Columbia Records single 'Take Me Where Your Heart Is' ahead of his highly anticipated fall...
GAVIN MAGNUS RELEASES DEBUT EP BROKEN
13-year-old social media star Gavin Magnus drops his debut EP 'Broken' via Columbia Records' Jam Jr. imprint. The EP features original track 'Hearts on a...
COLUMBIA RECORDS JAM JR. GIRL GROUP RAINBOW DEBUT
Columbia Records' new girl group Run The World debuts with their first single 'Rainbow'. The quartet features social media stars with 10+ million combined followers....
Miles Davis Quintet Collection Showcases Musical Evolution
Miles Davis Quintet: Freedom Jazz Dance - The Bootleg Series Vol 5 chronicles Miles' musical evolution from 1966-1968 with his second great quintet featuring Wayne...
Miles Davis Honored by NYC Landmarks Commission at Ceremony
NYC Landmarks Commission honored jazz legend Miles Davis with a medallion ceremony at his former Upper West Side brownstone on West 77th Street in May...
Polo G Releases New Album with Top Artists
Polo G drops his sophomore album THE GOAT featuring Juice WRLD, Lil Baby, NLE Choppa and more. The 16-track project celebrates his Chicago roots and...
Lecrae Releases “Set Me Free” ft. YK Osiris
Grammy-winning artist Lecrae releases new single 'Set Me Free' featuring YK Osiris, the first drop from his upcoming album via Columbia/Reach Records....