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Music Industry Unites Behind New AI Labels for Sound Recordings
Image: Generated for Power JDM FM. On July 10, 2026, a broad group of music industry organizations announced a unified, voluntary approach for labeling the use of generative artificial intelligence in sound recordings. The program is backed by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), American Association of…
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New Music Friday: Rod Wave, Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Dahi, and More Stack August 28
Hero image generated for Power JDM FM. Friday, August 28, brings a busy release slate for hip-hop and R&B listeners. Rod Wave returns with Don’t Look Down, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist connect for Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment, and producer Dahi steps forward with his debut album, Black Boy (Alternative).…
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New Music Friday: Rod Wave, Erykah Badu & The Alchemist, Dahi, and More Stack August 28
Hero image generated for Power JDM FM. Friday, August 28, brings a busy release slate for hip-hop and R&B listeners. Rod Wave returns with Don’t Look Down, Erykah Badu and The Alchemist connect for Before the World Blows: The Abi and Alan Experiment, and producer Dahi steps forward with his debut album, Black Boy (Alternative).…
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New Music Friday: Denzel Curry, Jorja Smith, Rapsody, The Game, and More Drop August 21
Image generated for Power JDM FM. New Music Friday is packed on August 21, 2026. This week’s album releases move across sharp boom-bap, UK dance music, alternative R&B, Afrobeats, trap, and West Coast hip-hop. The list includes major returns from Denzel Curry, Jorja Smith, Rapsody, The Game, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Ken Carson, and Victony. It also follows…
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From Utah to Luxembourg: How Indie Rapper Restlezz Hit Billboard Without a Major Label
In the modern music industry, the distance between a small town in Utah and the top of a European music chart is no longer measured in miles, but in digital strategy and sonic quality. Leo Sandoval Jr., better known to the hip-hop world as Restlezz, recently proved this by achieving what many thought impossible for…
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New Music Friday: Tyga, Ariana Grande, Davido, and More Drop July 31
July 31, 2026, is one of the heaviest release Fridays we have seen all summer. From massive pop moments and West Coast hip-hop milestones to Afrobeats royalty and alternative rap experiments, today’s drop calendar is stacked. Whether you are looking for late-night club anthems, smooth R&B textures, or heavy lyricism, there is something hitting streaming…
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New Music Friday: Rico Nasty, Tyla, Loe Shimmy & More — July 24, 2026
This week’s New Music Friday is loaded with energy, melody, and replay value. From Rico Nasty locking back in with raw punk-trap pressure to Tyla pushing her sound even further, July 24 comes packed with albums worth running all weekend. Most Notable Albums 1. Rico Nasty — RX Standout Tracks: "Cupcake," "Rotation," "Blow Your Nose"Quick…
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New Music Friday: Rick Ross, Steve Lacy, Syd, and More Load Up July 17
July 17, 2026, is officially here, and the speakers are putting in overtime. This week’s New Music Friday is one for the books, delivering a heavy mix of veteran "boss" energy, experimental alt-R&B, and some unexpected reunions. Whether you are cruising through the Tri-state area or locked in the studio, there is something in this…
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Future Declares The Real Me the “Album of the Century” After 22-Track Return
If you haven’t had your speakers vibrating since Friday, you might want to check your pulse. Future just shook the earth with his latest solo drop, The Real Me. Released on July 10, 2026, this 22-track project marks Future's first solo studio album since 2024. Why This Matters The Real Me is Future's first solo…
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Giving Tina Davis Her Flowers: The Executive Behind EMPIRE’s Rise to a Global Powerhouse
In the music industry, there are executives who show up at every party, and then there are the architects who build the companies everyone else wants to celebrate. Tina Davis firmly belongs in the second category. As the President of EMPIRE, she is currently leading one of the most successful independent music companies in the…