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UMG And Russell Simmons To Launch All Def Music; YouTube-Focused Label

Universal Music Group has entered a partnership with Russell Simmons, Brian Robbins, and Steve Rifkind to launch All Def Music, the first label to exclusively sign, develop, and promote artists on YouTube.

All Def Music will power the All Def Digital (ADD) platform, a multi-channel network also founded by Simmons and Robbins with funding from YouTube, which will produce and showcase a spectrum of talent. Steven Rifkind has been appointed as President/CEO of All Def Music and ADD Management.

ADD is to launch during the third quarter of 2013.

January 7, 2013

RIAA Launches New Website To Show Consumers Why Music Matters

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) launches new website to help consumers understand “Why Music Matters”. A key feature is their navigation tool of digital music retailers.http://whymusicmatters.com/find-music

September 3, 2012

ChazBo Music (Beta) Goes Live

After months of development, I’m happy to announce that my music tech startup, ChazBo Music (Beta) and our website is now live!

ChazBo Music is a cloud-based music video digital signage solution for businesses and a music video distribution and promotion platform for artists and record labels.

A more official press release will go out in the next few hours with more details including our launch partners and first customer.

Visit http://www.chazbomusic.com for more information.