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Ezekiel Lewis on Leading Epic Records & Finding New Stars | On the Record

5.2K views · 4d ago · 53:27

From crafting hit songs to leading one of the music industry’s most storied labels, Epic Records’ newly appointed CEO/chairman is bringing a songwriter’s perspective to the future of artist development.

Topics: Why this interview is “a first” · From hitmaker to Epic CEO · Alabama → Atlanta beginnings · Working with Luther Vandross · How “One Less Lonely Girl” happened · The Clutch & writing camps

Cosmic Symphony: The Instruments Lost to the 2025 LA Fires | Billboard

3.4K views · 5d ago · 30:07

Guest: Cosmic Symphony

Cosmic Symphony is a documentary about musicians who lost their instruments in the 2025 LA fires—and what it means to lose the sound that shaped their lives. Through intimate stories of grief, memory and resilience, these artists search for what remains when the music is suddenly silent.

Topics: Firestorm news + escaping the smoke · John Clayton: the history behind a lost instrument · Starr Parodi + the 1928 Steinway story (“leave the gum”) · John Clayton: choosing the bass + Ray Brown influence · Searching for “the one”: finding the right piano/bass · “It felt like home”: instant connection to the piano

Buenos Días Con: Cristina Perpiñá-Robert | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

1.5K views · 1w ago · 26:10

Guest: Buenos Días Con

Cristina Perpiñá-Robert, CEO of SGAE, and Pierre Hachar Jr., Esq., Managing Partner, The Hachar Law Group on AI generated music and the future of creativity. Presented by SGAE. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct.

By The Numbers: The State of Spanish Language Music Worldwide with Rob Jonas | Latin Music Week 2026

1.4K views · 1w ago · 13:19

Guest: Rob Jonas

Luminate CEO, Rob Jonas shares how Spanish language music has impacted the world in the last five years. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct. 19-22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, serving as a dynamic platform celebrating the heartbeat of Latin music and culture, with a packed week of programming that includes artist conversations, panels, live performances, hands-on workshops, brand activations, networking opportunities and more.

Executive Keynote with Yasmin Dastmalchi | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

1.5K views · 1w ago · 27:57

Guest: Yasmin Dastmalchi

Yasmin Dastmalchi, President of Maybelline New York and essie US, shares how Maybelline has grown over the years, having Miley Cyrus as their brand ambassador and more. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct.

Brazil on the Rise: The Sound, Scale & Future of Brazilian Music | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

1.7K views · 1w ago · 29:21

Featuring Alejandra Olea, managing director, Americas, Believe; Marcela Moreira, country director of Believe Brazil; Bruno Duque, head of Latin America and Brazil, TuneCore, and Diego Douetts, Co-Founder of Sonar Music discuss the rise of Brazilian music and what the future holds for the genre.

Latin Music’s Independent Revolution | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

1.6K views · 1w ago · 30:16

Guest: Latin Music’s Independent Revolution

It’s no secret that independent music entrepreneurs have been driving much of the growth of Latin music globally. Virgin Music Group executives Nat Pastor (Co-CEO) and Víctor González (EVP, president of Latin America, U.S. Latin and Spain) will offer a wide-ranging discussion on the rise of Latin music globally and how independent labels and artists are the engine behind much of this global success.

The Rise of Latin Music Globally | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

1.8K views · 1w ago · 33:12

Tommy Mottola, founder and chairman, Mottola Media Group and Alex Gallardo, President of Sony Music U.S. Latin, share how Latin music has taken over the world and its impact on the genre and its artists. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct.

Live From Latin Music Week: Ghazi on EMPIRE, Ozuna & the Future of Latin Music | On The Record

1.9K views · 1w ago · 18:24

Global music has expanded far beyond its borders, with genres like Latin and Afrobeats reaching audiences around the world at a rate like never before. Live from Billboard Latin Music Week, Billboard On the Record host Kristin Robinson is joined by Ghazi, CEO/founder of EMPIRE, to discuss how he has grown the label from a hip-hop-focused company into a global music powerhouse with signings ranging from Latin America, Southeast Asia and North Africa.

Topics: Why Empire went global (hip-hop → reggaeton first) · Early reggaeton bets + majors “hunting” talent · Cultural curiosity + approaching markets respectfully · The biggest challenge: monetization in emerging markets · “Triangulation” + diaspora markets + building infrastructure · Hiring globally + Ghazi’s interview process

Superstar Q&A with Becky G | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

13K views · 1w ago · 25:10

Becky G talks on the trajectory of her career, her latest album and more! The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct. 19-22 at the Faena Forum Miami Beach, serving as a dynamic platform celebrating the heartbeat of Latin music and culture, with a packed week of programming that includes artist conversations, panels, live performances, hands-on workshops, brand activations, networking opportunities and more.

Film and Music | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

3.6K views · 1w ago · 32:24

Singer Tokischa, Actor Carlos Sanson Jr. and Scott Budnick, CEO, 1Community, Film and Television Producer, explore the intersection of film and music in Latin storytelling. Moderated by Rebeca León, CEO, Lionfish Entertainment.

LE SSERAFIM Reveal Deep Cuts & Dream Collabs Over Korean BBQ In NYC | Takes Us Out

186K views · 1w ago · 31:25

LE SSERAFIM join Takes Us Out for a must-watch hang at Jongro BBQ in New York City, where they dig into a spread of Korean dishes and talk fearlessness, tour life, and unforgettable FEARNOT moments—plus they play “Line ’Em Up” with ginger shots, share favorite lyrics, deep cuts, and dream collaborations.

Topics: Welcome in + hungry check-in · “Line ’Em Up” rules (ginger shots explained) · Chaewon’s turn: “toxic traits” or take a shot · Fearlessness talk: “admitting fear makes you stronger” · Favorite lyrics to perform (“Good Part”) · Writing for fans + hearing Korean lyrics worldwide

Buenos Días with Visit Miami: Where Music Lives | Billboard Latin Music Week 2026

20K views · 1w ago · 32:18

Guests: Visit Miami, Connie Kinnard

IAmChino sits down with Connie Kinnard, Senior VP of Destination Engagement at the GMCVB, and Billboard’s Leila Cobo to discuss the rise of the music scene in Miami. The 2026 Billboard Latin Music Week takes place from Oct.

How the Internet Changed Everything for Independent Artists | Billboard On The Record

3.6K views · 2w ago · 1:01:05

There are more independent artists than ever today — but does that actually mean being independent has gotten easier? Molly Neuman, president of CD Baby, sits down with Billboard On The Record host Kristin Robinson for an episode about the evolution of being an independent artist, from the ’90s, when Neuman started her punk band Bratmobile, to today.

Topics: Show open + Molly’s background (riot grrrl, CD Baby) · What being an indie artist meant in the early ’90s · Learning as you go + making records as “documents” · First NYC show: 20-minute set → label offer · Recording the first release + finding DIY workarounds · Validation vs career ambition + scene-based labels

Bella Poarch Enjoys Filipino Breakfast Food in NYC | Takes Us Out

169K views · 2w ago · 24:46

Bella Poarch tries Filipino food in NYC at Naks in the East Village while opening up about her debut album Picnic at the Cemetery. From crispy lumpia to a full-on Filipino breakfast (tocino, garlic fried rice and egg) and ube dessert, Bella breaks down why Filipino cuisine is her ultimate comfort food and how it connects to her memories, family, and creativity.

Topics: Filipino comfort food + Jollibee check · Bella’s dream dinner party (lumpia) · “Line ’Em Up” starts + fashion regret (shot) · First bites: lumpia (Cameron Diaz shoutout) · Childhood memories + farm life · The meaning behind Picnic at the Cemetery

Fuerza Regida’s JOP on Street Mob Records: “I Want You Bigger Than Me” | Billboard Cover Interview

59K views · 3w ago · 26:49

In this Billboard Cover Interview Fuerza Regida’s JOP opens up about Street Mob Records and why he signs artists he wants to be “bigger than me.” In this Billboard Cover Interview, Fuerza Regida breaks down the business, the vision, and the “2032” mindset behind their stadium-level era.

Topics: NYC’s Vessel + “2032 vibe” · CEO mode vs artist mode · Street Mob roster: writers to solo artists · Building a real label structure (Gustavo López) · What JOP learned owning a label · “Hard work beats talent” + what he looks for

Mr. Worldwide: Pitbull on Miami, Mindset & Making History | Billboard Cover Interview

52K views · 3w ago · 40:19

Guest: Mr. Worldwide

Pitbull breaks down the night he made history at Hyde Park in London—performing for 70,000 fans, setting a record, and landing a Guinness World Records moment with his “Baldies.” In this Billboard Cover Interview, Mr. 305 reflects on why that show felt different: “time froze.”

Topics: Hyde Park recap: 70,000 fans + record night · “Time froze” + sunset spotlight / “Don’t Stop the Party” · First-gen Cuban American + living the dream for his family · Miami shaped me (cultures, curiosity, communication) · “Music unites” + the human race message · Early resistance + learning respect in the neighborhoods

AI, Politics & the Future of Songs: Inside Music’s Fight in Washington | Billboard On The Record

3K views · 3w ago · 59:52

Guest: Mitch Glazier

As the music industry faces a new era of AI, the fight over artists’ rights is playing out in Washington D.C. On this week’s episode of Billboard On The Record, host Kristin Robinson is joined by Mitch Glazier, Chairman/CEO of the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), to discuss the intersection of music and politics, the importance of keeping the music industry top of mind in a crowded political climate and the introduction of the NO FAKES Act, which is making…

Topics: Meet RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier · DC vs. Hollywood: “a brand around a person” · How Mitch gets Congress to care about music · “Our secret weapon”: the wedding song question · Why music is small but massively impactful · Why music doesn’t organize like Hollywood

Noah Kahan Talks 'The Great Divide' While Playing Pool at Highland Park Bowl | Takes Us Out

31K views · 3w ago · 27:31

Noah Kahan joins Takes Us Out for a laid-back, tour-day hang where we step outside the venue and get into everything behind his songs—sharing what’s been keeping him grounded on the road while we play Line Em' Up and talk through the moments fans have connected to most.

Topics: Highland Park Bowl (Los Angeles): why this spot · Tour downtime: golf, hoops & batting cages · Staying sane on the road (routine + anxiety) · “Line ’Em Up” drinking game begins · Most embarrassing house party story · Pool break + trash talk

CLOSE YOUR EYES - “DROP THAT!” I Billboard x Billboard Korea

3.6M views · 3w ago · 3:09

A curated K-POP Dance Performance Series presented by Billboard & Billboard Korea! CLOSE YOUR EYES, known for building their unique musical journey with pure and delicate sensibilities, is back with their 4th Mini Album '256th Note'.