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GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY CONTENTS In a world where artists have unlimited possibilities to communicate with their fans, they might get overwhelmed by the constant pressure to be visible in a digital spotlight. Furthermore, there is the expectation to release new music in a much steadier pattern an... | {
"answer": "The pressure on artists to remain constantly visible and release music more frequently drives the need for labels to provide structured guidance, financial support, and expertise in managing social media, recording, and scheduling processes. Labels act as curators and protectors in an oversaturated marke... |
artists are championed, music is valued and protected, and innovation thrives. By matching the brilliance and bravery of artists with velocity and impact of our own, we'll pioneer that bright future together." ROBERT KYNCL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WARNER MUSIC GROUP While we are supportive of technological change that ... | {
"answer": "They emphasize that technological change must be supported when it helps bring music to fans globally, but artists must be paid appropriately for their work. They advocate for mutual respect-based partnerships and ensure artists are rewarded in the evolving music ecosystem.",
"evidence_quote": "\"While... |
onment where artist development can flourish for years to come.” SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE, CBE CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP © IFPI 2025 All data, copy and images are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, transmitted or made available without permission from IFPI. Use of this report, IFP... | {
"answer": "Universal Music Group creates environments where artist development can flourish for years to come.",
"evidence_quote": "\"onment where artist development can flourish for years to come.\"",
"question": "How does Universal Music Group contribute to artist development according to Sir Lucian Grainge, ... |
I and music 24 Case Study: Music meets gaming in Fortnite 26 Case Study: Harnessing AI to give a legend his voice back 28 Music Policy Priorities: Safeguarding music’s future 30 SECTION THREE: RECORD LABELS ARE POWERING GLOBAL CULTURES AND ECONOMIES 32 Case Study: Bridging continents, amplifying voices 34 Case Study: M... | {
"answer": "The growth in recorded music revenue is driven by innovation, emerging technologies, and investment in artists and the evolving global music ecosystem.",
"evidence_quote": "Whilst last year’s growth is a little slower than in recent years, it is still growth and remains at a rate with which many other ... |
ing technologies, and investment in both artists and the evolving parts of the growing global music ecosystem. This growth doesn’t happen by accident. It reflects the brilliant creativity, vision and hard work of artists and songwriters around the globe, powered in part by the work, investment and passion of music comp... | {
"answer": "Record labels demonstrate long-term investment by returning revenues that allow them to be patient, consistent investors in artists across different generations (yesterday, today, and tomorrow).",
"evidence_quote": "\"returning revenues enable them to be patient, long-term, consistent investors in the ... |
oremost, record companies take on the financial risk of a creative project and fund the development and evolution of an artist and their music. • Secondly, they drive innovation, in the practices and technology they make available to artists in order to help them express their art and engage and connect with fans. • Th... | {
"answer": "Record companies embrace AI as a tool to enhance artist creativity and develop new, exciting fan experiences, while ensuring its use respects the rights of music creators.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be one of the defining issues of our time and record companies have **embr... |
rnments around the world are examining and shaping the legal environment for AI. We are working to ensure that policymakers recognise that AI should be cultivated in order to harness its potential to support and amplify human artistry. Music faces other headwinds. Like any growing industry, it is attractive to those wh... | {
"answer": "The music industry faces the threat of streaming manipulation, where bad actors generate artificial plays of tracks they’ve uploaded to music services, thereby stealing money intended for legitimate artists. This theft harms artists and fans while eroding trust in the online environment.",
"evidence_qu... |
through public policies that enable it to grow and evolve. Working hand in glove with artists and the rest of the music community, record companies are at the heart of driving and fighting for this, unswerving in their mission to make the whole ecosystem thrive. INTRODUCTION RECORD LABELS: HELPING MUSIC THRIVE Music pl... | {
"answer": "The global recorded music revenues grew by 4.8% in 2024.",
"evidence_quote": "+4.8% Global revenue growth",
"question": "What was the global revenue growth percentage for recorded music revenues in 2024?"
} |
MUSIC MARKET IN NUMBERS 2024STATE OF THE INDUSTRY IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 54IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 Global recorded music revenues saw a tenth consecutive year of growth in 2024, up 4.8% to US$29.6 billion. The growth tells a story of an industry that continues to evolve and adapt around the world – with ev... | {
"answer": "Middle East and North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region at 22.8%.",
"evidence_quote": "Middle East and North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region at a rate of 22.8%, followed by Sub-Saharan Africa (+22.6%) and Latin America (+22.5%).",
"question": "Which region had the fastest reco... |
corded growth in 2024, which included eight of the top 10 global markets. There was movement in the top ten markets in 2024, as Mexico overtook Australia and moved up a place to feature at #10. MUSIC CONTINUES ITS GLOBAL GROWTH Top 10 music markets 2024 GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 21.9 20.6 21.8 20.4 18.9 18.9 18.4 17.8 16.... | {
"answer": "17.7%",
"evidence_quote": "17.7 % Ad-supported streaming",
"question": "What percentage of the total music market revenue in 2024 is attributed to ad-supported streaming?"
} |
9 2.5 0.6 5.0 19.0 0.9 2.7 0.6 4.8 20.4 0.8 2.9 0.6 5 0 10 15 20 25 30 20001999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 752M Users of subscription accounts +4.8% Global revenue growth +9.5% Growth in subscription streaming revenues Global r... | {
"answer": "51.2%",
"evidence_quote": "S u b s c r i p t i o n s t r e a m i n g 5 1 . 2 %",
"question": "What is the global revenue share percentage of subscription streaming in the recorded music industry for the year 2024?"
} |
3 0.6 4.0 1.3 0.3 6.6 0.9 4.2 1.5 0.3 5.9 1.3 4.1 1.7 0.3 5.2 1.8 3.8 1.7 0.3 5.0 2.6 3.6 1.8 0.3 4.8 4.4 3.0 2.1 0.3 4.5 6.2 2.4 2.2 0.4 4.0 8.7 1.6 2.5 0.4 3.7 10.6 1.4 2.4 0.4 3.6 12.6 1.1 2.1 0.4 4.2 15.5 1.0 2.3 0.5 4.4 17.3 0.9 2.5 0.6 5 0 10 15 20 25 30 20001999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 ... | {
"answer": "Streaming generated 69.0% of total recorded music revenues in 2024.",
"evidence_quote": "Streaming grew at a faster rate than any other format and added US$1.4 billion in revenue growth. This took the format’s total revenues to over US$20 billion for the first time (US$20.4 billion) and represented **6... |
d) grew by a more modest 1.2%. DOWNLOADS AND OTHER DIGITAL Revenues from these formats continued to decline for the 12th consecutive year, reflective of a market where fans are increasingly streaming music. These revenues accounted for just 2.8% of global recorded music revenues. SYNCHRONISATION Synchronisation revenue... | {
"answer": "2.2%",
"evidence_quote": "Synchronisation revenues grew for a fourth successive year in 2024 and totalled US$650 million. These revenues accounted for **2.2%** of global recorded music revenues.",
"question": "What percentage of global recorded music revenues did synchronisation revenues account for ... |
o decline. +7.3% PHYSICAL Global physical revenues amounted to US$4.8 billion and declined by 3.1% in 2024. This decline however was set against a very strong performance for the format in 2023, when revenues increased by 14.5%. CD and music video revenues fell by 6.1% and 15.5% respectively in 2024. These declines wer... | {
"answer": "Latin America's music revenues increased by 22.5% in 2024, marking a 15th consecutive year of growth.",
"evidence_quote": "Latin America experienced a significant increase in revenues of 22.5% in 2024, which marked a 15th consecutive year of growth for the region.",
"question": "What was the percenta... |
in America experienced a significant increase in revenues of 22.5% in 2024, which marked a 15th consecutive year of growth for the region. Streaming remained the key driver and accounted for 87.8% of recorded music revenues in the region. Brazil grew by 21.7% which made it the fastest growing top ten market, and Mexico... | {
"answer": "The chunk does not provide a direct explanation for the decline in physical sales in Asia, despite its continued dominance in the physical market. The text only states that 'a decline in physical sales has generated' (implied question/concern) but does not offer a cause or reasoning.",
"evidence_quote"... |
breaking physical releases in South Korea.The region maintained its status as the largest physical market and accounted for 45.1% of global physical revenues in 2024. A decline in physical sales has therefore impacted the region’s overall growth rate. The world’s second largest market, Japan, was flat year-on-year (-0.... | {
"answer": "Middle East & North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region.",
"evidence_quote": "MENA Middle East & North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region and saw recorded music revenues increase by 22.8% in 2024.",
"question": "Which region experienced the fastest recorded music revenue growth in ... |
n’s revenues, following growth of 14.4%. MENA Middle East & North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region and saw recorded music revenues increase by 22.8% in 2024. The region remained dominated by streaming and those revenues accounted for 99.5% of the total. AUSTRALASIA Recorded music revenues in the region reac... | {
"answer": "Middle East & North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region.",
"evidence_quote": "MENA Middle East & North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region and saw recorded music revenues increase by **22.8%** in 2024.",
"question": "Which region experienced the highest recorded music revenue growth... |
nd nurture new talent, support an artist to unlock and connect with audiences, cutting through the vast amount of music, film, games and more that are now released every day. Even in the whirlwind of today’s environment, labels help artists achieve creative and commercial success. This partnership is the keystone to a ... | {
"answer": "Joe Gallo has been working with Tyler, The Creator for over 13 years.",
"evidence_quote": "\"We are always inspired by what he brings to us at the start of [the project] **13 years ago** when he signed with the label.\"",
"question": "How long has Joe Gallo, General Manager and Executive Vice Preside... |
cutive Vice President at Columbia Records, has been working with Tyler on this vision since he signed with the label over 13 years ago. “We are always inspired by what he brings to us at the start of planning a project.” “He's funny, he's intentional and dedicated to seeing his vision come to life,” he said. “I think h... | {
"answer": "Flower Boy",
"evidence_quote": "\"It was Flower Boy era where the world woke up and recognized that this guy can compete at the highest level. Tyler’s cultural impact began to spill over into wider mainstream commercial success\"",
"question": "What was the name of Tyler’s fifth studio album that mar... |
ay. “It was Flower Boy era where the world woke up and recognized that this guy can compete at the highest level. Tyler’s cultural impact began to spill over into wider mainstream commercial success” Gallo said. Reflecting on the journey since then, Gallo says they have “grown together” as label and artist - and foster... | {
"answer": "The central theme of the relationship is trust and collaboration, focused on executing Tyler’s vision and helping him achieve success at the highest level.",
"evidence_quote": "\"The Tyler/4Strikes, Sony Music and Columbia relationship is centred on trust built over years of working together. We share ... |
ever-more expansive global audience. As Melissa Thomas, Executive Vice President, International Marketing, U.S. Repertoire, Sony Music Entertainment explains: “Chromakopia’s visionary campaign is the brainchild of Tyler, his team and partnership with Columbia Records. Globally, we had to creatively amplify the story of... | {
"answer": "The primary focus of Chromakopia’s global marketing campaign is to creatively amplify the story of the album by centering on the fans, using a fan strategy that includes content, direct-to-consumer marketing, and one-to-one real-time engagement worldwide.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Chromakopia’s visionary ... |
our teams thrive on working with such a special talent. This project has been so fun already with much more to come – including welcoming Tyler overseas when his Chromakopia tour travels from the US and Canada to the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asia later this year.” The crucial element of Tyler’s success ha... | {
"answer": "Tyler’s authenticity is described as a 'crucial element' of his success, maintaining the same personality and 'purity' that fans initially fell in love with, even amidst immense achievements.",
"evidence_quote": "'He's still Tyler from Hawthorne, California, you know? He’s a unicorn artist that’s climb... |
highest level.” JOE GALLO GENERAL MANAGER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, COLUMBIA RECORDS Tyler, The Creator photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Tyler, The Creator photo courtesy of Sony Music EntertainmentSTATE OF THE INDUSTRY 15IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 202514 Myke towerS Having star... | {
"answer": "The partnership with Warner Music Latina has transitioned from a distribution deal to a broader, more creative collaboration. Warner Music is now actively involved in Myke's artistic journey alongside his management team, playing a dynamic role beyond just distributing his music.",
"evidence_quote": "\... |
dent of Warner Music Latina, who works alongside the rapper and songwriter and his management team. “We never sign an artist thinking, "Oh, this artist could be great if they did something completely different to what they do." We understand that artists work differently. Our job is to work together with them, guiding ... | {
"answer": "Myke collaborated with Bad Bunny in 2024 on the hit song 'generate'.",
"evidence_quote": "In 2024, he collaborated with fellow Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny on the hit",
"question": "Which artist did Myke collaborate with in 2024 to produce a hit song, and what was the title of that collaboration?"
} |
Cardi B, Daddy Yankee and J Balvin to produce music of all different styles – from reggaeton to Latin trap and urban pop. In 2024, he collaborated with fellow Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny on the hit track Adivino. Yet Duque emphasises that the key ingredient for all these collaborations is that they are artist-led. “D... | {
"answer": "Collaborations are a key driver of growth in the region.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Collaborations are a key driver of growth in the region,\" he said.",
"question": "What is the key driver of growth for Myke in the Latin music region according to Duque?"
} |
Spain for the past 18 months and the most listened to artist on Spotify in the country. “I think the key with Myke is that he has managed to gain audiences with different genres without cannibalizing his existing audience,” Duque said. He explained that artists can often lose even their most loyal fan base when they ex... | {
"answer": "Myke has managed to avoid losing his loyal fan base by not cannibalizing his existing audience and instead growing his fan base through a strategic approach that maintains artistic consistency while appealing to broader audiences.",
"evidence_quote": "\"I think the key with Myke is that he has managed ... |
oyal following in Puerto Rico and in the rest of Latin America,” he said. And Myke’s growing social media presence has been ultimately supported by Warner Music’s global network. “What we do is bring the data, the analysis, the insights, and the information about the industry so that they have more context around decis... | {
"answer": "Warner Music’s global network ultimately supports artists like Myke Towers by leveraging its resources to amplify their social media presence and provide broader industry exposure.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Myke’s growing social media presence has been ultimately supported by Warner Music’s global network... |
rsatility. We sign an artist because of the art that they're doing and how audiences are responding to it. And we trust them. Our approach is to help them to connect with their audience through their music.” ALEJANDRO DUQUE PRESIDENT OF WARNER MUSIC LATINA Myke Towers photo courtesy of Warner Music Group Myke Towers ph... | {
"answer": "The decision to sign an artist is based on the quality of their art and how audiences are responding to it, coupled with trust in their ability to connect with listeners through their music.",
"evidence_quote": "\"We sign an artist because of the art that they're doing and how audiences are responding ... |
hat first gig. As Eshak puts it: “If you walked out of that room, no one on the street would know who this person was. But the subculture and the fandom that existed within that room was palpable. It was extraordinary.” From that moment they began working together, it was clear Island and Chappell’s partnership was goi... | {
"answer": "Chappell's fanbase was small but deeply passionate and loyal, unlike the industry's emphasis on broad, viral appeal on platforms like TikTok.",
"evidence_quote": "\"At the time, A&R was quite focused on TikTok and virality, and here you had this artist that didn’t have any virality. But she had fans.\"... |
y focused on helping bring it to the world. “She's almost the easiest artist to work with in some ways because she has such clarity of vision,” said Eshak. “We said from the start that it had to feel bottom-up. So, the way we discovered Chappell is the way we wanted other people to discover her too,” adding that it was... | {
"answer": "To align with Chappell's creative direction and maintain the organic, bottom-up growth of her fan base.",
"evidence_quote": "\"We said from the start that it had to feel bottom-up... So, the way we discovered Chappell is the way we wanted other people to discover her too... The story was also the same ... |
Island opted to veer away from the deluxe route, instead just choosing to release new music entirely. “We just thought, if I'm a fan of Chappell, I would just want new music,” Eshak explained, “Let’s just follow the wishes of Chappell and those who knew her fan base best”. This freedom for the artist paid off and Chapp... | {
"answer": "The primary motivation was to fulfill the wishes of Chappell and her fan base, as they believed fans would simply want new music rather than a deluxe compilation.",
"evidence_quote": "\"We just thought, if I'm a fan of Chappell, I would just want new music. Let’s just follow the wishes of Chappell and ... |
nd understanding of where the artists are in their career, and where they want to go with it, you can make it happen.” Eshak adds: “We like to have a very personal touch and to feel like we're in the trenches with our artists. We think that's how you must be nowadays.” Skip to 2025 GRAMMY’s and Chappell winning the Bes... | {
"answer": "Modern record labels support and protect artists by creating conditions that allow them to flourish, ensuring their strategies are built around the artist and their fans, while maintaining a personal touch and nurturing their organic fan community. This involves being hands-on in the trenches with artist... |
USIC REPORT 202518 Support music’s competitive marketplace Protect artists’ content The growth and development of music on a global scale has also attracted bad actors seeking to exploit the work and investment of others. Piracy, in many evolving forms, persists today, with new technology being harnessed to steal and e... | {
"answer": "Intermediaries must stop enabling piracy by providing access, infrastructure, and monetisation tools, and authorities should have the power to order them to terminate services or block access to piracy services.",
"evidence_quote": "'services acting as ‘intermediaries’ (such as hosting providers, inter... |
inally, certain online intermediaries can claim immunity from copyright laws if they are acting in a technical, automatic and passive way to facilitate the sharing of content. Policy makers must make clear that these services are still required to take credible steps to know who their business customers are and should ... | {
"answer": "Generative AI significantly worsens streaming manipulation by enabling fraudsters to create artificial playlists at scale, producing large volumes of fake tracks (including AI-generated artist images, cover art, and tracks) quickly and efficiently. This allows perpetrators to generate revenue while keepi... |
r, and allowing a perpetrator to upload many tracks. Generative AI enables artist images, cover art and tracks to be generated very quickly and in large volumes, allowing streaming manipulation to be carried out more easily and at scale. Record companies are acting to address this. They continue to take legal action ag... | {
"answer": "Artists received 34.8% of revenue in 2023, which is an increase from 34.1% in 2022.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Artists’ share of revenue was **34.8% in 2023, up from 34.1% in 2022**\"",
"question": "What percentage of revenue did artists receive in 2023, and how does this compare to the previous year?"
} |
ngside global industry growth, artists today have enormous choice in how they create their music and connect with their fans. As we’ve seen from the examples above, artists choosing to partner with a record company benefit from their resources, experience and expertise and global reach. Consequently, artists are seeing... | {
"answer": "Artists' share of revenue has grown by 12.4% since 2016.",
"evidence_quote": "Since 2O16, artists’ share of revenue has grown by 12.4%",
"question": "How has artists' share of revenue changed since 2016?"
} |
drives creative innovation through investment in people, skills and cutting-edge technology. This, combined with a passion for exploring the potential of new and exciting opportunities, is leading to extraordinarily creative approaches and projects that fans can not only experience, but participate in. Record labels ha... | {
"answer": "Record labels are using AI tools in responsible ways to enhance artists' creative processes and create new fan experiences that remain rooted in human artistry.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Different AI tools are being explored in responsible ways, where artists can use them to support and enhance their crea... |
GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 202522 CASE STUDY “The Responsible AI market is showing green shoots of growth, and we aim to help foster its success,” says Casandra Strauss, Senior Director, Strategic Technology, Global Digital Strategy, Universal Music Group. She explains: “We’ve already announced so... | {
"answer": "Universal Music Group has partnered with Soundlabs AI, a responsible and fairly trained AI technology company, to create vocal models that enhance the fan experience and support artists.",
"evidence_quote": "\"One key example where the technology has been harnessed creatively is the partnership between... |
the partnership between Universal Music Group and Soundlabs AI – a responsible and fairly trained AI technology company – that creates vocal models. Strauss explains: “Once a framework agreement was put in place between us and Soundlabs AI, we worked with them to create a Spanish-language version of Brenda Lee’s iconic... | {
"answer": "Soundlabs AI used samples of Brenda Lee's voice to build a vocal model that replicated her vocals as they sounded when she was younger, then processed the Spanish-language recording to modify the timbre to match her youthful voice.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Soundlabs were able to use samples of her voice ... |
ration is UMG’s licensing agreement with health & wellness startup Endel, which uses proprietary AI technology to remix songs into functional versions for sleep, focus and relaxation. Artists such as Morat, 6lack and Chad Lawson have released music through this partnership. Beyond licensing, AI tools can help bring pro... | {
"answer": "AI enhances support for artists by enabling innovative creative tools (e.g., source separation for music composition) and improving operational processes like marketing, data analytics, and asset preparation for projects (e.g., The Tragically Hip’s anniversary docuseries).",
"evidence_quote": "\"This t... |
ethical tools we can incorporate into our business to help our artists and our teams. This covers all areas from creative development and audio tools, to marketing, data analytics, and everything in between.” Protecting the rights of artists and other creatives is a central tenet of UMG’s philosophy, and that stance is... | {
"answer": "Whether AI tools are ethically trained and respect copyright.",
"evidence_quote": "\"While there are several evaluation criteria, we first look at whether AI tools are ethically trained, and respect copyright.\"",
"question": "What is the primary consideration UMG’s AI Review Team evaluates first whe... |
erest. He says, “While there are several evaluation criteria, we first look at whether AI tools are ethically trained, and respect copyright.” While it’s still early days, this careful review process is helping UMG embrace responsible AI partners and the opportunities they bring. Horton says, “We’ve already had more th... | {
"answer": "AI can be leveraged to provide better **data analytics tools** that improve operational efficiency by generating deeper insights, enabling quicker decision-making, and supporting targeted strategies for artists and business operations.",
"evidence_quote": "“One of the big opportunities offered by the d... |
” “One of the big opportunities offered by the deployment of AI technology is improved operational efficiency,” says Quinton. “For example ‘how can we use AI to provide better data analytics tools to our artists? How do we become more efficient at reaching the right fan community? How do we become more efficient at cus... | {
"answer": "The three key components required to build a very good AI system are talent (people who know how to build, train, and operate modern AI systems), computing power, and large quantities of high-quality data.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Building a very good AI system requires three components: first, talent – ... |
of the key messages from the team to policy makers has been that they must support the IP owner’s right to build a healthy ecosystem for licensed training data. That will allow artists, creators, and rightsholders to be fairly compensated for their work while enabling further, faster and safer development of the AI tec... | {
"answer": "Myles Smith",
"evidence_quote": "Multi award-winning British singer-songwriter **Myles Smith** has been at the forefront of this push. Working alongside Sony Music and RCA UK, **Myles created his very own virtual concert**.",
"question": "Which multi-award-winning artist worked alongside Sony Music a... |
th has been at the forefront of this push. Working alongside Sony Music and RCA UK, Myles created his very own virtual concert. The exclusive event, which was hosted on a custom-made Fortnite island, featured an avatar of the singer performing three of his top tracks. This included the smash hit Stargazing, as well as ... | {
"answer": "Sony Immersive Music Studios (Sony IMS)",
"evidence_quote": "\"The virtual world was built by **Sony Immersive Music Studios (Sony IMS)**, a division supporting artists generate one answerable question, answer, and exact supporting quote from chunk.\"",
"question": "Which division of Sony was respons... |
to do in these creative spaces, we can deliver, and we can do it in a scalable way for them too.” The virtual world was built by Sony Immersive Music Studios (Sony IMS), a division supporting artists and labels at the intersection of music and gaming. Myles’s 11-minute performance was developed using Sony RX0II cameras... | {
"answer": "The performance capture was achieved using Sony RX0II cameras in combination with markerless motion capture technology from Move AI, enabling capture anywhere without specialized equipment.",
"evidence_quote": "This enabled performance capture to happen anywhere without the need for special facilities,... |
e aesthetic was focused on nature and community, as well as more subtle references that fans would connect with, such as a Luton-inspired football shirt or guitar in the backdrop. And despite all the many elements, the team were able to deliver the whole project in 11 weeks from ideation to commercial release. The in-h... | {
"answer": "Sony Music empowered artists to leverage immersive experiences as their own broadcasters, focusing on authentic storytelling to connect directly with fans.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Artists have direct access to their fans now because they are their own broadcasters. This is about authentic storytelling a... |
is about authentic storytelling and our commitment to empower artists to lean into cutting-edge immersive experiences in order to reach and engage with fans.” Tang added: “Because that's what you're always looking for in marketing, isn't it? The element of, oh, I didn't expect that and creating discussion, because mark... | {
"answer": "The text emphasizes that immersive experiences are not limited to younger generations and can attract fans of all ages, as demonstrated by successful projects using digital human technology that draw diverse crowds.",
"evidence_quote": "\"The good news is any artist can take advantage of these technolo... |
tist is working on a project they feel excited about rather than pushing an activation that may not fit. In 2024, Myles has amassed over 1 billion streams on his tracks. Stargazing has spent the most weeks in the Top 10 single chart of any UK act in 2024 (12 weeks) and is the best-selling 2024 single release by an Engl... | {
"answer": "'Stargazing' spent **12 weeks** in the Top 10 single chart of any UK act in 2024 and is the **best-selling 2024 single release by an English artist** that year.",
"evidence_quote": "'Stargazing has spent the most weeks in the Top 10 single chart of any UK act in 2024 (12 weeks) and is the best-selling ... |
ny Music has previously worked with Travis Scott on Fortnite and Lil Nas X on Roblox to create immersive experiences for fans. In October last year, Sony Music held a showcase highlighting a range of ways it works to support talent push creative boundaries, including reaching expanded audiences across platforms like Fo... | {
"answer": "Cris Lacy's first thought about AI was that it could help bring back the voice of Randy Travis, a Grammy Award-winning Country Music Hall of Famer.",
"evidence_quote": "'My first thought about AI was: ‘it could help bring Randy’s voice back’'",
"question": "What was Cris Lacy's initial thought about ... |
I chose this career,” Cris said. “My first thought about AI was: ‘it could help bring Randy’s voice back’.” Randy Travis, the Grammy Award- winning Country Music Hall of Famer, has had limited speech for over a decade following a stroke in 2013 that left him with aphasia. This has been devastating not only for Travis a... | {
"answer": "Randy Travis himself and his long-time producer, Kyle Lehning, were key partners. Warner Music secured Kyle’s involvement with Randy’s explicit blessing, as Kyle knew Randy’s voice better than anyone and spent months experimenting with AI to recreate it.",
"evidence_quote": "“The team also connected wi... |
team also connected with Travis’s long-time producer, Kyle Lehning, who knew his voice better than anyone else. With Randy’s blessing, Kyle spent months experimenting with different tracks and the AI technology. They started with 42 original vocals from Randy’s prior releases and made an overlay with country singer Jam... | {
"answer": "She burst into tears because it was so magical to hear that voice sing again.",
"evidence_quote": "\"He said, 'I'm going to send you this track, and I don't know how to feel about it.' He said, 'I'm excited. I'm terrified.' And when he sent it, I just burst into tears. It was so magical to hear that vo... |
” Lacy also pushed back against criticisms that WMG was doing this to “make a quick buck”. “I was like, if you think taking a year to cut one song is a windfall, then you need to do some homework. It was really a labour of love.” Warner Music Nashville curated a small team to work on the project to ensure its success, ... | {
"answer": "She described it as a 'labour of love' rather than a quick financial venture.",
"evidence_quote": "\"I was like, if you think taking a year to cut one song is a windfall, then you need to do some homework. It was really a labour of love.\"",
"question": "How did Lacy describe the process of creating ... |
d some asked the question, "Is it real?" Some just assumed it was. Some said, "I don't care if it's real or not. It sounds like you and I'm so happy you're making music." But they were all incredibly supportive.” The team recently released another AI-supported track, called Horses in Heaven, and has plans to release on... | {
"answer": "According to Lacy, the most irreplaceable element is 'heart'—the genuine passion and intent behind the work, driven by people who cared deeply about the rightness of the project rather than financial gain or external validation.",
"evidence_quote": "\"You cannot replicate that. You cannot replicate [he... |
ing. But this is a bunch of humans who are using a tool to help someone who has a disability and still wants to live their life's purpose.” CRIS LACY CO-CHAIR AND CO-PRESIDENT, WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create new music is a topic of ongoing debate for the recording indust... | {
"answer": "AI is used to replicate the artist's voice and style with meticulous attention to detail—syllable-by-syllable and note-by-note—to ensure the final output aligns with their original artistic vision, even when the artist cannot perform directly.",
"evidence_quote": "\"You expect that you’re to be able to... |
E OF THE INDUSTRY IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 2928IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 Authorisation - Policymakers must reject changes to copyright law that would undermine rightsholders’ right to choose whether their work is used to develop AI models. Exceptions to copyright undermine the positive development of the creat... | {
"answer": "It threatens the long-term viability of new music creation and culture, as emphasized in the IFPI's stance on copyright protection for rightsholders' creative work.",
"evidence_quote": "‘generative AI developers stealing copyright-protected music to develop their models without authorisation threatens ... |
t require AI developers to maintain and disclose records of the copyright-protected materials they use to develop their models. This should be accompanied by requirements to label wholly AI-generated outputs to provide transparency to consumers. There is no public good or justification for this, and certainly no reason... | {
"answer": "The primary concern is that it significantly impacts the fan experience by making it harder to access genuine, human-created, high-quality music.",
"evidence_quote": "\"The flooding of online services with AI-generated content significantly impacts the fan experience as it becomes harder to access genu... |
harder to access genuine, human created, high- quality music. Perhaps most significant is the broader cultural impact as the unique human element at the heart of music, which elevates it to something that feels so incredibly special and important, is put in jeopardy. There is a positive, sustainable future for AI and m... | {
"answer": "The two essential things governments can do are to **create robust legal frameworks (policies) to safeguard music’s future** and **ensure transparent licensing markets** where AI-generated music systems (like those trained on unlicensed works) are regulated to respect artist rights and copyright.",
"ev... |
icensed musical works and sound recordings... Claude photo by Kimde Hoop Doja Cat photo by Braylen Dion Arkells photo by Nathan NashSTATE OF THE INDUSTRY IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 3130IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 Section three RECORD LABELS ARE POWERING GLOBAL CULTURES & ECONOMIES Their long-term commitment and in... | {
"answer": "Record labels drive music’s growth by providing long-term commitment and investment in both local artists and the teams that support them, fostering a broadened music ecosystem of skilled professionals worldwide.",
"evidence_quote": "The positive impact the work and investment of record labels has on b... |
more rapidly evolving music markets. E x p l o r e t h e s t o r i e s :Bridging continents, amplifying voices More music from more places The rise of Lars Huang Luck Ra photo courtesy of Sony Music EntertainmentIFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 3332 Mehta added: “91 Nort... | {
"answer": "To better understand the artists' culture, nuances, and communicate effectively with them in their native language, ensuring more authentic and culturally aligned support.",
"evidence_quote": "\"We’ve added team members who are of South Asian heritage because we know it’s really important to be able to... |
ulture and the different nuances.” “We didn't feel like this was something that we could just do on our own from Canada. And understanding that even though there are artists that are based in Canada, the number one market was still India.” 91 North is guided by artist and producer Ikky, who has worked with artists incl... | {
"answer": "The name '91 North Records' combines India’s international country calling code (91) and Canada’s geographical location ('North'), symbolizing the label’s role as a bridge between the two countries and their diverse fan bases.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Warner Music sees **91 North Records** as a vital bri... |
or phone calls) and Canada’s geographical location. Canadian-based Punjabi musician Jonita Gandhi was amongst the first artists to sign with 91 North Records, while the Canadian and Indian teams have separately worked closely on the development of Karan Aujla. The global network allows Warner Music to amplify artists t... | {
"answer": "Warner Music Canada was one of the first labels to recognize and act on the opportunity to support South Asian and multicultural artists by providing global support in A&R, marketing, and distribution, elevating them to a global stage where no such infrastructure existed previously.",
"evidence_quote":... |
st so diverse and so multicultural. So, leaning into that is something that we are really focusing on.” KRISTEN BURKE PRESIDENT, WARNER MUSIC CANADA 91 North Records is more than just a record label; it's a cultural movement that we wanted to create an infrastructure for. We're not just exporting music, we're exporting... | {
"answer": "The realization that Canada was transitioning into a major creator market for South Asian music alongside its status as a consumption hub, particularly with the rise of Punjabi artists.",
"evidence_quote": "\"While it was already a big consumption market, Canada was newly becoming a big creator market,... |
citement in the Canadian market. The idea for 91 North Records started in the depths of lockdown when Jay Mehta, Managing Director, Warner Music India and SAARC, had just joined the company. With the ambition to “make the Indian sound global,” Mehta discovered that Canada was becoming a music centre for both creators a... | {
"answer": "The primary goal of 91 North Records is to help Indian artists become global superstars without requiring them to change their sound or adopt Western elements (e.g., singing in English). This contrasts with traditional industry approaches that often push artists to conform to Western standards for broade... |
ns both Indian artists who are living in India, as well as artists who are of Indian heritage and living in Canada. And there are plans to expand this beyond just Canada and India. The team have been strategically looking at whether to expand this venture in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, which all have significant... | {
"answer": "The UK, Australia, and New Zealand are being considered for expansion. The focus is supported by data from streaming platforms (e.g., YouTube, Spotify) showing strong fan engagement and rising streaming numbers in these markets, particularly Australia and New Zealand, which have emerged as significant hu... |
Music Group invested in Mavin Global Records, a leading Nigerian Afrobeats label which is led by founder (and renowned artist and produced) Michael Collins Ajereh Jazzy (aka Don Jazzy) and his Chief Operating Officer, Tega Oghenejobo. The combination of UMG’s resources and global expertise with Mavin’s knowledge of the... | {
"answer": "Mavin Global Records has deep knowledge of the local Nigerian and broader African music markets, as well as 13 years of experience within the African music business. This local expertise complements UMG's global resources and industry expertise, creating a synergistic fit for scaling Mavin's artists' suc... |
roup. We understand the uniqueness of our business and our artists, and we have 13-years’ experience of working within the Nigerian and broader African music business. But with Universal Music Group, we plug into a bigger global machine with all the operation systems and expertise in places around the world to which we... | {
"answer": "It emphasizes steady, sequential investments in sync with local societies and bodies, forging deep connections with local governments, and maintaining a meaningful partnership with the collective community.",
"evidence_quote": "“It must happen steadily and sequentially. Investments by global players in... |
CEO of Universal Music India, has seen firsthand what global opportunities do for artists in rapidly evolving markets. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy or without challenges. For example, while India is the most populated country in the world, it ranks as the world’s 15th largest recorded music market by annual revenues... | {
"answer": "Government support is critically important for artists in emerging markets like India to succeed.",
"evidence_quote": "\"In emerging markets, government support is critical for successful generate\"",
"question": "What role does government support play in enabling success for artists in emerging mark... |
plify our artists worldwide” TEGA OGHENEJOBO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, MAVIN GLOBAL Nigeria | Universal Music Group Sanyal notes that in emerging markets, government support is critical for successful development of the market and artists’ success: “Government support for creators of all kinds is critical. The power to ... | {
"answer": "Governments need to enforce copyright laws and stop illegal streaming services that offer music for free, ensuring fans consume content through legitimate and licensed platforms.",
"evidence_quote": "\"In Africa we need governments to help with enforcement and stopping illegal services offering music t... |
e by way of their work with young Nigerian artists Rema and Ayra Starr - both of whom started with local followings that are now reaching audiences further and further afield. Arya Starr’s The Year I Turned 21 broke the record for the biggest first day album debut by a Nigerian female artist in Spotify history and ende... | {
"answer": "Universal Music Group's investment supports the development of local executives, improves local infrastructure, and encourages other major musical platforms to invest in the region, fostering a prosperous musical future for Nigeria.",
"evidence_quote": "Universal Music Group’s investment in Nigeria thr... |
place to ensure Nigeria has a prosperous musical future. They’re a bridge for us, and they accelerate all the hard work that our team are putting in. “Our partnership has set the wheels in motion of bringing Nigerian – and indeed African – creativity to the fore. “We are developing programmes for local songwriters and ... | {
"answer": "Record labels are accelerating the hard work of local teams and ensuring Nigeria can grow globally while retaining its art and culture by investing in local songwriters and executive training programs.",
"evidence_quote": "\"They’re a bridge for us, and they accelerate all the hard work that our team a... |
TRY IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 3736IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 MARKET CASE STUDY "The contemporary Chinese music landscape, much like its global counterparts, thrives on diversity. Audiences are increasingly sophisticated, embracing a spectrum of genres from hip-hop and EDM to R&B and pop. Our strategy is to culti... | {
"answer": "Sony Music China utilizes its expansive international reach as a significant asset to help artists generate opportunities, including broader exposure and collaboration potential beyond the domestic market.",
"evidence_quote": "\"The expansive international reach of Sony Music is a huge asset for artist... |
e Gala in December 2024. And this is something the Sony Music team are keen to replicate. Chan explained that the expansive international reach of Sony Music is a huge asset for artists – giving them region and country specific guidance. “We are a great window for artists to get their artistry all over the world and ac... | {
"answer": "Sony Music focuses on developing strategies that allow artists to meet their fans organically, rather than restricting them to one platform or style. Their approach is fan-led, ensuring the artist’s artistry and regional/country-specific guidance are tailored to diverse audiences worldwide.",
"evidence... |
s strategy is always fluid. Dennis Kooker, President of Sony’s Global Digital Business, explains that these global strategies can be a difficult balance– but are ultimately fan-led. “Demand for music continues to expand but reaching your audience is more challenging than ever,” Kooker said. “For us, we think about how ... | {
"answer": "Sony’s approach focuses on developing strategies that help artists meet their fans naturally, rather than forcing fans into a single platform or style. This allows for flexibility and opens up diverse opportunities in both digital and real-world engagement.",
"evidence_quote": "\"For us, we think about... |
ol; it's a vital channel for authentic artist-fan connection. Our approach with Lars is to strategically integrate social platforms into his overall career trajectory, fostering a dynamic and engaged community." His viral single, Soaked in Rain, enjoyed significant popularity, amassing 14 million streams within its fir... | {
"answer": "Fun! Only",
"evidence_quote": "\"In October 2024, Lars released his album titled **Fun! Only**, which achieved an extraordinary sales milestone of over 100,000 physical copies within a mere 24 hours.\"",
"question": "What was the title of Lars' album released in October 2024?"
} |
g an impressive portfolio of high-quality music to become a more global star. China | Sony Music Entertainment What truly excites us about Lars is his unwavering passion and dedication. He's got that spark, that hunger to be the best, which is exactly the kind of talent we love to champion in this vibrant and competiti... | {
"answer": "Andrew Chan emphasizes Lars Huang's unwavering passion, dedication, and 'hunger to be the best,' as well as his unique 'fighting spirit' rooted in a deep desire to connect with his audience and create meaningful work, making him stand out in China's competitive and vibrant market.",
"evidence_quote": "... |
st about competition; it's about a deep-seated desire to connect with his audience and create something truly special. He is an artist who thrives in a market as dynamic and demanding as this one.” A major part of Lars’s approach has been to experiment with his music and styles. The Mandopop artist sings in Mandarin, E... | {
"answer": "Lars Huang experiments with his music and styles by singing in multiple languages (Mandarin, English, and Cantonese) and adapting to local styles and genres across markets.",
"evidence_quote": "A major part of Lars’s approach has been to experiment with his music and styles. The Mandopop artist sings i... |
ne who seeks to use copyright-protected music on their platform - or as part of their service - obtains permission from the rightsholder before using the music. The breakdown in this long-established incentive structure would create significant harm. 1 Support music’s public performance and broadcasting rights 2 IFPI w... | {
"answer": "The USA and Japan",
"evidence_quote": "\"two of the largest economies in the world — the USA and Japan — still lack full broadcasting and public performance rights.\"",
"question": "What are the two largest economies in the world that still lack full broadcasting and public performance rights for mus... |
wing revenue stream for artists and make an important contribution to growing music economies. To achieve this, governments should fully establish these rights and allow rightsholders to organise the efficient collections of revenue. FUELLING GLOBAL MUSIC GROWTH MUSIC POLICY PRIORITIES Beyoncé photo by Blair Caldwell F... | {
"answer": "The chunk does not explicitly state the exact **percentage** of total revenues attributed to the 'wing revenue stream' (e.g., mechanical royalties or similar). However, it references that *30.8% of their revenues* was derived from a related metric (likely **statutory/collecting society payments** or comp... |
formats, digital and physical album and single sales) and all countries in a calendar year. It is weighted based on the relative value of each method of consumption. A more detailed analysis of IFPI Global Charts is available in the IFPI Global Music Report 2025 Premium Edition.IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 IFPI GLOBAL... | {
"answer": "The top 2 global albums of 2024 are *Benson Boone* by **Benson Boone** (1.52bn SSE) and *Romance* by **ENHYPEN** (1.35bn SSE). The chart includes subscription streams weighted by their relative value, with *Benson Boone* leading slightly in overall streaming equivalents.",
"evidence_quote": "**BENSON B... |
T SSE 1.79bn SSE 1.70bn SSE 1.52bn SSE 1.51bn SSE 1.35bn SSE 1.33bn SSE 1.28bn SSE 1.17bn SSE 1.14bn *Subscription streams equivalent Source: IFPI | The IFPI Global Album Chart takes into account all consumption formats, spanning physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming platforms across a calendar year. It is w... | {
"answer": "The highest value is 1.79 billion, and the lowest value is 1.14 billion.",
"evidence_quote": "T SSE 1.79bn ... SSE 1.14bn",
"question": "What is the total streaming revenue (in billion) for the highest and lowest values of 'SSE' (Subscription Streams Equivalent) provided in the chunk?"
} |
IC’S VALUE Music has always had deep cultural and economic value and public policies must ensure that this value is fully recognised and protected in the marketplace. This means requiring that anyone who seeks to use copyright- protected music on their platform or as part of their service obtains permission from the ri... | {
"answer": "The music industry recognizes that copyright-protected music holds deep cultural and economic value, and public policies must ensure this value is fully acknowledged and safeguarded.",
"evidence_quote": "'Music has always had deep cultural and economic value and public policies must ensure that this va... |
and law enforcement agencies taking on this issue. SUPPORT MUSIC’S PUBLIC PERFORMANCE AND BROADCASTING RIGHTS IFPI works with music licensing companies across the world to help ensure that those who produce and perform music used for public performance and broadcast are fairly rewarded for their work. Performance right... | {
"answer": "Governments must fully establish performance rights and enable rightsholders to organize the accurate, transparent, and efficient collection of revenues from public performances and broadcasts.",
"evidence_quote": "To achieve this governments must fully establish these rights and enable rightsholders t... |
environment needs to be in place: 01 04 06 05 SUPPORT MUSIC’S COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE The global music market is more competitive than ever, with artists having enormous choice about how they create their music and deliver it to fans. As a result, artists are benefiting from receiving a growing share of increasing indu... | {
"answer": "Generative AI services take music without authorization, which is both morally wrong and illegal. The text explicitly condemns this practice and frames it as a violation of rights.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Some generative AI services continue to take music without authorisation – something which is both ... |
gs have been used without permission. 02 03 Some generative AI services continue to take music without authorisation – something which is both morally wrong and illegal – and develop outputs at scale which are competing with genuine artists’ music. There is no public good or justification for this, and certainly no rea... | {
"answer": "Governments should prioritize **authorization** (protecting creators' rights to decide AI usage of their work) and **commitments to transparent practices** (ensuring fair, accountable use of music in AI development).",
"evidence_quote": "\"There are two essential things governments can do to achieve th... |
ndermine the positive development of the creative industries and a vibrant licensing market, without bringing long-term benefits to individual countries’ economies. It would instead cause irreparable harm to creativity and innovation to the detriment of national culture, consumers and, ultimately, AI providers. 2. Tran... | {
"answer": "The primary concern is that while these developments may seem beneficial initially, they could ultimately cause **irreparable harm to creativity and innovation**, undermining **national culture**, harming **consumers**, and even **detriment to AI providers** themselves in the long run.",
"evidence_quot... |
sical sales as well as revenues from performance rights and synchronisation. In addition to the in-depth revenue data, the report also contains important indicators such as the number of subscription streaming accounts worldwide, as well as analysis of the best performing songs, albums and artists in 2024. Used by reco... | {
"answer": "The Premium Edition can be purchased at gmr.ifpi.org or by contacting IFPI directly at ritco@ifpi.org. Discounted pricing for companies in the recorded music sector, as well as governmental and academic institutions, is available upon request via ritco@ifpi.org.",
"evidence_quote": "The Premium Edition... |
ifer McCord Sabrina Carpenter photo by Bryce Anderson aespa photo courtesy of Warner Music Group Benson Boone photo courtesy of Warner Music Group Charli XCX photo courtesy of Warner Music Group TEMS photo by Adrienne Raquel Taylor Swift photo by Beth Garrabrant Luck Ra photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Chappe... | {
"answer": "The photo of TEMS was credited to 'Adrienne Raquel'.",
"evidence_quote": "TEMS photo by Adrienne Raquel",
"question": "Which artist's photo was credited to 'Adrienne Raquel' in the provided chunk?"
} |
ng photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Page 46 Aimyon photo courtesy of Warner Music Group Young Stunna photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Page 43 Drake photo courtesy of OVO SEVENTEEN photo courtesy of PLEDIS Entertainment Billie Eilish photo by Petros Studios Stray Kids photo courtesy of JYP Entertainm... | {
"answer": "TOMORROW X TOGETHER",
"evidence_quote": "TOMORROW X TOGETHER photo courtesy of HYBE",
"question": "Which music group's photo was provided by HYBE according to the given chunk?"
} |
GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY CONTENTS In a world where artists have unlimited possibilities to communicate with their fans, they might get overwhelmed by the constant pressure to be visible in a digital spotlight. Furthermore, there is the expectation to release new music in a much steadier pattern an... | {
"answer": "A label supports artists by providing guidance, financing, and expertise in social media management, recording, and scheduling to help them navigate the overwhelming digital landscape and maintain a steady release pattern. Additionally, labels offer curation and professional oversight to stand out amidst... |
artists are championed, music is valued and protected, and innovation thrives. By matching the brilliance and bravery of artists with velocity and impact of our own, we'll pioneer that bright future together." ROBERT KYNCL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WARNER MUSIC GROUP While we are supportive of technological change that ... | {
"answer": "They collectively emphasize that artists must be paid appropriately for their efforts, even with technological changes that expand music accessibility globally. Their statements highlight that fair compensation and mutual respect-based partnerships are foundational to sustaining the music ecosystem’s fut... |
onment where artist development can flourish for years to come.” SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE, CBE CHAIRMAN & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP © IFPI 2025 All data, copy and images are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, transmitted or made available without permission from IFPI. Use of this report, IFP... | {
"answer": "Record labels play a crucial role in helping artists thrive and ensuring creativity is sustained over time by providing development support and opportunities.",
"evidence_quote": "\"where artist development can flourish for years to come.\"",
"question": "What is the purpose of record labels accordin... |
I and music 24 Case Study: Music meets gaming in Fortnite 26 Case Study: Harnessing AI to give a legend his voice back 28 Music Policy Priorities: Safeguarding music’s future 30 SECTION THREE: RECORD LABELS ARE POWERING GLOBAL CULTURES AND ECONOMIES 32 Case Study: Bridging continents, amplifying voices 34 Case Study: M... | {
"answer": "Recorded music revenue has grown continuously for a decade, though the growth rate in the most recent year is slightly slower than in prior years. Despite this, the growth remains positive and is comparable to rates many other industries would envy. The report also highlights significant potential for fu... |
ing technologies, and investment in both artists and the evolving parts of the growing global music ecosystem. This growth doesn’t happen by accident. It reflects the brilliant creativity, vision and hard work of artists and songwriters around the globe, powered in part by the work, investment and passion of music comp... | {
"answer": "Record labels act as essential partners by finding and nurturing new talent, unlocking new revenue streams, and connecting artists with audiences in a crowded content landscape, enabling creative and commercial success at every career stage.",
"evidence_quote": "As the essential partner to artists that... |
oremost, record companies take on the financial risk of a creative project and fund the development and evolution of an artist and their music. • Secondly, they drive innovation, in the practices and technology they make available to artists in order to help them express their art and engage and connect with fans. • Th... | {
"answer": "Record companies embrace AI to enhance artist creativity and develop innovative fan experiences, while ensuring responsible use by developing and licensing AI services that respect the rights of music creators.",
"evidence_quote": "\"Record companies have embraced its [AI's] potential to enhance artist... |
rnments around the world are examining and shaping the legal environment for AI. We are working to ensure that policymakers recognise that AI should be cultivated in order to harness its potential to support and amplify human artistry. Music faces other headwinds. Like any growing industry, it is attractive to those wh... | {
"answer": "The threat described as 'theft' is **streaming manipulation**, where bad actors generate artificial plays of tracks they’ve uploaded to music services, thereby stealing revenue that should go to legitimate artists. This undermines trust in the online environment and harms both artists and fans.",
"evid... |
through public policies that enable it to grow and evolve. Working hand in glove with artists and the rest of the music community, record companies are at the heart of driving and fighting for this, unswerving in their mission to make the whole ecosystem thrive. INTRODUCTION RECORD LABELS: HELPING MUSIC THRIVE Music pl... | {
"answer": "4.8%",
"evidence_quote": "+4.8% Global revenue growth",
"question": "What was the percentage growth of global recorded music revenues in 2024?"
} |
MUSIC MARKET IN NUMBERS 2024STATE OF THE INDUSTRY IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 54IFPI GLOBAL MUSIC REPORT 2025 Global recorded music revenues saw a tenth consecutive year of growth in 2024, up 4.8% to US$29.6 billion. The growth tells a story of an industry that continues to evolve and adapt around the world – with ev... | {
"answer": "Middle East and North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region in 2024.",
"evidence_quote": "Middle East and North Africa (MENA) was the fastest growing region at a rate of 22.8%, followed by Sub-Saharan Africa (+22.6%) and Latin America (+22.5%).",
"question": "Which region experienced the faste... |
corded growth in 2024, which included eight of the top 10 global markets. There was movement in the top ten markets in 2024, as Mexico overtook Australia and moved up a place to feature at #10. MUSIC CONTINUES ITS GLOBAL GROWTH Top 10 music markets 2024 GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW 21.9 20.6 21.8 20.4 18.9 18.9 18.4 17.8 16.... | {
"answer": "The markets were Mexico and Australia. Mexico overtook Australia and moved up one place to rank #10 in 2024.",
"evidence_quote": "Mexico overtook Australia and moved up a place to feature at #10.",
"question": "Which two markets were among the top 10 global music markets in 2024, and which one moved ... |
9 2.5 0.6 5.0 19.0 0.9 2.7 0.6 4.8 20.4 0.8 2.9 0.6 5 0 10 15 20 25 30 20001999 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 752M Users of subscription accounts +4.8% Global revenue growth +9.5% Growth in subscription streaming revenues Global r... | {
"answer": "51.2%",
"evidence_quote": "51 . 2 % S u b s c riptio n s t r e a m i n g",
"question": "What percentage of global recorded music industry revenues in 2024 is attributed specifically to subscription streaming services?"
} |
Myrecipe2
Made with ❤️ using 🎨 NeMo Data Designerrefiner was generated with Unsloth Recipe Studio. It contains 100 generated records.
🚀 Quick Start
from datasets import load_dataset
# Load the main dataset
dataset = load_dataset("moogin/myrecipe2", "data", split="train")
df = dataset.to_pandas()
📊 Dataset Summary
- 📈 Records: 100
- 📋 Columns: 2
📋 Schema & Statistics
| Column | Type | Column Type | Unique (%) | Null (%) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
llm_structured_1 |
dict |
llm-structured | 100 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | Tokens: 112 out / 412 in |
⚙️ Generation Details
Generated with 2 column configuration(s):
llm-structured: 1 column(s)
seed-dataset: 1 column(s)
📄 Full configuration available in builder_config.json and detailed metadata in metadata.json.
📚 Citation
If you use Data Designer in your work, please cite the project as follows:
@misc{nemo-data-designer,
author = {The NeMo Data Designer Team, NVIDIA},
title = {NeMo Data Designer: A framework for generating synthetic data from scratch or based on your own seed data},
howpublished = {\url{https://github.com/NVIDIA-NeMo/DataDesigner}},
year = 2026,
note = {GitHub Repository},
}
💡 About NeMo Data Designer
NeMo Data Designer is a general framework for generating high-quality synthetic data that goes beyond simple LLM prompting. It provides:
- Diverse data generation using statistical samplers, LLMs, or existing seed datasets
- Relationship control between fields with dependency-aware generation
- Quality validation with built-in Python, SQL, and custom local and remote validators
- LLM-as-a-judge scoring for quality assessment
- Fast iteration with preview mode before full-scale generation
For more information, visit: https://github.com/NVIDIA-NeMo/DataDesigner (pip install data-designer)
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