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Sony, TikTok and Music Deals Round-Up
Sony Music, TikTok and DistroKid launch new deals in China, streaming and publishing.
In brief
Sony Music, TikTok and DistroKid launch new deals in China, streaming and publishing. Sony Music renewed licensing with NetEase Cloud Music in China, TikTok partnered with Daddy Yankee for album distribution, and Billboard updated its streaming chart formula. Originally reported by Musicbusinessworldwide.
Sony Music renews China deal
Sony Music renewed multi-year licensing with NetEase Cloud Music in China.
“The multi-year deal, announced on Friday (November 13), means NetEase Cloud Music has now re-signed with all three major music companies in 2026”
TikTok partners with Daddy Yankee
TikTok’s SoundOn distributed Daddy Yankee’s La Postal album globally.
“TikTok announced the partnership on Tuesday (November 10). The 15-track album came out on October 30 through DY Records”
DistroKid launches publishing service
DistroKid launched publishing service powered by Kobalt for independent songwriters.
“Songwriters pay a one-time setup fee of USD $75 and receive 80% of the publishing royalties collected on their behalf”
Billboard updates streaming formula
Billboard changed chart weighting to include YouTube data by 2027.
“Billboard announced the change on Monday (November 9), and YouTube confirmed its return later the same day”
Symphonic signs Roblox deal
Symphonic brings hundreds of thousands of songs to Roblox with artist royalties.
“Artists will receive royalties for all plays of their music on Roblox”
What matters most
Sony Music renewed licensing with NetEase Cloud Music in China, TikTok partnered with Daddy Yankee for album distribution, and Billboard updated its streaming chart formula.
