# Sony, TikTok and Music Deals Round-Up

> Sony Music, TikTok and DistroKid launch new deals in China, streaming and publishing.
- Title: Sony, TikTok and Music Deals Round-Up · Musicbusinessworldwide
- Summary: Sony Music, TikTok and DistroKid launch new deals in China, streaming and publishing.
- Keywords: sony music, netease cloud music, tiktok, daddy yankee, la postal, distrokid, kobalt, billboard charts, youtube, roblox, music, Musicbusinessworldwide
- Source: Musicbusinessworldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/from-tiktoks-daddy-yankee-deal-to-youtubes-billboard-comeback-its-mbws-weekly-round-up
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- Topics: sony music, netease cloud music, tiktok, daddy yankee, la postal, distrokid, kobalt, billboard charts, youtube, roblox, music, business
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.