Bartels Bites Back

BARTELS BITES BACK: After the UMG East reshuffle that saw his Def Jam become a standalone label, Steve Bartels has enjoyed back-to-back successes. We're talking two overperforming debuts, first by hip-hop vocalist August Alsina, who racked up a 64k, #2 bow last week, and now with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, who's got her own #2 debut this week with 55k. Iggy's New Classic is powered by the breakout radio and retail success of her single "Fancy" (which is now #3 at iTunes, while Classic is #4 on the album side; the song is Top 10 at Rhythm radio and #2 on Shazam's overall chart). It's a welcome hot streak for the label chief as the Big East's new world order takes shape. (4/29p)

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		HITS LIST BLASTS OFF Space is the place for Tay. (4/30a) Check It Out Now TAY RACKS UP STATS, OBLITERATES RECORDS What did you expect? (4/30a) Check It Out Now STAGECOACH: THE FINAL DESERT EXCURSION Our weary travelers reflect on their adventure. (4/30a) Check It Out Now BILLIE'S BACK WITH BIG WORLD TOUR Promises to be a Hard ticket to score. (4/30a) Check It Out Now HIPGNOSIS BOARD APPROVES UPPED BLACKSTONE BID But it ain't over till it's over. (4/29a) Check It Out Now
		THE NEW UMG Gosh, we hope there are more press releases. TIKTOK BANNED! Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is. THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT No, not that one. TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST Now 100% unlicensed!

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