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Time for a big round of applause for one incredible Amazon Music exec: Billboard just published “Pride 2024: Music Business Movers & Shakers in the Industry,” which spotlights 30 execs who “are working to create a more diverse, more equitable future for music’s LGBTQ+ community.” We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Alex Nutton, Senior Label Relations Manager at Amazon Music, made the cut this year! As he told Billboard, “Championing emerging and established LGBTQ+ artists is a core part of Amazon’s DNA”. Working with George Michael Entertainment “to reintroduce their music to a new generation of queer audience” as a career highlight that will forever be near and dear to his heart. Join us in offering kudos and congrats to Alex, and don’t miss the entire list at the link below! https://lnkd.in/eMKYfe7D

Kendrick Lamar’s “The Pop Out – Ken & Friends” livestream broke Amazon Music streaming records. Across Prime Video and Twitch, the live broadcast earned the most minutes watched of any Amazon Music production ever. Congratulations to all the teams who worked to bring "The Pop Out – Ken & Friends" together! Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios

Launched in 2023, Spotlight is a two-day leadership summit for women executives across Amazon Entertainment organizations around the world. With experts across content, operations, creative, marketing, finance, legal, technology and more! The purpose of Spotlight is to build bridges, foster leadership growth, spark collaborations, and cultivate new ideas. In the words of one attendee, “Spotlight is a moment to step away from the day-to-day and really think Big Picture. I always walk away feeling invigorated.” #AmazonEntertainment #InsideAmazon Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios Amazon Games Wondery Audible Twitch

🎶 Exciting News! 🎶 Amazon Music is proud to be the exclusive merch provider for Feid's FERXXOCALIPSIS Tour. Fans can now flex some incredible new merch from this epic collection! Celebrate Feid’s groundbreaking musical journey with our unique merch line featuring designs inspired by his latest album, FERXXOCALIPSIS. From stylish T-shirts, shorts, and socks to special home items like a car sun visor and a cozy blanket, there’s something for every fan. Check out the store now and grab your favorites here (https://amzn.to/4bbFBj3)! 💥 💚 Read the full article on About Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3XRJeYH

Rotation—the hip-hop and R&B brand from Amazon Music—is excited to announce that it will be streaming “The Pop Out - Ken & Friends,” Kendrick Lamar’s sold-out concert from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Juneteenth. Presented by pgLang and Free Lunch, the stream will start at 4 p.m. PT and air on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch (https://amzn.to/3Xiqd0X) and Prime Video. The livestream coincides with Amazon Music’s celebration of Black Music Month — “Forever the Influence” is honoring the contributions of Black artists, producers, and songwriters who have defined culture. Read more here: https://amzn.to/3XiqbpR #InsideAmazon #AmazonMusic Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios Twitch

"I've been convinced for a long time that music streaming platforms and Formula 1 racing share very similar audiences and that crossover between the two can genuinely be very engaging and fun for fans" This is just one reason Pierre Gasly is excited that Amazon Music and Nav have revealed a new On My Way 2 Rexdale custom helmet he will wear as the BWT Alpine F1 Team's driver at this week’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix! The helmet features artwork inspired by the platinum-selling rapper’s highly anticipated, upcoming album On My Way 2 Rexdale, which pays tribute to Nav’s Toronto neighborhood of Rexdale and is set for release this summer on XO and Republic Records. Ahead of the event, Pierre Gasly has curated the “Official BWT Alpine F1 Playlist” with his race music for the Canadian Grand Prix. The playlist is exclusively available on Amazon Music and features songs like Internet Money and Nav’s “Lemonade,” Jungle’s “MHD,” and 2Pac’s “Hail Mary.” Listen to the playlist here (https://amzn.to/3KxRRzy) Learn more here! https://amzn.to/3z31PWY

Celebrate Pride with Amazon Music. Kick off Pride with an exclusive track from Girl in Red. It sets the tone for PROUD, our playlist showcasing new music from LGBTQ+ creators. Explore PROUD, along with our Pride Hits and Pride Classics playlists here (https://amzn.to/43CAqpD). While we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community year-round, let's come together and make this Pride Month unforgettable! #InsideAmazon #AmazonMusic #Pride

Congratulations are in order! Billboard just announced its list of Canadian Power Players and our very own John Murphy (Head of Amazon Music & Podcasts, Canada) made the list! John works on strategy, programming, marketing and industry relations here at Amazon Music, and has overseen some big opportunities in initiatives for artists in Canada including the Breakthrough Artists to Watch program (https://amzn.to/3KzSA33) which is currently supporting six Canadian rising stars! Please join us in congratulating John, and check out the Billboard excerpt below: https://amzn.to/3RcoWF8 #InsideAmazon #AmazonMusic

GOOD NEWS: Billboard just announced its list of International Power Players for 2024, and we’re thrilled to announce that THREE Amazon Music execs made the cut this year! Congratulations to Paul Firth (Director of Global Music Industry, Amazon Music) Claire Imoucha (Head of Amazon Music, Spain) and Keisuke Oishi (GM/Director, Amazon Music Japan), each of whom were recognized for “driving success outside the United States” and contributing “to a ninth consecutive year of growth for the global recorded-music business”. Speaking to Billboard, Claire name dropped the Primavera Sound Festival in Spain, making sure to mention that Amazon Music’s 2023 livestream of the event was a major coup for the streaming service. “Being able to delight music fans around the world and bring this world-class festival, packed with artist performances, interviews and behind-the-scenes moments, to them at home was a real highlight,” she said. Please join us in congratulating Paul, Claire and Keisuke and be sure to check out the article Billboard article below: https://amzn.to/4auO7t9

"The thing that excites me most about working at Amazon Music? It’s the chance to positively influence the lives of millions of customers around the globe.” That’s Tzu-Chi Wang, a Senior Software Engineer at Amazon Music since 2021. Based in San Francisco, California, Tzu-Chi began his Amazon Music career as a Software Development Engineer in 2018 before quickly moving up the ranks. In his current role, Tzu-Chi helps ensure that every aspect of the subscription experience runs smoothly for members – right from the moment they decide to sign up. “The decisions I make directly influence the customer experience in major ways,” Tzu-Chi says. “It’s a lot of responsibility... but it’s also hugely rewarding." #AmazonMusic #InsideAmazon