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2025 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Celebration

Cardi B, DJ Mustard, Sony Music Publishing among the big winners

ASCAP Wraps Up SXSW 2025 with a Global Flair

The ASCAP Urban team presented a SXSW Music Industry Happy Hour, hosting hundreds of guests and performances by ASCAP members DAP the Contract and Darius Martin.

On the Come Up:
Interviews with rising stars in the ASCAP family
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Former Music Exec Shanti Das Works to Shatter the Stigma of Mental Health In the Black Community

There’s no denying that discussions surrounding mental health, and taking care of it, are becoming more common and less stigmatized than ever before. But at the same time, many people with minority backgrounds are still hesitant to seek the help they need due to attitudes that have historically existed within their communities, and still persist today. Shanti Das, a former music executive, is no exception...

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