SoundCloud’s position at the sharp end of new music trends is well known, so its annual ‘Music Intelligence Report’ is always worth a read.

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SoundCloud’s latest Music Intelligence Report highlights electronic’s rapid growth, hip-hop’s evolution and the genre mashups shaping listening.

What major developments can we expect in the coming year? Power players across the industry make their best guesses.