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Breakout Rising Artist Liyah Bey’s Emotionally Powerful Single ‘Abused’ Lands Global Distribution Deal
The deal gives Bey worldwide distribution through Virgin Music Group and Universal Music Group, and the single is now on major streaming platforms.
- On Thursday, July 30, 2026, rising artist Liyah Bey released her single "Abused" through a global distribution partnership between her creative platform, Beyond Illusions, and Thump Records, with Virgin Music Group in association with Universal Music Group .
- Thump Records, founded in 1990 by President Bill Walker, is known for its diverse catalog including compilation series East Side Story, Old School, and Lowrider Oldies; the label partnered with Bey's artist-led platform to expand her reach.
- President Walker said, "From the moment we heard Liyah Bey's music, we knew she had something rare—a voice that's both powerful and deeply authentic." The single is available on all major streaming platforms.
- "'Abused' comes from a place of truth and vulnerability," Bey said, explaining that the partnership allows the song to reach a wider audience while maintaining her artistic authenticity and vision.
- As momentum continues to build, Bey is emerging as a compelling new voice whose music resonates through emotional depth and universal message, with an official performance video now available on YouTube.
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Breakout Rising Artist Liyah Bey's Emotionally Powerful Single 'Abused' Lands Global Distribution Deal
LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rising artist Liyah Bey is expanding her reach with the worldwide release of her emotionally powerful single "Abused" through a new partnership between her creative platform, Beyond Illusions, and Thump Records. The agreement provides global distribution through Virgin Music Group in association with Universal Music Group (UMG). - News from Thump Records, issued by Send2Press Newswire
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