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Of all the motivations that drive entrepreneurs, music is one that unites most. Here are a few favorite tracks from successful and serial entrepreneurs guaranteed to motive you.

'In a band ... it's very similar to a startup. You're a few people in a garage,' he said.

She has a stake in WTRMLN WTR.

A website allows you to mimic Drake's new album cover. See how he looks perched on your shoulder!

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to get through this thing called life."

This week the world draped itself in purple to mourn musician and innovator Prince Rogers Nelson. Here's a sample of tributes to the musical legend in his favorite hue.

The pairing of seemingly unrelated businesses, produce and music, is the type of innovative display SXSW is known for.

Puma, which fell out of favour as a fashion brand for women, has made tapping into the booming female sportswear market a key part of its strategy.

Vital Signs is reportedly a six-episode series starring Apple employee Dr. Dre in a dark, 'semi-autobiographical' role.

The video uses a combination of a record scratch, curious placements of smoke and rhyming ingredients spit out by the rapper.

The blond-haired music makers have some serious business skills in their repertoire.

TapTape bets on fans to be the most knowledgeable and passionate investors.

The music industry tests a new way to fund growth.

Rapper and producer will.i.am steered Black Eyed Peas to pop success by blurring the lines between bands and brands. Now he's applying the lessons he learned in the music business in an attempt to shake up the Silicon Valley status quo.

The way that musicians have had to adapt provides a valuable look into new and creative ways to reach consumers.

The hitmaker discussed what fuels him in art and business.

The Tennessee-based boot camp program hits all the high notes for industry hopefuls and pulls strings to help them get started.

Tupac and Liberace have also performed posthumously via hologram.

A $50,000 donation from T. Swift inspired GoFundMe to increase its donation limit – a move that will probably only affect millionaires.

Many of the best hip-hop artists have managed to survive and thrive over decades of changing music, economic storms and technology shifts.

Build up your legacy with this advice from the musician behind "God Bless the USA."