Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has signed a global agreement with Mike Dean and several members of his production team MWAincluding Sean Solymar, Tommy Rush and Sage Scholfield. The agreement also includes a new strategic partnership between SMP and MWA to promote the creative development of its young talent. Dean is one of the most influential producers working today. Since the 90s, he has defined the sound of hip-hop. He began his career in the Houston area, working with southern rap icons such as Scarface, Ugk and Devin The Dude. Since then, Dean has worked on nearly the entire Ye (ex-Kanye West) discography as well as major albums such as Travis Scott ASTROLOGY, Beyoncé's Lemonade, by Frank Ocean Blonde, The Weeknd's Beauty behind the madness and many more.
EMPIRE Publishing has entered into a global publishing partnership with two-time GRAMMY winner Billy Ray Cyrus. The voice behind hits like “Achy Breaky Heart” and the Lil Nas X remix of “Old Town Road,” Cyrus is set to release his next song, “Remember Why You're Here,” on November 22.
Music Group PULSE has formed a creative joint venture with a songwriter/producer Gabe Simon and its publishing entity Abide By the Vibe. Simon is best known for writing and co-producing Noah Kahan's hit album Stick Season along with Kahan's previous LPs. The first two signings to the PULSE Music Group/Abide By the Vibe JV are Noah Levine (another Kahan co-writer) and Sam “HAFFWAY” Westhoff (Nashville writer, producer and artist).
Bossy Songs (the publishing venture founded by the CEO and co-founder of RECORDS Barry Weiss) and Sony Music Publishing have expanded their joint publishing venture and announced the signing of writer/producer Austin Corona. Corona is perhaps best known for his work on Halsey's latest album, The great imitator(“Panic Attack”, “I”, “Darwinism”, “Only the Muse”), but he has also worked on Zara Larsson's Aphrodite, by Jean Dawson CHAOS NOW and LIGHT OF GODand “Piggy” by Peter McPoland. Often, Corona works alongside his production partner, Wyatt Bernardwho is signed to Sony Music Publishing. The Bossy Songs roster now includes Corona, Dan Gleyzer, Cheyenna, Michael Sonier, Cody Tarpley and IDA.
The Ivors Academythe UK's leading songwriting advocacy organisation, has elected 40 songwriters and composers to its Senate. This group includes English star Paloma Faithwinners of the Ivor Novello Award Camille and Tinie Tempahscholar of Ivors Academy David Arnoldand current President of Ivors Academy and founding member of Gomez Tom Gray. Elected once every three years, the Senate provides feedback that influences the direction of the Ivors Academy and its positions on key issues such as artificial intelligence, creator compensation, the future of public funding for the arts and more.
peermusic Latin America has signed AQUIHAYAQUIHAY, Un León Marinero and Foudeqush in exclusive publishing deals worldwide. The trio is signed to peermusic Mexico, with the deals covering existing song catalogs and future work. “peermusic Mexico is proud to add to its roster these latest signings that highlight the variety and breath of contemporary Mexican music talent and our agency's commitment to supporting our rich local heritage,” he said. Viridiana GonzalezGM of peermusic Mexico, in a statement.
Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Tim Powell in collaboration with Organized chaos. Powell is a British songwriting talent who has lent his pen to songs such as 'Hole in the Head' and 'Round Round' by Sugababes, 'Call the Shots' by Girls Aloud, 'Love etc'. by Pet Shop Boys, 'Picking Up the Pieces' by Saint Etienne, 'Change Your Life' by Little Mix and 'Head & Heart' by Joel Corry & MNEK.
Warner Chappell Music and Twelve6 Fun have signed a singer-songwriter Ben Wagner in a global publishing deal. Wagner is a rising talent in Nashville and is best known for his work with Wyatt Flores on his songs for Netflix Virgin River and Ordinary Angels.
Sony Music Publishing Indonesia (SMPI) today announced the signing of acclaimed Indonesian singer, songwriter and actor Sal Priadi to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. The landmark deal sees the entire Sal Priadi back catalog come under the SMPI umbrella.
