Jennifer Hudsonthe versatile star who has won two Grammys, an Oscar, an Emmy and a Tony — making her an EGOT — has signed with Interscope Records, the label announced on Wednesday (September 4). Her most recent music release was the original soundtrack Respectin which she starred as Aretha Franklin and performed all the songs. He has not recorded an album of original material since 2014 JHUD, released by RCA. Two of her previous albums, from 2008 Jennifer Hudson and 2011 I remember mereached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. “Jennifer has made so many important contributions to global music culture on stage, on screen and through her incredible body of recordings,” he said. Steve Bermanvice president of Interscope Capitol Label Group, in a statement. “She is a tour de force and we are thrilled that she has chosen to spend the next phase of her career at Interscope.”
Capitol Recordsin collaboration with THE BLACKLABELannounced its launch MEOBB (pronounced “meow”), a new five-member K-pop girl group (consisting of Ella, Gawon, Soooin, Anna, and Narin) whose name was revealed last month. Specifically, THEBLACKLABEL was founded by a K-pop producer Teddy Park (aka TEDDY), who was BLACKPINK's first collaborator and has also collaborated with K-pop acts including BIGBANG, G-Dragon and 2NE1. MEOVV's debut single is now available for pre-order on major streaming services.
The Grammy-winning band Portugal. The Man signed with WME for representation in all sectors. The group that released the album Chris Black changed my life last year, he recently completed a world tour in support of the LP, including shows at Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Ryman Auditorium. The band also has a charity, Pass The Mic, which focuses on human rights, community health and the environment, with an emphasis on issues that directly affect Indigenous people.
Singer-songwriter Weyes Blood signed with Artists Blue Waterproof for management. He will be represented by New York Ed Harriswho also manages Cigarettes After Sex, Miss Grit and Katrina Ford. Weyes Blood (born Natalie Mering) has released a total of five studio albums, including her chart-topping 2022 release. And in the dark, the heart shines. “Like many people, I have been mesmerized and mesmerized by the beauty of her records and her live performances,” said the Blue Raincoat Music co-founder/CEO. Jeremy Lascelles in a statement. “She is so well-respected and admired by her peers that it is truly an honor that she has trusted Ed and the team at Blue Raincoat to guide her through the next exciting period of her career.”
LA based electronic trio Cheat codes works with Create a music group to release the group's next music, including singles and an album. The first single released under the deal was “BLOOM” featuring Train. The complex is managed by Jon Camche and Ricardo Zabac in Seminal Music Group.
Neon Gold Records and Tove Lo's label Pretty Sweden Records signed Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter-producer google eyes. Her latest single, “Internet Star”, was released on August 27 and was preceded by her debut single “Bareback on the Motherf-ing Plains”. Both will be featured on her debut EP, Starletwhich represents the first Pretty Swede release outside of Tove Lo's music. “The Internet Star has such a beautiful yet witty vulnerability that I think anyone who's had dreams that maybe went wrong can relate,” Tove Lo said in a statement.
Heather Caulker'small Dreamshop management signed artist based in LA Hemlock Springs. The singer-songwriter recently supported Doja Cat on their European tour and released her debut EP, go… go… GONE!, last year.
Singer-songwriter Diamante signed with Sumerian Records. The announcement coincided with the release of her new single, “All for the Glory.” Diamante, who is set to embark on a North American tour alongside fellow Sumerians Palaye Royale, I See Stars and Weathers, has released two studio albums to date: 2018's Coming to Hot and of 2021 American Dream.
He also signs with Sumerians was a Slovenian metal band Into the Destructionwho released his new single, “Demon Child,” on August 28. The band, who have released five studio albums to date, are set to play a number of UK and European dates this autumn.
Warner Music Nashville undersigned William Beckman on her roster. The bilingual Texas native will release his first post-signing single, “Not That Strong,” on August 30. In 2022, the independent album was released Faded memories followed by 2023 Here it is for you, here it is for mewhich included “Tennessee Drinkin',” Beckmann's fifth consecutive top 20 song on the Texas Regional Radio Chart, according to a press release. – Jessica Nicholson
Audio Chateau Recordsthe new label launched by Jared Gutstadt's Audio Up Media, signed songwriter-musician based in Nashville Clayton Johnsonwho recently co-wrote Lana Del Rey and Quavo's 'Tough' with Del Rey at the Audio Chateau studio in Nashville. As a songwriter, Johnson is currently signed to a joint venture between Audio Up and Universal Music Publishing Group.
