Ice Spice signed with PPL for the collection of the rights of its neighboring rights. The label, which also recently signed Lewis Capaldi, will collect royalties on behalf of the rapper for the use of her music on radio, television and in public spaces around the world.
Singer-songwriter Dashawho scored a major hit with “Austin” this year, signed me WME for global representation in all sectors. The rising star also recently signed to Warner Records. Managed by Alex Land in Type A Management.
BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records artist Elvis Shane signed with WME for global representation in all sectors. His agent team includes WME Nashville bureau co-head Becky Gardenhire, along with Jon Folk, Doug Neff, Lance Alleman and Caleb Fenn, who will work alongside various agency departments on tour bookings, brand partnerships, digital , television and cinema. Shane is set to release his new album, Damascus, on April 19th. – Jessica Nicholson (652k)
Afro-dance artist Stonebwoy signed an agreement to provide worldwide distribution and labeling services ADA worldwide, through which he released his latest single, 'Ekelebe'. The deal also includes the Nigerian rapper's sixth studio album, which is expected to be released later this year. Managed by Casey Cobia at KVO Talent.
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana signed a worldwide recording deal with Warner Music Indiawith the first release under the deal expected to drop next month.
Independent singer-songwriter and producer Yes (aka Lars Haggstrom) has signed a worldwide licensing deal with AWAL for his catalog and 10 upcoming songs. His first single from the deal, “sill that kid (deep down),” will be released on May 2, with his debut album to follow.
Atlantic Records/Anemoia Records undersigned Bossa, a 17-year-old artist from Palm Springs, California, who spans genres including hip-hop and dance. The label will release his new single, “Go Crazy,” on Friday (April 19). Managed by Jen Park and Kirsten Van Hoose.
Mexican indie artist Ultra Girl (aka Mariana de Miguel) signed to the Ninja Tune imprint Big Dada, “a record label run by Black, POC and minority ethnic artists for Black, POC and minority ethnic artists,” according to a press release. Her first single on the label is “rimel”.
Echoesalexandra norton artists work, signed with Outlast Records, with single “CAROUSEL” marking the first drop under the deal. Managed by Derek Brewer at Shelter Music Group.
Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment (formerly BMLG Records) signed Noah Hicks through a joint venture with Red Creative Records. The Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment roster also includes Riley Green, Chris Janson, Brett Young, Lady A and Greylan James. Georgia native Hicks scored a viral hit on TikTok with “I Can Tell You're Small Town,” followed by “Dirt on It.” He is repped by Red Light Management and WME. – Jessica Nicholson
Producer, DJ, composer and multi-instrumentalist from North London Jasper Tygner signed with Ninja Tune via his Technicolour imprint, who released his latest single, “Before Me”. Managed by Tom Aldridge at Salt Music and booked by Evan Greenberg in the CAA.
The Felice brothers signed to Millions of stars, the label started by Conor Oberst. the band's new album will be released, Valley of Abandoned Songson June 27. The band has been booked by Eric Dimenstein on Ground Control Touring in North America and David Hughes to the Free Trade Agency for Europe and the United Kingdom.
Country singer Peyton Smith signed with The family for management. The signing coincided with the release of his new EP, From up here, on Combustion Music. He is booked by WME.
ONErpm Nashville signed singer-songwriter and American Idol alum Britney Kellogg and released her new song, “Hell in a Handbag.” Kellogg is booked by The Kinkead Entertainment Agency in Nashville. – Jessica Nicholson
Country newcomer Timmy McKeever signed with Droptine Recordingswho released his new single, “Bullet Proof,” on April 5.
R&B artist Ariel signed with Mello Music Group. The label released its latest single, “Something Amazing,” on Thursday (April 11).
Provident Entertainmentdivision of Sony Entertainment, signed The voice season 22 finalist body. For his first single, the Los Angeles native dropped a cover of Brandon Lake's “Gratitude,” which he performed on his season finale The voice. The Provident Entertainment roster also includes Kirk Franklin, Lake, CAIN, Zach Williams and Casting Crowns. – Jessica Nicholson
Chicago band Babe Report signed with Explosion in soundwhich will release the band's debut album, You got betteron May 31.
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