Publishing Briefs: WCM Signs Patrice Rushen; Reservoir Buys Tupac Producer Directory

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a worldwide publishing deal with 4-time Grammy nominee and jazz/R&B star Patrice Roussin. Known for her work with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and Prince, Rushen is also celebrated for her pioneering role as the first female music director for top awards including the Grammys and Emmys.

Reservoir Media has acquired the production rights and publishing catalog of the late hip-hop producer-songwriter Deon “Big D” Evans, best known for his work with Tupac Shakur. Known for producing hits like “Brenda's Got a Baby” and the Grammy-nominated “Changes,” Evans significantly shaped hip-hop and collaborated with other notable artists such as Digital Underground and Ne-Yo.

Brandon Silverstein Publishing and Avex USA worked together to sign Kavi in a global publishing deal. While the 21-year-old producer is perhaps best known for his song 'Million Dollar Baby' by Tommy Richmond, which recently reached No.1 on Advertising sign Hip-Hop/R&B chart, Kavi has also created the sound of other talents including Yeat and KanKan.

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a worldwide publishing deal with the songwriter and producer Toby Daintree, known for his work with Artemas on hits like 'I Like the Way You Kiss Me' and 'If You Think I'm Beautiful'. Daintree, a multi-instrumentalist, has also worked with artists such as FKA Twigs and Joy Crookes and will now work closely with the WCM UK team to further his career.

Armada music'small BEAT Music Fundhis dance music investment fund, expanded by acquiring rights to the artist and songwriter Jax Jonesof the catalogue, including shares of “You Don't Know Me” with RAYE and “All Day and Night” with Madison Beer and Martin Solveig. He has also acquired the artist shares of the Australian singer/songwriter AMBA TRANSMITTERof the catalog, which includes dance hits with artists such as Hardwell, R3HAB, Porter Robinson and QUIX. Finally, BEAT is working with Sola Records on a joint venture including Maur & FABER, Draxx and Majestic signees.

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and CAM Creative signed country music songwriter Ryan Larkins in a global publishing deal. Known for writing Bill Anderson's Grammy-nominated “Someday It'll All Make Sense” and Cody Johnson's #1 hit “The Painter,” Larkins has collaborated with legends such as Tony Lane and Tom Douglas and recently released his debut EP with Red Street. Registrations.

Writer-artist Matt Stell renewed his publishing deal with Endurance Music Group (EMG). The move comes as it prepares for its June 7 release Born alone, his first full-length album released since his 2019 signing with RECORDS Nashville. Every track on the project was co-written by Stell, who hit No. 1 on Country Airplay with his first two RECORDS singles, “Prayed for You” and “Everywhere But On,” both of which were co-written by own. Stell joined EMG in 2020 when the label bought Wide Open Music. –Tom Roland

Position music has signed a global publishing deal with the London-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Merrifield. Merrifield, known for his work with artists such as Lewis Capaldi, Marshmello and Mimi Webb, has recently contributed to hits such as “American Psycho” and the UK Top 10 single “Good Without” and has upcoming projects with Marshmello , Cheat Codes and Zara. Larson.

Producer, songwriter and composer Hilton Wright II has signed an exclusive worldwide management deal with Warner Chappell Music. Along with the deal, his media company, Seven15 Labslaunched the music publishing division through an exclusive global management and co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell, aiming to expand the reach and impact of Wright's extensive catalog, which includes collaborations with Big Sean, Mike Posner and brands such as Walmart and Ford.

Warner Chappell Music (WCM), in parallel The roots and Live Nation Urbanlaunch it “Message in Music” songwriting camp May 28-June 1 in Philadelphia, coinciding with Roots Picnic 2024. The camp will honor Philly music legends Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell, showcasing their legacy and promoting contemporary local songwriting talent. Hosted by Ryan Press (WCM), Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Pop Wansel and The Roots' Questlove and Black Thought, the camp aims to create opportunities for local writers and producers. More than 50 writers and artists, including top talent from Philadelphia and the WCM roster, are expected to attend. Selected songs from the Gamble, Huff and Bell catalog will be available for sampling via WCM's Beat Broker platform to mark the trio's 60th anniversary.

Concord Music Publishing has signed an exclusive worldwide management deal with the Emmy and Drama Desk nominated composer and lyricist Eli Bolin, covering his entire catalog and future work. Bolin is famous for his work on Documentary now!, Sesame Street, Nine Perfect Strangersand the Netflix special John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch.

Sony Music Publishing hosted its second annual SMP x BeatStars Hitmaker Week, a global songwriting camp held April 1-5 in Miami, Florida at Circle House Studios. The event hosted 67 songwriters/producers and artists from around the world for collaborative writing sessions, educational workshops and more. This included Farruko, Brray, Nardo Wick, Rob 49 and ScarLip, among others.

Searcher Music has worked with a Latin record label and entertainment company MITH Media to co-sign songwriters and artists, manage catalogs and expand into the LATAM and US Latin music market. The first signings under this partnership are Grammy-nominated songwriter K. Sotomayor and singer-songwriter Dēlian, with plans to develop new projects and actively manage Seeker's catalog in Latin America.

Boom.Records enters into a partnership with Warner Chappell Music to start Boom.Publishing. WCM will manage publishing rights for Boom.Publishing signatories as well as offer more creative support through writing camps and sessions.

1916 Business has welcomed many new songwriters to her label. This includes Nashville-based songwriter Carly Pageproducer based in Los Angeles Jack Rileyand Olivia Kien (through a joint venture with Sevs Publishing).