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Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorFive-time Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne has joined UTA, the company announced, for worldwide representation in all areas. With a catalog reaching back to the 1990s, Wayne is one of the most influential and successful rappers of all time.

DEALSWarner Chappell has signed producer DA Got That Dope. “From number ones like [Tyga’s] ‘Taste’ to [Kodak Black’s] ‘Zeze’, DA effortlessly creates memorable beats that connect with fans around the world”, says Warner Chappell’s Ryan Press.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIndependent label, distributor and publisher EMPIRE has opened a division in the US to help grow the local scene in West Asia and North Africa and its diaspora. To head up the territory, EMPIRE has hired Suhel Nafar (pictured above) as Vice President of Strategy & Market Development.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorWarner Music Group posted its best-ever quarterly revenue in its 17-year history as a stand-alone company, it announced on Monday, powered by streaming, which led to double-digit growth in digital revenue.Notably, its recorded music streaming growth was up 16% in constant currency, and publishing digital was up 36% (although overall its Warner Chappell division’s revenue was flat, largely due to COVID-related impact on performance and sync).For the three months that

Warner Chappell has expanded its deal with French musician Aya Nakamura, making the company her exclusive publishing rep worldwide. This follows the release of her latest album, ‘Aya’, which includes a collaboration with Stormzy.“I’m so glad that Aya has placed her faith in us again at Warner Chappell”, says Matthieu Tessier, Managing Director of Warner Chappell Music France.

DEALSGrammy nominated Rüfüs Du Sol have expanded their relationship with Kobalt so to include neighbouring rights on the recordings side as well as their song rights. “Being able to extend our relationship with Rüfüs Du Sol, whom we currently publish, to include neighbouring rights is an exciting opportunity”, says Kobalt’s Simon Moor.Warner Chappell has signed Alesso to one of those worldwide publishing deals.

Chris Willman Music WriterAshley Gorley was named songwriter of the year for an eighth time as the ASCAP Country Awards unveiled its annual list of winners Monday. Song of the year went to the Old Dominion hit “One Man Band,” written by songwriter Josh Osborne with band members Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen and Brad Tursi.Warner Chappell won publisher of the year for the eighth consecutive year.

Chris Willman Music WriterRoss Copperman received the BMI Country Awards’ songwriter of the year honor in accolades that were announced Monday.

Warner Chappell has renewed its publishing deal with Chinese R&B artist David Tao.“Warner Chappell has always had my back”, says Tao. “I’ve worked with the team for many years and I do enjoy the professional service.

Kendrick Lamar has signed a new worldwide publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing. The rapper has spent the last ten years with Warner Chappell.Announcing the move, boss of the rapper’s label Top Dawg Entertainment, Anthony Tiffith, says: “Kendrick and I are excited for our new partnership with Jody Gerson and UMPG.

Warner Chappell has announced the signing of US rock band X Ambassadors to a worldwide publishing agreement. As well as releasing their own music, the band have worked with Lizzo on a number of songs.Warner Chappell SVP A&R, Rich Christina, says: “Many of us at Warner Chappell have known X Ambassadors for a while now, and we’re so proud of all their accomplishments.

Warner Chappell has signed a new worldwide publishing deal with Ashley Walters – aka Asher D of So Solid Crew. The agreement covers his back catalogue as well as future works.“I’ve been working on a lot of new music recently and have some really exciting projects lined up”, says Walters.

Variety seeks to identify the next generation of leaders in the entertainment business who represent the creative community of film, TV, music and the digital space.

DEALSPoutyface has signed record and publishing deals with Island Records and Warner Chappell respectively. Real name Olivia Knight, she has found fame through newish short-form video app Voisey.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterShani Gonzales has been promoted to managing director of Warner Chappell Music UK. She will hold the position in addition to her current role as head of international A&R, beginning October 1.

Quincy Jones has announced a new deal with Warner Chappell, which will see the publisher administer his songs catalogue on a global basis on behalf of his Quincy Jones Music Publishing company.Warner Chappell Co-Chairs Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall say in a joint statement: “A creative genius and a cultural icon, there is no figure in modern music who has accomplished so much across so many generations; who has broken so many musical and social barriers; and whose impact has been so

DEALSWarner Chappell in the UK has signed a worldwide publishing deal with DJ/producer Nathan Dawe who is currently having chart success with his track ‘Lighter’. Needless to say, Head Of A&R Amber Davis is “delighted”.Another day another Hipgnosis deal.

As part of their ongoing joint venture, Transgressive Publishing and Warner Chappell have signed rapper Loyle Carner to a worldwide publishing deal. He released his debut single through the Transgressive record label in 2015, so get ready for lots of talk about him coming home.“This feels like a beautiful homecoming”, say Transgressive co-founder Toby L and A&R Manager Mike Harounoff in a joint statement.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Chappell Music announced today that it has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Grammy Award-winning producer-songwriter-executive Mike WiLL Made-It, who has helmed hits for Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Young Thug and many others.The signing marks the return to Warner Chappell for the hitmaker, who helmed such recent hits as Kane Brown’s “Be Like That” (featuring Swae Lee) and Polo G’s “Go Stupid” and “Dollaz On My Head,” as well

Producer and songwriter Mike Will Made-It has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell. The deal sees him return to the major after three years with Kobalt.

DEALSWarner Chappell has signed a worldwide publishing deal with one of Mexico’s most successful groups, Bronco. “We’re excited to have a partner like Warner Chappell, who we trust to amplify our music and our voices throughout the region and beyond”, say the band.

Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Bronco.

Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Warner Music Group that will see the two industry leaders collaborate closely on music-focused projects across film, TV, documentaries and more.The partnership gives Imagine access to the music libraries of WMG's family of labels, as well as publisher Warner Chappell.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Chappell Music has opened its second office in mainland China — in Shanghai — the company announced today. The publishing division of Warner Music Group has its sights on a fast-growing market, which is home to a number of digital services including KuGou, KuWo, QQ Music and NetEase Cloud Music, the latter of which struck a deal with Warner Chappell in May.

German rapper Capital Bra has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell. A pioneer of the Deutschrap sound, he is Germany’s most streamed artist and scored no less than ten number one singles in his home country last year.

Duran Duran have signed a new deal with Warner Chappell which will see the publisher administer most of the band’s post-1986 songs catalogue on a worldwide basis.

Warner Chappell Music has signed a global publishing agreement with British new wave rock icons Duran Duran, the publisher announced today (May 21).

Warner Chappell has signed an exclusive administration agreement with Yeti Beats, co-producer of Doja Cat's current Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit "Say So" feat. Nicki Minaj.

Warner Chappell has signed a worldwide co-publishing agreement with Atlanta-based hip-hop producer Dat Boi Squeeze. Alongside 30 Roc, Squeeze co-produced Roddy Ricch’s “The Box,” which occupied the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 consecutive weeks. The deal covers Squeeze's full catalog and future releases.

In a new series now amid the coronavirus pandemic, Billboard is asking individuals from all sectors of the music business to share stories of how they work now, with much of the world quarantined at home and unable to take in-person meetings, attend conferences or even go into the office. Submissions for the series can be sent to [email protected].

Former Warner Chappell executives Katie Vinten and Alicia Pruitt have joined together to produce a songwriters camp at Nashville’s Oceanway Studios March 2-4 that will bring together top songwriters from all genres.

BRIT Award-nominated rapper Dave has renewed his global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the company announced Tuesday (Feb. 11).

Beyoncé has signed a new global agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, covering the iconic artist and businesswoman's entire song catalog, stretching back to seminal hits from her start with Destiny's Child.

Warner Chappell has entered into a global administration deal with the Grateful Dead’s publishing company Ice Nine, covering the jam band entire body of work of nearly 200 original songs.Formed in 1965, the psychedelic rock act toured up until a month before founder Jerry Garcia's death in 1995.

Spotify and Warner Music announced early Tuesday morning that they have signed a global deal that ends the unusually bitter and public licensing dispute that flared up last year. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. However, it seems the deal is only with Warner Chappell, the company’s music-publishing division; Spotify’s dispute with WMG’s recorded-music division is apparently ongoing. Reps did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment on that matter.

Claire McAuley has been promoted to senior vp global administration at Warner Chappell Music, it was announced Wednesday (Dec. 18). She will report to Warner Chappell Music co-chair and chief operating officer Carianne Marshall.