Earlier this month, Universal tapped Beyoncé’s music producers to helm Kingship, a virtual band based on Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT artwork. In May, Universal Music Group signed a deal to allow its artists to release NFTs on music-centric NFT marketplace LimeWire. Other major record companies have raced to expand their web3 presences and capitalize on Web3-related IP in recent months. “But if you don't know what to do with that, it's pretty useless.” “It's great that in the NFT space, people get IP ownership,” Fall told Decrypt. (simply known as Warner Records) is an American record label. In addition to music-related benefits, the NFT Label Pass will also grant holders access to Studio A and Studio B, IP incubators that allow participants to pitch projects leveraging their ownership of select blue-chip NFTs like Bored Apes and Cryptopunks-which the studio may choose to develop, finance, market, and cosign. “They’re in favor of the artists and pushing the IP conversation forward.” Earlier in his career, he held the position of A&R director at Atlantic Records, working with Intro, Monie Love and The Braxton Sisters.“They are the type of major label that is trying to enter the space the right way, and adapt to the current climate, what culture looks like now,” Fall told Decrypt. The musician’s songwriting credits include collaborations with Afrobeats stars Tiwa Savage and Davido, as well as global pop stars such as Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams and Bebe Rexha.īyers boasts a 25-year career, collaborating with renowned artists such as Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Eve, Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx and Raven-Symoné, while also working with producers such as Andre Harris, Vidal Davis Rodney Jerkins and Idris Elba.Īdditionally, Byers was influential in the establishment of Phill圓60.com and the sponsorship of The Roots Picnic during his consultation agreement with Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation from 2009 to 2011, and produced the 2012 film Black November featuring notable names like Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, and Vivica A. Photo Credit: Warner Records Amid rapid growth within a number of music markets in Africa, Warner Records has officially announced a joint venture. The WMG space will feature professionally produced programming curated by digital media company IMGN. The song heralds his forthcoming solo project set to be released later this year. Warner Records acts Saweetie and Bella Poarch and Atlantic Records’ artist Sueco will receive artist channels on the platform. PTC’s inaugural release is ‘No Dey Tire’ by Ghana-born Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter Lord Afrixana. Lord Afrixana is our first artist on the label and he’s incredibly talented.”īyers added that his outfit’s objective extends beyond featuring exclusively African sounds, highlighting the universal appeal and diversity of Afrobeats. An example of this is on the credits for the American artists albums which states i.e. The deal was inked last July when Allen began cutting back on. Warner Music International (formerly WEA International) is the international copyright holder and distributor for North American artists on the Warner Music record labels. I have a passion for this genre and feel it will be the pop music of the world. Warner Records is home to some of the most ground-breaking and exciting artists in the world, including Dua Lipa, Foals, Nines, Royal Blood, Mist, Griff. By James Patrick Herman Warner Records Warner Records has signed in-demand songwriter Amy Allen to a recording contract. On his part, Byers said: “I’m excited to bring Protect the Culture to Warner Records. The team is excited to be championing such inspiring young talent from the electrifying African and world music scenes with passionate entrepreneurs, and we’re looking forward to all we can accomplish together.” “We’re confident it’s just the beginning of what’s to come from Marc and Protect the Culture. “Marc has already proven to be an invaluable A&R resource with the signings of breakout Nigerian artist Pheelz and rising Afro-fusion star Lord Afrixana,” Warner Records president Steven ‘Steve-O’ Carless said.

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