Heatwave, a London-based record label that aims to sign artists from emerging markets, has signed a joint publishing deal with Kobalt.
The new deal will see the two companies join forces to “discover and develop new artists, songwriters and producers from around the world,” according to the announcement.
Heatwave was launched this year by Tyler Brown, former managing director of Syco Music, and Harold Serero, former senior A&R executive at Ultra Music Publishing.
London-based Heatwave, which describes itself as “a borderless record label focused on connecting music dots around the world”, launched its own label division in September after partnering with Too Lost, an American music and technology company that owns independent music rights. Those who have.
Heatwave Records says it has celebrated several signings with Nigerian artists Fido and Kvng Vinci and Ivorian artist døpelym. Another recent signee is DJ Lalo & Jotta from Ecuador, whose tracks Robanda It has become popular in South America and is currently ranked in the top 70 on the global Shazam rankings.
The first signees of the new publishing venture with Kobalt Music include producer Dave Nunes, who has worked with Sarz, Asake, Skrillex, Gunna, Ayra Starr, Sevdaliza, Ty Dolla $ign, Mahalia, Fireboy DML and more.
A joint publishing agreement is also in place positive Travis Scott and Assad, Go to Pato The song written by Pato Banton, which the company says “has become an anthem” in South America, has more than 300 million streams, as well as “HAUSAPIANO” feat. Zerrydl, currently ranked in the top five in Nigeria.
Additionally, Heatwave co-founder Tyler Brown also announced the extension of his existing agreement with Kobalt Music for his own company, Funfair Publishing.
This follows the success of the company’s first signing of James Essien, who rock star Created by Lisa, it hit #1 on the Billboard charts worldwide and has over 600 million streams across all DSPs. Essien has previously released albums with Tyla, Mahalia, Tom Grennan, Clean Bandit and James Blunt, and has upcoming albums with Joji and HER
“Harold and I are excited to partner with Kenny and the Kobalt team on this new venture.”
Tyler Brown
Tyler Brown said: “Harold and I are excited to partner with Kenny and the Kobalt team on this new business. We have been impressed by their global reach and success, so it feels great to be here It feels like the perfect home for Heatwave Publishing. We’ve had an incredibly fast start and we want to keep that momentum going.
“Our mission is to discover, develop and create the world’s hottest songs with the next generation of global superstar artists, songwriters and producers. Funfair Publishing’s agreement extension with Kobalt follows their amazing help and support to date Natural progression.
“Working with Taylor and Funfair has been an absolute pleasure.”
Kenny McGough, Kobalt Music
Kenny McGoff, Head of Creative UK and GSA at Kobalt Music, said: “It’s been a pleasure working with Tyler and Funfair.
“His energy and taste are to be admired and respected, as is his skill at finding hidden gems. Now that Harold is playing alongside the newly formed Heatwave, I can only imagine what they will do next. Being able to be a part of it It’s really exciting to be a member of the team and I’m glad that we at Kobalt can be along for the ride.global music business
