Hybe America have entered a new distribution partnership with So so def recordingsThe label founded by Jermaine Dupri. So Def and Hybe America is expected to start rolling out new music during the store in the coming months, including both inheritance and brand new signings.
The deal provides so DEF access to Hybe America’s full distribution and marketing infrastructure, which allows the label to reintroduce its catalog and launch new artists. So DEF is responsible for launching and producing such documents as Usher, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Nelly, Bow Wow, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Xscape and most recently Muni Long.
The partnership is described as “a deeply personal full circle moment” for Scooter brownCEO of Hybe America, who began his career during the Du prize mentoring at So So Def.
“Everything I learned about the music industry started with Jermaine,” Braun said. “He gave me my first shot when I was just a child with a dream. I was blessed to witness genius up close – and now, years later, it is an honor to return to where it all started and stand next to him as a partner.”
“This is not just a business – this is the family,” Dupri said. “Looking at Scooter building what he has built has made me extremely proud. He learned the game inside so def, and now he is able to open doors that I once opened them to him. That’s what Legacy is about.”
“Jermaine Dupri is not just a legend – he is one of the biggest producers and managers of all time,” Braun added. “He changed the sound of a generation. This deal is about giving him the modern tools and reaching his heritage deserves, and making sure that the next generation hears what the last one already knows: Jermaine Dupri is a giant.”
+ Sony Music Publishing UK today announced the promotion of Sarah Gabrielli To the head of A&R. She will continue to be based from the company’s London office and reports to President and Co-Managing Director, SMP UK and Senior VP in International, David Ventura.
In her elevated role, Gabrielli should be responsible for leading SMP UK’s A&R team, promoting creative strategy and expanding the opportunities for songwriters in the UK and thereafter.
Gabrielli said: “I am extremely excited to go into the role of head of A & R. It is an honor to lead such a talented team and continue to advance the incredible songwriter that makes this job so inspiring. Big thanks to Tim and David for their confidence and support – I am grateful that I can of course create the next chapter in the SMP. To build even more.
Gabrielli’s signings include Artemas, Beabadoobee, Cian Ducrot, Jim Legxacy, Joe Rubel, Damexdame, Jo Caleb and Jordan Rakei. She also works closely with two inches, Sad Night Dynamite, Tom Mann, Lil Silva, Sigrid, Sampha, Arlo Parks and more.
Ventura said: “Sarah is a great leader who has exemplified excellence during her eight years with the company. A real A&R, Sarah has unlimited passion for talent and it has been a pleasure to see her growth at SMP. This next step in Sarah’s career feels like a natural progression, with her latest credit list to succeed. “French”) to the role.
+ All things go festival Has expanded from an event with two to three days for September 26-28. The 11th edition of the party will return to Meriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD and Forest Hills Stadium in New York. An assortment will be revealed in the coming months.
