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Warner Chappell Music Signs Cash Cobain to Global Publishing Deal

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has inked a global publishing deal with Cash Cobain, the innovative artist and producer known for his “sexy drill” sound. Cobain’s 2024 hit “Fisherrr” is gaining traction, spending two weeks at No. 1 on Apple Music and climbing Spotify’s Viral 50.

The Bronx-born rapper-producer began his music journey in childhood and has made significant strides in the industry. Cobain recently released a video remix of “Fisherrr” featuring Ice Spice and Bay Swag, amassing over 26 million streams. His collaborations include J. Cole on “Grippy,” Charlie Wilson on Don Toliver’s “ATTITUDE,” and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie’s “Body.”

“I’m so excited for this chapter in my career – shoutout to Warner Chappell Music and my team for making this happen,” Cobain said. “This is a huge moment, and I’m looking forward to building the ‘Slizzy’ empire with WCM by my side.”

Wallace Joseph, Senior Vice President, A&R, WCM, and Rich Christina, Senior Vice President, A&R and Venture Partners, WCM, shared: “Cash Cobain is a pioneering culture-mover as an artist and producer with his ‘Slizzy’ movement. He’s reshaped the sound of New York and beyond. His production talent is unique and undeniable. Combined with his artistry, he’s unstoppable.”

Ryan Press, President, North America, WCM added: “Cash is one of the best up-and-comers out there. As the original creator behind this entirely new drill style, he’s introduced a sound using some of music’s most classic hits, and his delivery is spot on every single time.”

Cobain’s pioneering “sexy drill” wave emerged in 2020, propelling the New York drill sound forward with hits like B-Lovee’s “My Everything.” In 2023, he dropped his debut album, Pretty Girls Love Slizzy, and continues to shape rap’s future with charting productions for Drake and PinkPantheress. His upcoming EP, Play Cash Cobain, is eagerly anticipated.

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Kevin Hart’s worldwide multi-platform media company, HARTBEAT, and Warner Chappell Song (WCM) announced an exclusive music publishing partnership. WCM will handle all of HARTBEAT’s music composition copyrights, including future programming as well as prior compositions from shows including Die Hart and Hart to Heart, under the terms of the arrangement, which is a first for the network.

WCM will also assist HARTBEAT in expanding its music repertoire across HARTBEAT Studios, HARTBEAT Media, and PULSE, as well as provide creative support for a variety of music projects and access to its award-winning production music library.

“This deal was made possible with the support of our Co-Chairs Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall, and we’re all very proud that HARTBEAT is entrusting us as their first publishing partner,” said WCM Senior Vice President of Creative Services, Ashley Winton. “We have an exciting opportunity to not only administer their music, but also cultivate connections with our songwriters for future projects.”

HARTBEAT President & Chief Distribution Officer, Jeff Clanagan, added “HARTBEAT is thrilled to partner with leading global publisher Warner Chappell Music to develop and build out a first-of-its-kind HARTBEAT music library. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for HARTBEAT as the company looks to build out its own music publishing arm as a part of our larger brand IP.”

HARTBEAT Studios is responsible for the financing, development, and production of humor and culture-related films and television shows, while HARTBEAT Media links customers all over the world through events, gaming, music publishing, Web3 initiatives, and an extensive distribution network. PULSE is HARTBEAT’s branded entertainment studio, as well as a creative and cultural consulting firm for major corporations.

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