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Latin Superstar Paulo Londra Signs Global Publishing Deal with Warner Chappell Music

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on June 21, 2022 - 9:22am

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a global administration deal with 24-year-old Argentine sensation Paulo Londra, who is also signed to Warner Music Latina. After a two-year hiatus, Londra exploded back onto the scene earlier this year with his most viral hit to-date, “Plan A,” which broke the Spotify Argentina, Spain, and México charts, among other Latin markets, within hours of its release at almost one million streams. It also reached No. 2 on Spotify’s global chart and the video garnered more than 133 million views on YouTube.

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300 Entertainment Names Rayna Bass & Selim Bouab Co-Presidents

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on June 16, 2022 - 10:12am

Admired Execs Assume Top Leadership Roles as Company Begins New Chapter

Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab have been promoted to Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment, it was announced today by co-founder and Chairman/CEO Kevin Liles. Bass and Bouab, who both joined 300 in 2014, were most recently the company’s Senior Vice President of Marketing and Senior Vice President/Head of A&R, respectively. This marks the first major executive move at the company since it was acquired by Warner Music Group at the end of last year.

“My philosophy is to always surround myself with amazing, dedicated, passionate

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Warner Chappell Music Signs Global Publishing Deal with Queer Latin Rap Movement Pioneer Villano Antillano

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on June 15, 2022 - 9:22am

Announcement Also Marks the Puerto Rican Rapper's First-Ever Publishing Deal

Warner Chappell Music has signed a global co-publishing deal with Puerto Rican rapper Villano Antillano. Known as one of the pioneers of the queer music movement in the Latin urban scene, Villano is paving the way in a predominantly male-dominated genre with unapologetic, empowering Latin urban anthems. In the last year, she’s released several noteworthy singles, including her most recent track “Vocales,” where she also served as co-producer and director for the music video.

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Julia Betley Joins Warner Records as SVP, Creative Sync Licensing

Submitted by Caitlin.House@w...
on June 15, 2022 - 9:01am

Julia Betley has joined Warner Records as SVP of Creative Sync Licensing. Betley comes to Warner following a decade at Sony Music Entertainment’s RCA Records, where she most recently served as VP, Licensing & Soundtracks. In her new post, Betley reports to Warner Records EVP, Brand Partnerships & Sync, Claudia Butzky and is based at the label’s LA headquarters. She will work closely with Butzky to develop the strategy for creative music placement & campaigns across film, television, gaming, sports, and related platforms.

“Julia has a deep understanding of how a magic combination of music and

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Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund Announces First Annual Grantee Convening and Fourth Tranche of Grants

Submitted by Chloe.Prouten@w...
on June 13, 2022 - 9:25am
Two-day event will spark new ideas and drive collaborative change 
 advancing racial justice 
      
Includes two public panels featuring frontline social justice leaders                 
 
The Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund (WMG/BFF SJF) today announced its first annual Grantee Convening event. From June 16-17, the Fund’s 27 current grantee partners will gather with WMG/BFF SJF Board members to share their work, and to find synergies in their efforts to advance racial justice across the arts, education, and criminal justice reform.   
 
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