Warner Chappell Music today announced that it has entered into a global co-publishing deal with Atlanta-based super producer/songwriter Turbo. The agreement covers all past and future songs, including his work on Lil Baby & Gunna’s RIAA platinum single “Close Friends,” which is currently No. 1 on the Urban radio chart.
“Turbo is one of the most prominent hip-hop producers to break over the last year,” said Ryan Press, President, A&R, U.S., Warner Chappell Music. “His signature sound is a game changer, attracting trailblazing artists and influential fans alike to his music. He’s a true innovator, and we’re looking forward to partnering with Turbo and his amazing management team of Ebonie Ward and Anthony Saleh to take his career to new heights and new places.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to start working with Ryan and his passionate team at Warner Chappell,” said Turbo. “Their endless dedication to providing songwriters and producers with resources and opportunities to grow their music and careers is unparalleled, and I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together.”
Turbo has worked with rap stars such as Gunna, Young Thug, Travis Scott, Moneybagg Yo, Lil Yachty, Tory Lanez, and others. His recent projects include executive producing Gunna’s debut album Drip or Drown 2, which premiered at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200. The rising talent also executive produced on Lil Baby & Gunna’s Drip Harder album, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and landed eight tracks on the Billboard Hot 100.
