Outstanding producer Matthew Bernard, aka MTech, has signed a worldwide publishing cope with Sony Music Publishing (SMP), in partnership with producer Sounwave.
The deal covers catalog and future songs. MTech’s catalog contains six tracks on Kendrick Lamar’s album GNX, which was surprise-released final November and hit No. 1 on the US Billboard 200.
Amongst MTech’s credit on that album are the tracks Luther, which not too long ago hit No. 1 on the Billboard Scorching 100, and Squabble Up, which additionally hit No. 1 on the Scorching 100, on its debut.
MTech additionally has credit on Kendrick Lamar’s Euphoria (one of many rapper’s diss tracks in his disagreement with Drake), in addition to Kali Uchis’ Orquídeas and Blxst’s I’ll All the time Come Discover You.
“MTech’s distinctive expertise is really inspiring to be round, and I’m grateful for the chance to work with him.”
Lauren Munroe, Sony Music Publishing
“MTech’s distinctive expertise is really inspiring to be round, and I’m grateful for the chance to work with him,” stated Sony Music Publishing Supervisor, Artistic A&R Lauren Munroe.
“We’re honored to welcome MTech to the Sony Music Publishing household alongside the visionary Sounwave and excited for the unbelievable music forward.”
“Navigating thus far in my journey hasn’t been straightforward. Life can tear you down however I’m proof that religion & love will get you thru. I’m actually simply glad to be right here & grateful to Sounwave for the chance,” MTech stated in an announcement on Wednesday (March 26).
Sounwave added: “When somebody as proficient as Matt has the unbelievable work ethic that he does, you get the form of outcomes that you just’re seeing. I knew from day one Matt was a famous person and might be one of many largest producers on the earth.”
“Life can tear you down however I’m proof that religion & love will get you thru.”
MTech
MTech’s supervisor, Gary Biddy, described the Sony deal as “a full-circle dream come true. To see Sounwave – who believed in me early on – now workforce up with MTech, who I believed in since highschool, is among the greatest issues that’s ever occurred.”
For SMP, the deal follows a collection new signings, together with a deal final fall with songwriter/producer Julian Bunetta, recognized greatest for Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso, and a international deal with producer Mike Dean and a number of other members of his producer collective M.W.A.
Extra not too long ago, SMP renewed a artistic partnership with Ok-pop specialists The Hey Group (THG) Publishing, and expanded a two-year-old cope with India’s Ideas Music, beneath which SMP handles administration, synch and promotion of Ideas’ catalog throughout international digital platforms.
Earlier this yr, SMP expanded into Thailand, and signed international publishing offers with pop songwriter Billy Steinberg and his son Ezra Steinberg.
Sony Music’s publishing operations reported a 7.6% YoY improve in income in This autumn 2024, to USD $626.3 million. The corporate final fall received Writer of the Yr on the SESAC Music Awards, for the third yr operating.Music Enterprise Worldwide
