Karma Artists and Payday Publishing Announce Global Publishing Agreement for Artist & Producer Benji

20 November 2025 - Press release

Karma Artists and Payday Music Publishing, the London based artist management company and the global independent publisher, have announced the signing of a publishing agreement for songwriter and producer, Benji.

23-year-old Benji is an artist, DJ, producer, and songwriter specializing in Afro-House, Indie House, and Melodic House. Born in England and raised in the French-speaking region of Switzerland from the age of 7, Benji left home at 17 to pursue a career in music. His debut track Gabriel earned him considerable international acclaim and subsequent releases have seen him achieve over 70m+ streams to date. Having already honed his DJ skills on some of the world’s most iconic stages Benji’s songwriting, and his skill in writing melodies, sets him apart from his contemporaries in the electronic music scene and points the way towards a bright future.

Payday Music Publishing are the leading independent publishers of Hip-Hop, Pop, Electronic Dance Music, Jazz and Reggae and represent over 70,000 copyrights, including shares in numerous #1 Billboard Singles. It publishes and co-publishes songs by Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Katy Perry, Kanye West, Chris Brown, Drake, Martin Garrix, Kygo, Steve Aoki, Playboi Carti and many others. Fourteen of its songwriters have also been nominated across ten categories - including Album of the Year, Best R&B Album, and Best Dance/Electronic Album - for the upcoming Grammy Awards.

Patrick Moxey, founder and CEO of Payday Publishing said, “Benji is an exceptional talent; a versatile and highly creative artist, DJ and songwriter who has a unique ability to connect with global audiences and fellow creatives. We are really excited to be working with him and the team at Karma Artists.”

Karma Artists, which was launched in 2012 by former Universal Music Group A&R executive Jordan Jay, focuses on developing long-term, impactful relationships between writers, producers, and global stars, has talent management, music publishing and consultancy divisions. Its stable of high-profile writers and producers include Red Triangle, Cutfather, PhD, James Reynolds, Jez Ashurst and Jimbo Barry among others.

Jordan Jay said, “Working with an artist as extraordinarily talented as Benji is a joy and it is our responsibility to connect him with people who share his drive, vision and passion. Patrick Moxey and the Payday Publishing team have also been incredibly supportive and enthusiastic about his work and are determined to help Benji achieve great things.”