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Concord Music Publishing, today announces a new global publishing agreement with producer-singer-songwriter Nana Rogues, best known for producing and co-writing hits for global artists including Drake (including his 2017 global hit “Passionfruit” which is his 3rd highest streaming song at over 1.3bn), Dave, Future, J Hus, Zara Larsson, Skepta, Stormzy and Wiz Kid.

The new deal with Rogues includes his catalogues alongside all future works.

A winner of multiple awards including a BRIT (Dave, Psychodrama), Billboard (Drake, Scorpion) and nominations for a GRAMMY, in 2018 he achieved a major breakthrough co-writing on Drake’s record breaking single “Don’t Matter To Me” featuring Michael Jackson which at the time, broke the single-day streaming record on Apple Music and Spotify.

Kim Frankiewicz, EVP Worldwide A&R at Concord Music Publishing says, “There is often a lot of hyperbole in this business, but Nana is the real deal; he’s one of the most versatile writers out there, and we are delighted that he’s accepted to join the Concord family at this stage of what undoubtably will be a very successful career”.

Harri Davies, Senior A&R Director at Concord Music Publishing adds, “Nana is an exceptional producer with a remarkable work ethic. We are absolutely delighted that he chose Concord as caretakers of his hit-laden catalogue whilst also entrusting us as the home of his future song writing output”.

Nana Rogues comments, “I'm really looking forward to this next chapter in my career, Concord are a major player that understands my vision and sound. Together as a team we will be putting out great feel-good music that transcends across the world!”

Manager Dani Stephenson of Straight Forward Music adds, “We're ultra-excited to be working with Concord, an innovative publisher and top tier team, one that really understands Nana and how to take him and his catalogue to the next level. Nana is one of the most talented creatives I have the pleasure of knowing. His authenticity is art in its truest form, a genuine musical pioneer who has created timeless music that will forever be a moment in time for many generations to come”.

Originally from Hackney, London, Nana Rogues has proven himself to be one of the most versatile producer-songwriters of the moment, showcasing his one-of-a-kind style, with a vast array of musical vibes that’s moving the needle in today’s Top 40.
In 2019 Nana launched as an artist featuring on releases with Raye “Confidence” and Honne “I Got You” and “To The Max” featuring” Wiz Kid. More recently, he’s co-produced on KSI’s single “Number 2” featuring Future and 21 Savage on the number #1 chart topping album All Over The Place and produced on “We’re All Alone” which features on Dave’s new album called We’re All Alone In This Together. Nana is currently in the studio working with Dave, WizKid and Wiz Khalifa.

25 Sep 2023 | Press release

Warner Music India expands partnership with Sky Digital India

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25 Sep 2023 | Press release

Dotun Bolaji joins Primary Talent International

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25 Sep 2023 | Press release

Building an inclusive & equitable pipeline for Future Music Leaders: Jewel John announced as 6th Richard Antwi Scholar

The Richard Antwi Scholarship announced today that Jewel John is its sixth scholar, who will be awarded a full scholarship for a place on University of Westminster's highly regarded Music Business Management MA course, commencing later this month. Jewel will also receive an additional new 'London Living Wage Stipend', through generous funding from Universal Music UK,...more

25 Sep 2023 | Press release

Stormzy to play 2024 Formula 1 British Grand Prix as Silverstone takes music offering to the next level

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24 Sep 2023 | Press release

Greatest Hits Radio launches new Premium station – Greatest Hits Grooves

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22 Sep 2023 | Press release

Abbey Road Studios announces the winners from the second Abbey Road Music Photography Awards

The awards celebrate the unforgettable, unique and unsung music images of 2022     Abbey Road Studios, the world’s most celebrated recording studio has tonight confirmed the winners from the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023, following a glittering awards ceremony at...more

21 Sep 2023 | Press release

ZEBRALUTION Restructures Management Team for Strategic Growth

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21 Sep 2023 | Press release

The inaugural Rolling Stone UK Awards

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21 Sep 2023 | Press release

Radio DJ Steve Lamacq appointed new LIVE Chair, and joins LIVE’s evolving Board

LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music industry, has appointed live music advocate and Radio DJ Steve Lamacq as its new Chair. This comes as LIVE also welcomes its 16th member, Musicians’ Union (The MU), and appoints three new co-opted...more

21 Sep 2023 | Press release

Pieter van Rijn joins the Board of Directors at Downtown Music Holdings

Downtown Music Holdings today announced the appointment of Pieter van Rijn, President of the group’s business and professional services division, Downtown Music, to its Board of Directors. “When we first set out to transform Downtown Music, our B2B division, into a...more

20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Great Escape Announces First Fifty Live Shows

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

UK music-makers call for consent, respect and remuneration to be central to all music AI

  The Council Of Music Makers – representing UK songwriters, composers, artists, musicians, producers and music managers – has today published five fundamentals that should be fully embraced by technology companies and the music industry as they develop new music AI...more

20 Sep 2023 | Press release

The Record Club with Bowers & Wilkins unveils brand new look and celebrates launch across Spotify and TikTok

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Production music library Fold launches

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited - Interim results for the six months to 30 June 2023

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Virgin Music announces partnership with Position Music

Virgin Music today announces their partnership with Position Music, an independent publisher, record label, and management firm, with a catalog of more than 35,000 songs. Position Music and Virgin Music are already in full swing together with recent releases from frontline...more

20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Winners of the 2023 Drake YolanDa Awards For Emerging Young Artists

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Airbit Eliminates Marketplace Commissions, Introduces Upgraded Free Plan and Integration With BandLab

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

BPI comment on AI - following CMM statement

Dr Jo Twist OBE, Chief Executive BPI, said: “Music and tech innovation have always worked hand in hand. AI is no different and offers exciting opportunities, as well as new challenges that could adversely impact creators and rightsholders if the right...more

20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Bighit Music renews contract with BTS from 2025 onwards

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Multi-talented singer-songwriters, May Payne and Stefan Mahendra, crowned champions of first-ever 'Casio Sessions' competition

  Joint winners May Payne and Stefan Mahendra chosen out of sixteen finalists performing in Casio Music UK's new singer-songwriter competition for piano players Award split after judges blown away by 'phenomenal finalists' at Ninety One Living Room jazz bar   May Payne and Stefan...more

20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Independent Venue Week (IVW) reveals new board of experts and initial plans for 2024

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

Masterchannel launches SpatialAI – the world's first spatial AI mastering solution for artists and producers

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20 Sep 2023 | Press release

New plans to bring online TV channels under Ofcom content rules

  Internet-based TV channels on smart TVs could be brought in line with existing Ofcom content rules on traditional TV Law change would ensure children and vulnerable viewers remain protected and enable audiences to complain to Ofcom New review announced into the future...more

20 Sep 2023 | Press release

The Red Carpet Treatment - Episode 7 out today with James Bay

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19 Sep 2023 | Press release

FUGA appoints Desiree Vach as General Manager of GSA

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19 Sep 2023 | Press release

Musicbird acquires the catalogue of songwriter and producer Alex Papaconstantinou

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19 Sep 2023 | Press release

Sir Robin Millar takes on new position as Creative Consultant of Blue Raincoat Music

The Company’s Co-Founder Steps Down as Chairman Music industry veteran Sir Robin Millar, the renowned British music producer and entrepreneur, has announced he is taking on a new role as Creative Consultant of Blue Raincoat Music, the company he co-founded with...more

19 Sep 2023 | Press release

BMG goes direct on streaming after revenues triple

Strategic move comes as BMG and ADA agree to part ways after seven successful years BMG, the world's largest international music company outside the three 'majors', is taking direct control of its 80 billion stream digital business in the biggest change...more

19 Sep 2023 | Press release

Bryan Castellani Appointed Chief Financial Officer for Warner Music Group

 Warner Music Group Corp. announced that Bryan Castellani is joining the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective October 16. A seasoned media and financial executive, Castellani has spent more than two decades at The Walt Disney Company,...more

25 Sep 2023

  • Spotify’s long-awaited HiFi tier could finally be getting closer to launch (see Digital)

22 Sep 2023

  • Deezer raises subscription prices for the second time in 12 months (see Digital)

  • CMOs should license publishing rights for musical works as NFTs (see Opinion)

21 Sep 2023

  • The myth of fan power (see Opinion)

20 Sep 2023

  • Holding Apple accountable: The future of the internet economy depends on it (see Opinion)

  • Who wins and who loses under a user centric streaming model? (see Analysis)

19 Sep 2023

  • BMG goes direct on streaming after revenues triple (see Business)

  • BMI must either cut costs or raise revenue to grow profits - and songwriters are worried (see Features)

18 Sep 2023

  • Investment funds are now selling the rock songs they bought (see Comment)

  • Why Saudi Arabia will invest more in music (see Comment)

15 Sep 2023

  • Streaming services and retailers publish joint vision to drive entertainment market (see Reports)

  • IMPALA responds to Deezer and UMG’s proposal on streaming (see Comment)

14 Sep 2023

  • What makes a song a timeless classic? (see Analysis)

  • Hipgnosis Songs Fund agrees sale of 29 Catalogues to Hipgnosis Songs Capital to fund a share buy back programme and reduce debt (see Business)

13 Sep 2023

  • Council support Brixton Academy reopening “in principle” (see News)

12 Sep 2023

  • Do all artists become indie? (see Comment)

  • Ban ticket resellers from making profit in UK, say managers (see News)