Rafael Sadiq Signed with Tyler Childs in Forward artist managementThe management company announced on Monday.
The Grammy Award-winning and Oscar-nominated producer, singer, and songwriter is a member of the American soul/R&B band, Tony! Tony! Toné!, with whom he recently went on tour for the first time in 25 years.
Saadiq co-wrote and produced Beyoncé’s last two singles, “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em”, the latter of which is currently number one in the US. He shares additional writing and production credits for music by Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Singer, Erykah Badu, Mary J. Blige and Solange. As a solo act, Saadiq’s last release was the album “Jimmy Lee”.
“Rafael is one of the one,” Childs said in a statement shared with. diverse. “He has made history, creating some of the biggest music moments of the last 30 years. He continues to write and rewrite the rules of the game about what an artist, producer, songwriter and creator is.”
Childs, who previously served as VP of A&R/Creative at Sony ATV Music Publishing, also manages RZA and the Wu-Tang Clan. Other artists managed by Forward Artist Management include Benjamin Booker (managed by Jacob Green), Tyler Cole, and Sarah Cothran.
+ Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Signed a global publishing deal with the singer, songwriter and “Yellowstone” star. Luke Grimes In partnership with Media range partners.
His debut single, “No Horse To Ride,” was featured on last year’s midseason series finale and peaked at No. 7 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart. Grimes will release his highly anticipated self-titled debut album, produced by Dave Cobb, on March 8 via UMG Nashville’s Capitol Records.
“When you meet Luke, you quickly realize his deep love for making music,” said Ben Vaughn, president and CEO of Warner Chappell Music Nashville. “We were so impressed with how he formed strong creative relationships with other great writers and his commitment to country music. Everyone at Warner Chappell is so honored that he chose us to represent his songs.
“Songwriting has become one of the most fulfilling things in my life,” Grimes said. “To now be able to do it in Nashville with some of the greatest to ever do it is a pipe dream. Warner Chappell has been incredibly helpful in starting this journey and I’m honored “To officially become part of their family. Thank you so much Ben, Jessie and the rest of the team. It means the world.”
+ Josh Reich He was promoted to senior vice president of the Top 40 promotion Warner Records.
In his newly expanded role, Reich will lead the Pop Music Promotions department in all aspects of day-to-day operations, executing strategy and promoting singles for Pop Radio’s 170 correspondents. Since joining Warner Records in 2011, he has worked closely with iconic artists such as Dua Lipa, Benson Boone, Bebe Rexha, Teddy Swims, Jason Derulo, David Guetta, and more. Based in Chicago, he reports directly to Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Merchandising, Mike Chester.
Reich joined A&M Records as a promotion assistant, and in 2003, he moved to RCA Records as associate director of promotion and was named director of national top 40 promotions in 2006. For the past 13 years, Reich has been instrumental in supporting Warner. recording artists, most recently as Vice President of Top 40 Promotion and Digital Strategy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Iowa.