SONY PUB RAPS UP DEAL WITH MTECH
SMP's Katie Welle, Sounwave, MTech, Gary Biddy, Sounwave manager Jordan Burg and SMP's Lauren Munroe welcome security guards summoned to escort HITS from the premises.
Sony Music Publishing has teamed with producer Sounwave to sign Matthew Bernard, better known as MTech, who contributed to six tracks on Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang/Interscope album GNX, including the platinum “Squabble Up,” his seventh Mediabase #1.
Bernard also notched three placements on Kali Uchis’ Grammy-nominated 2024 album Orquídeas (Geffen).
The Los Angeles native's career took off after he moved to Atlanta, where he notched his first major TV placement, on the Fox drama Star, then began working as a rehearsal pianist and arranger for another Fox program, the reality show The Four: Battle for Stardom, which wouldn't even let HITS attempt to secure a participation trophy.
Said MTech, who is managed by Gary Biddy, “Navigating to this point in my journey hasn’t been easy. Life can tear you down, but I’m evidence that faith & love will get you through. I’m really just glad to be here and grateful to Sounwave for the opportunity.”
Sounwave added, “When someone as talented as Matt has the incredible work ethic that he does, you get the kind of results that you're seeing. I knew from day one Matt was a superstar and will be one of the biggest producers in the world."
Offered SMP Manager, Creative A&R Lauren Munroe, “MTech’s exceptional talent is truly inspiring to be around, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with him. We’re honored to welcome MTech to the Sony Music Publishing family alongside the visionary Sounwave and excited for the incredible music ahead.”