WCM U.S. and WCM Colombia have renewed their publishing deal with CASTA, neé Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño, in partnership with Edgar Barrera’s BorderKid Publishing.
Last year, the multi-platinum Latin producer co-produced KAROL G & Becky G’s 23x multi-platinum, award-winning hit, “MAMIII,” as well as Manuel Turizo's "La Bachata,” which has amassed 1b+ streams.
"I'm thrilled to continue working alongside Warner Chappell, and to now also add BorderKid to the equation," said CASTA. "With this team backing me, I will keep on working to reinvent my music and collaborate with rising talent."
“CASTA is the epitome of musicianship and true talent,” added Gustavo Menéndez, president, U.S. Latin & Latin America, WCM. “We’re honored that he’s continuing to trust us as his publishing home and excited to work with Edgar and his BorderKid Publishing team.”
“Adding CASTA to my BorderKid Publishing and management team has been a great achievement. He has all the qualities we're looking for; he's creative, talented, and has a great work ethic and an amazing energy,” shared Barrera.
Beginning his career as a musical director for artists such as Manuel Turizo, Sebastian Yatra, Morat and Manuel Medrano, CASTA worked as a producer for The Voice USA for two years before becoming a full-time producer/composer in 2020 for acts like Ricky Martin, Maluma, Ozuna, Zion y Lennox and Arcangel, among others.
Seen actively ignoring are calls are (l-r) WCM’s Mariana Zawadzki, CASTA, Barrera, WCM’s Lazaro Hernandez and Menéndez.
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Lamberg & Schwartz: You’d swear it was a law firm that advertised on bus stop benches, but it’s really two guys who enjoy a great 11 o’clock number.
Talk about a “Wicked” signing: composer Stephen Schwartz has inked an exclusive, global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group.
Through the new agreement, UMPG represents the majority of Schwartz’ Broadway catalog, which includes Wicked, Godspell, Pippin and Working. Schwartz’s film work includes his collaborations with Alan Menken (Pocahontas’ “Colors of the Wind” ans “Just Around the Riverbend”), The Hunchback Of Notre Dame, and Enchanted. Schwartz also wrote music and lyrics for The Prince Of Egypt, including the Academy Award-winning song "When You Believe."
“Stephen Schwartz is one of the greatest generational hit songwriters of all time,” UMPG President of North America Evan Lamberg said. “From Wicked to The Magic Show, to all his wonderful songs for animated features and so much more, it’s a true honor for Jody Gerson and myself to welcome Stephen to our UMPG family as his global music publisher.”
Schwartz has won four Grammys, three Oscars, and a special Tony, and been inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Schwartz was had a compliment for Lamberg and his team. “I value the great expertise and imagination they bring, and I have already experienced their high level of support and encouragement. I know we'll enjoy this adventure together.”
PULSE Music Group has renewed its deal with songwriter Solly, neé Sarah Solovay, via a JV with Beka Tischker’s Wide Eyed Entertainment.
The deal was announced by PULSE co-CEOs Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham and President/Head of Creative Ashley Calhoun.
“I'm so thrilled to be re-signing with my team at Pulse Music Group and Wide Eyed Entertainment,” said Solly. “Their expertise, creativity and collaboration have been essential to my growth as a songwriter, and I feel deeply inspired by the vision we all share for our next chapter together."
“We’re thrilled to have worked with Beka to put together this deal with Solly, who's a tremendous talent that absolutely belongs on this roster,” said Abraham, Cutler and Calhoun in a joint statement.
“It’s such an honor and privilege to continue our relationship with Solly! Her talent and work ethic are unmatched,” added Tischker.
"Solly is a true talent,” echoed PMG VP A&R Annie Aberle. “The best is definitely yet to come."
The New Yorker-turned-Angeleno's credits include Bebe Rexha, Jason Derulo, Shawn Mendes & Tainy, GAYLE and Alana Springsteen. Most recently, she co-wrote Marshmello & Dove Cameron’s “Other Boys,” David Guetta & Rexha’s “One in a Million” and five songs on Nessa Barrett’s latest EP.
Solly is represented for legal by Boyarski Fritz and managed by Adam Alpert's Disruptor.
Seen waiting for some kombucha to ferment are (l-r) Cutler, Tischker, Solly, Aberle and Boyarski.
