Select Management Group has acquired Spencer Moya’s talent consultancy, Voyage.

In partnership with Select Management Group, Voyage—which the former Interscope Sr. Dir./Digital Marketing and Meta exec launched in early 2022—will expand its offerings to provide artist and talent management services across all arts and entertainment verticals.

Based in L.A., Moya will continue to run the company as a standalone enterprise within Select Management Group, which is led by Scott Fisher, Lisa Filipelli and Amy Neben.

“I initially founded Voyage to empower artists and talent to tell stories online and create an authentic digital presence on the world's most powerful platforms,” said Moya. “As we continue to invest in our global vision across both sides of our business, we are thrilled to have a trusted home at Select Management Group.”

“Spencer is creating an indispensable asset with Voyage,” added Select Management Group Partner Filipelli. “The decision to partner with Spencer and his company Voyage further makes us a more powerful advocate for all of our clients.”

(L-R) Fireboy DML, Asake, Matt Haney, Olamide

EMPIRE got a special visit from California State Assemblyman Matt Haney to present CEO/founder Ghazi and African artists Fireboy DML, Asake and Olamide a formal Certificate of Recognition from the State of California for their contributions to worldwide music.

Haney applauded Fireboy DML for his platinum-selling single "Peru" f/ Ed Sheeran, which was recorded at EMPIRE's studio in San Francisco. The song has racked up more than 500m streams, was nominated for a BET Award, Soul Train Award and NAACP Award, among others. We, on the other hand, continue to be recognized for our mediocrity. Check out "Peru" below.

Photo credit: Mark Gonzalez

Funzalo Records and Music has inked a worldwide deal with Toronto-based Daytripper/CCS Rights Management, who will now oversee day-to-day operations for the label and publishing company. Funzalo founder Mike Lembo will continue to work on sync licensing for film and TV, while Daytripper/CCS takes over catalog administration, creative services, marketing, sync licensing and more.

"We are pleased to bring the Funzalo catalogue to the CCS Rights family," said Daytripper/CCS CEO Jodie Ferneyhough. "Mike’s passion for his roster of writers and artists is undeniable and we look forward to working with him to find new uses for his songs."

For 50+ years, Lembo has worked at every level of the music business, with an eclectic client roster that includes Jules Shear, Cracker, NRBQ, The Church and North Mississippi Allstars, as well as Grammy-winning producers/engineers like Paul Q. Kolderie/Sean Slade, Stuart Sikes, Jim Dickinson, Nick Raskulinecz and Albhy Galutin.

In addition to his more limited role with Funzalo, Lembo will continue to run Mike’s Management and do artist-development consulting for labels, performers, managers, and songwriters. "Jodie has put together a great team and I’m thrilled to let go of the reins while I take in the view from my new Italian mountaintop town," he said. "Now get the hell out of my wine cellar."