London-based artist management company Karma Artists and Payday Music Publishing have announced the signing of a publishing agreement for songwriter and producer Benji.
Benji is an artist, DJ, producer and songwriter specialising in Afro-house, indie house and melodic house.
His debut track Gabriel made an impact and subsequent releases have seen him achieve more than 70 million streams to date.
Payday Music Publishing represents more than 70,000 copyrights across genres including hip-hop, pop, electronic, jazz and reggae. It publishes and co-publishes songs by Post Malone, Ed Sheeran, Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Katy Perry, Kanye West, Chris Brown, Drake, Martin Garrix, Kygo, Steve Aoki, Playboi Carti and many others.
Fourteen of its songwriters have also been nominated across 10 categories – including Album of the Year, Best R&B Album, and Best Dance/Electronic Album -– for the upcoming Grammy Awards.
Benji is a versatile and highly creative artist, DJ and songwriter who has a unique ability to connect with global audiences and fellow creatives
Patrick Moxey
Patrick Moxey, founder and CEO of Payday Publishing, said: “Benji is an exceptional talent; a versatile and highly creative artist, DJ and songwriter who has a unique ability to connect with global audiences and fellow creatives. We are really excited to be working with him and the team at Karma Artists.”
Karma Artists, which was launched in 2012 by former Universal A&R executive Jordan Jay, has talent management, music publishing and consultancy divisions. Its stable of writers and producers include Red Triangle, Cutfather, PhD, James Reynolds, Jez Ashurst and Jimbo Barry among others.
Jordan Jay said: “Working with an artist as extraordinarily talented as Benji is a joy and it is our responsibility to connect him with people who share his drive, vision and passion. Patrick Moxey and the Payday Publishing team have also been incredibly supportive and enthusiastic about his work and are determined to help Benji achieve great things.”
PHOTO: (L-R) Yuliya Hushcha, Tilo Hall, Tracey Fox, Patrick Moxey, Benji, Paul Arnold, Jordan Jay and Jess Miller
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