Sony Music Publishing has signed multi-platinum singer-songwriter, actress, and 2021 breakout artist Olivia Rodrigo to a global agreement.
Rodrigo made history with her No.1 debut album SOUR.
Released on May 21, 2021, the LP scored the biggest debut of the year, earning the most US audio streams from a female debut album ever, and breaking the record for the most-streamed album in a week by a female artist in Spotify history with over 385 million global streams.
In addition to becoming RIAA Certified Gold in its first week, all 11 tracks from the album have landed in the Top 30 of Billboard’s Hot 100, making Rodrigo the first female artist, and the fourth act overall, to simultaneously chart 11 or more songs in the top 30.
The 18-year-old artist also earned her second No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her smash single, good 4 u, not to mention hitting No 1 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Chart with the album’s opening track, brutal.
On June 2, she secured her first No.1 on Rolling Stone’s Artists 500 Chart with a 283.7m streams, becoming the third female artist to top all three of Rolling Stone’s charts in one week.
The debut single from SOUR, drivers license, became one of the biggest songs of 2021 and achieved record-breaking success.
The track has garnered 76 million US streams in its first week and debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for eight weeks.
The song also earned the largest global weekly streaming debut on Spotify and became the first track to surpass 1 billion global streams in 2021.
“There’s nothing I love more than songwriting; it’s my favorite thing in the world, and I’m excited to be working with the team at Sony Music Publishing.”
Oliva Rodrigo
Oliva Rodrigo said: “There’s nothing I love more than songwriting; it’s my favorite thing in the world, and I’m excited to be working with the team at Sony Music Publishing.”
“Olivia is a once-in-a-generation talent with the heart of a true songwriter – there is no limit to what she can accomplish.”
Jon Platt, Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing Chairman & CEO Jon Platt added: “Olivia is a once-in-a-generation talent with the heart of a true songwriter – there is no limit to what she can accomplish.
“Along with the entire Sony Music Publishing team, we look forward to supporting Olivia’s incredible artistry and creating the best opportunities for her songs as she begins this exciting new chapter.”
“We are honored to partner with Olivia and her incredible team, and we are beyond excited to champion her as she continues inspiring the world.”
Thomas Krottinger, Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing Director, A&R Thomas Krottinger added: “It has been a great privilege to work with Olivia over the last year – she constantly pushes her creative boundaries, allowing her to craft genuine, emotive songs that transcend genres and bring people together.
“We are honored to partner with Olivia and her incredible team, and we are beyond excited to champion her as she continues inspiring the world.”
“She has a gift with words, and we are so lucky to support her from the beginning of what will surely be a long and fruitful career.”
Jennifer Knoepfle, Sony Music Publishing
Sony Music Publishing SVP, Creative Jennifer Knoepfle, said: “What strikes me most about Olivia is her incredible storytelling ability.
“Every song on SOUR spins a narrative that is both unique to her and relatable to so many. She has a gift with words, and we are so lucky to support her from the beginning of what will surely be a long and fruitful career.”Music Business Worldwide
