Warner Chappell Music has renewed its global partnership with multi-BRIT Award nominee Dave.
The deal was inked for the second time by the Ivor Novello songwriter Dave after he performed at the Roxy in LA at the end of last year.
Dave signed the deal at the Warner Chappell Headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles.
Dave released his debut album Psychodrama in March 2019.
The record shot to the top of the albums chart, breaking the record for the most week one streams of a British rap album. Album tracks Streatham, Location and Disaster all made it into the Top 10 of the UK Singles chart.
In September, Psychodrama was awarded the Mercury Prize.
He released his first EP Six Paths in 2016, which caught the attention of Drake, who remixed the song Wanna Know.
His second EP, Game Over, charted at No.13 earning Dave his first Top 20. The song earned Dave an Ivor Novello for Best Contemporary Song.
In October 2018, Dave landed his first No.1 single with Funky Friday – the first song by a rapper to top the charts since Tine Tempah and Jess Glynne’s Not Letting Go in 2015.
He also won Best Independent Album and Best Independent Track at the AIM Awards on the same night he picked up the Breakthrough Music Act trophy at the GQ Men of the Year Awards.
This year he is currently booked to play Coachella and The Governors Ball with more live dates across the US to be announced soon.
“The US is a market that Dave is close to conquering. He and his team have created a hugely significant project on both of sides of the pond and I firmly believe the innovative ideas from our International team will add value to it.”
Amber Davis, Warner Chappell Music UK
Amber Davis, Head of A&R, Warner Chappell Music UK, said: “We are incredibly honoured that Dave and his exceptional managers, Ben & Jack, have put their faith in us once again to continue this fruitful relationship!
“The US is a market that Dave is close to conquering. He and his team have created a hugely significant project on both of sides of the pond and I firmly believe the innovative ideas from our International team will add value to it.
“We are excited to support and celebrate each and every step of Dave’s career and artistic progression.”
“We look forward to building with the global Chappell team as Dave continues his journey as a songwriter, producer and an artist.”
Benny Scarrs and Jack Foster
Benny Scarrs and Jack Foster added:: “Amber is an absolute pleasure to work with, a real force in the publishing game and someone who’s shown serious passion and belief in Dave from the very start.
“We look forward to building with the global Chappell team as Dave continues his journey as a songwriter, producer and an artist.”
Dave adds: “Big respect to Amber from day one, I’m happy we’re able to carry on working together, with Guy, and the rest of the team!”
“Dave is one of the most important voices in the UK right now. He has created a phenomenal body of work at such a young age, which is unique and progressive in how it represents a generation.”
Guy Moot, Warner Chappell Music
Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO, Warner Chappell Music, added: “As a company our goal and cultural ethos is to deliver for our writers globally and in the US – we have firmly cemented this mantra with the recent addition of Shani Gonzales to our team.
“Dave is one of the most important voices in the UK right now. He has created a phenomenal body of work at such a young age, which is unique and progressive in how it represents a generation.
“At Chappell, we pride ourselves on delivering international value to our artists so I’m delighted that he has chosen to continue to put his trust in us as we embark on the next stage of his journey.”
Pictured [Left to Right] top: Jussy, Benny Scarrs, Jack Foster, Amber Davis, Dave, Guy Moot, Shani Gonzales, Wallace Joseph
Pictured [Left to Right] bottom: Ryan Press, Carianne Marshall, Brandra Ringo
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