Singer-songwriter Jackson Wang, currently starring in an Apple campaign tied to his new single and music video, “Thank You,” has signed with WME for representation. Wang’s 2019 debut album, “Mirrors,” became the first album by a solo Chinese artist to hit the Top 200 and over the years he has collaborated with Ciara, Swae Lee, Major Lazer, Gucci Mane, and others, and has headlined Los Angeles’s Kia Forum and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center; in 2022 he was the first Chinese solo artist to perform on the main stage at Coachella. In addition to WME, he continues to be represented by Team Wang Records and Roc Nation. + Position Music has signed Grammy-winning group Arkai to a JV label deal with Lindsey Stirling’s label LindseyStomp, through Position Music A&R, Jake Versluis.
Described as “Hans Zimmer meets 2Cellos,” the Juilliard graduates have worked extensively in film and television, including the Emmy Awards, the Grammy Museum, the NBA Finals and others. Stirling says, “Arkai represents everything I hoped this label imprint could stand for: bold artistry, fearless creativity, and a willingness to push beyond the boundaries of genre. Jonathan and Philip are extraordinary musicians, but what excites me most is the heart and imagination they bring to everything they create.
I couldn’t imagine better partners than Position Music to help us build a home where visionary artists can take big creative swings and bring their music to the world.” + Empire has announced two senior appointments in its New York office: Leesa Brunson-Boland as Senior Vice President, A&R Operations, and Bina Fronda as Senior Vice President, Marketing. Brunson previously served as Head of A&R Operations at 300 Entertainment following nearly two decades at Def Jam Recordings, where she worked with Rihanna, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Teyana Taylor. Fronda joins from Ultra Records where she was VP of Marketing, working closely with their artists such as Steve Aoki, Sofi Tukker and Benny Benassi. + British singer-songwriter Danny Griffiths has signed with Glassnote Records and released of his debut single, “Lightweight Champion,” which has been widely shared in demo form on social media.
He is represented by Prolifica Management and Solo Agency Limited. Glassnote founder Daniel Glass says, “When we first heard Danny’s songs and then witnessed the passionate response from the audience each night he performs, we knew he belonged with us. It is always a dream to have so many respected industry people requesting a song that has not been released yet.
Such is the case with ;Lightweight Champion,’ which, until now, only belonged to Danny Griffiths’ fans.” + Create Music Group has named Hayley Silvertown Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer at the company. Based in the company’s Hollywood headquarters, Silvertown will oversee Create’s legal and business affairs functions and partner with the executive team on strategic transactions, investments and partnerships. She comes to Create from Paul Hastings where she was Of Counsel.
She previously held roles at such firms as Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Shepard Mullin Richter and Hampton. She also worked in the business affairs departments of ICM and Warner Chappell music publishing. + Nebula17, the Los Angeles-based music and creative company founded by former Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada, has announced a major expansion of its executive team, publishing roster, label operations, and international initiatives. Daniel Hong joins Nebula17 as Chief Operating Officer, working alongside founder and CEO Naoki Osada on company strategy, operations, and growth while leading the company’s international division.
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