Anderson .Paak Signs With Warner Chappell

• Warner Chappell Music, in partnership with Dr. Dre’s Hard Workin’ Black Folks, has entered into a worldwide administration agreement with four-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter, rapper, singer, producer, director and multi-instrumentalist Anderson .Paak, whose latest project — as half of the newly minted duo Silk Sonic, along with superstar — and fellow Warner Chappell songwriter Bruno Mars, saw their debut single “Leave The Door Open” hit the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100, rack up 350 million global streams and peak at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs and R&B Streaming Songs charts. Silk Sonic’s debut project, an Aftermath Entertainment / Atlantic Records release, is coming out later this year. Anderson .Paak is signed to Aftermath Entertainment.

In a joint statement, Warner Chappell Music Co-Chair & CEO, Guy Moot, and Co-Chair & COO, Carianne Marshall, said, “Anderson .Paak is a true music man who’s bringing back funk and soul with style and originality, earning him a massive global following. He’s been wildly successful as a songwriter, producer, and performer, and his incredible versatility has landed him collaborations with a diverse range of top artists as well as a raft of awards for his solo work. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Warner Chappell family and proud to represent him and his phenomenal repertoire of songs.”

Warner Chappell Music President of A&R, U.S., Ryan Press, noted, “Anderson .Paak is already at the top of his game, and yet he continues to reach higher and higher. He effortlessly brings an optimistic and feel-good vibe to every song he releases, and his latest hit with Bruno Mars is well on its way to becoming one of the top songs of the summer. He truly exemplifies everything a great songwriter can be, and it’s an absolute honor to get to be a part of his journey.”