Diplo Signs With Warner Chappell Music
• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a worldwide administration deal with award-winning DJ, record producer, and label executive, Diplo. The 13-time GRAMMY nominee and three-time winner has sustained a two-decade long career, amassing hit after hit, including “Where Are Ü Now” with Skrillex and Justin Bieber, “Heartless” ft. Morgan Wallen, “Lean On” (as Major Lazer) with DJ Snake and MØ, “Heartbroken” with Jessie Murph and Polo G, “Cold Water” (as Major Lazer) ft. Justin Bieber and MØ, “Paper Planes” by M.I.A., and “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé, among countless others. Diplo is also a member of Major Lazer, one third of psychedelic supergroup LSD, and half of Jack Ü with Skrillex, and Silk City with Mark Ronson.
Diplo stated, “The Warner Chappell team is uniquely set up to address my many endeavors and projects whether it be producing for other artists, releasing my own music, or collaborating on records. They have an immensely skilled, forward thinking staff that I feel can help complement how I approach making and placing music. In addition, I’m excited to bring it full circle with Carianne Marshall, who played such an integral role in my early success.”
Gabz Landman, SVP, A&R, WCM, commented, “Diplo is a visionary creative whose multi-faceted success includes pushing boundaries with his own projects, creating cross-genre hits for others, and breaking talent through collaboration. It takes a rare kind of talent to be able to build and sustain a successful career that spans multiple decades — something Diplo has done almost effortlessly, and we’re so honored to help amplify his legacy even more.”
David Goldsen, SVP, North America A&R, WCM, said, “Diplo has already cemented himself as one of the most accomplished artists and music pioneers on the planet. His bold approach to art, culture, and songs is what we want to align with at Warner Chappell. There’s lots to continue to look forward to, and we’re thrilled to work together with him alongside his management team, Andrew McInnes and Renee Brodeur.”
This weekend, Diplo’s HonkyTonk, a stage curated by Diplo at Goldenvoice’s Stagecoach Festival in Indio, CA will return for a third year, featuring exclusive performances from Paris Hilton, WCM’s DJ Pee .Wee (a.k.a. Anderson .Paak), Chromeo, Sofi Tukker, and a mix of global dance music artists. [Photo Credit: Maria Jose Govea]
