Levine & blackbear Sign With ASCAP
• Two of today’s foremost hitmakers, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and singer, songwriter and producer blackbear, have signed with ASCAP. Levine is the frontman of Maroon 5, and co-writer of their multi-platinum hits including “Girls Like You,” “Don’t Wanna Know” and more. blackbear, a.k.a. Matthew Musto, is one of music’s most versatile hit creators whose work spans pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop. The two are also co-writers of this year’s #1 Billboard Hot AC and #10 Top 40 hit “Beautiful Mistakes” and recently concluded a U.S. tour together.
“Adam’s craft as a songwriter has made Maroon 5 one of the top groups of all time on the airplay charts. Matthew has managed the rare feat of conquering the pop, rock, R&B and hip-hop charts with his songs in just a few short years,” said ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews. “We are thrilled to have both of these incredible artists join the ASCAP family and to help support and nurture their future success as they continue to create some of the world’s best-loved music.”
Levine said, “ASCAP is without a doubt the best at what they do. They’re champions of the greatest songs in the world and I’m happy to be in business with them.” blackbear commented, “ASCAP is the best advocate for songwriters and their team is committed to helping us maximize our creative potential. I’m excited to be working with them in the next phase of my journey.” [Levine photo: Guy Aroch]
