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NFT Platform RCRDSHP Introduces Novel Staking Model Allowing Fans to Generate Rewards on Behalf of Their Favorite Artists

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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CASPER, WY, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RCRDSHP , a digital collectibles platform for music, today revealed novel NFT staking mechanics that supercharge engagement between musicians and their fans.

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  • CASPER, WY, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RCRDSHP , a digital collectibles platform for music, today revealed novel NFT staking mechanics that supercharge engagement between musicians and their fans.
  • Through the unique staking feature, RCRDSHP incentivizes fans and music NFT enthusiasts to support their favorite artists in a gamified architecture.
  • Despite the assertion that the music NFT landscape would bring artists and their fans closer together, the massive costs have widened the gap between the parties.
  • By staking their assets, fans generate daily SOUND token rewards for those artists, letting them increase their RCRDSHP earnings.

Sony Music Publishing Promotes Thomas Krottinger to VP, Creative

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sony Music Publishing announced the promotion of Thomas Krottinger to Vice President, Creative.

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  • NEW YORK, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sony Music Publishing announced the promotion of Thomas Krottinger to Vice President, Creative.
  • Amanda Hill, SVP Creative, Sony Music Publishing said, "Thomas has the unique ability to identify talent early and form meaningful creative relationships through hard work.
  • Jennifer Knoepfle, SVP Creative, Sony Music Publishing said, "Thomas is a dynamic individual with a natural gift for cultivating relationships.
  • Prior to his time at Sony Music Publishing he worked at Prescription Songs, where he co-signed FRENSHIP and later became A&R Manager.

Reservoir Announces Publishing Deal With Grammy-Winning Artist and Songwriter Killer Mike

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) (Reservoir or the Company), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a global publishing deal with Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Michael Render aka Killer Mike, who is part of the popular hip-hop super duo, Run The Jewels.

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  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) (Reservoir or the Company), an award-winning independent music company, today announced a global publishing deal with Grammy-winning artist and songwriter Michael Render aka Killer Mike, who is part of the popular hip-hop super duo, Run The Jewels.
  • He also provided voiceover for the 2021 Netflix film America: The Motion Picture and is the host of multiple series including PBS Love & Respect with Killer Mike, Facebooks RollN with Killer Mike, and Netflixs Trigger Warning with Killer Mike.
  • On the deal, Mike said, A great publisher is a major key to success, and Im excited to embark on this phase of my career with the dynamic team at Reservoir.
  • Reservoir is an independent music company based in New York City and with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto, London, and Abu Dhabi.

Reservoir Announces Deal for the Catalog of Legendary Hip-Hop Producer Larry Smith

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Thursday, February 24, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) (Reservoir or the Company), an award-winning independent music company, todayannounced a deal for a stake in the catalog of legendary hip-hop producer and songwriter Larry Smith.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSVR) (Reservoir or the Company), an award-winning independent music company, todayannounced a deal for a stake in the catalog of legendary hip-hop producer and songwriter Larry Smith.
  • As one of the most influential producers in the early days of hip-hop, Smith helped propel the genre into the mainstream.
  • It is a great honor to bring his catalog to Reservoir and build on our portfolio of renowned legacy music.
  • Smiths son, Lawrence Smith, Jr., added, My family and I are excited to partner with Faith Newman and the Reservoir team.

Sony Music Publishing Appoints Walter Jones as Executive Vice President, Head of A&R

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Publishing today announced the appointment of Walter Jones as Executive Vice President, Head of A&R, extending the company's creative leadership in the U.S. His appointment is effective February 22.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Music Publishing today announced the appointment of Walter Jones as Executive Vice President, Head of A&R, extending the company's creative leadership in the U.S. His appointment is effective February 22.
  • He will be based out of the company's Los Angeles office and report to Sony Music Publishing Chairman and CEO Jon Platt.
  • Jones said, "I'm so excited to join Jon and the team in this new chapter at Sony Music Publishing, where I first became a publisher.
  • Sony Music Publishing Nashville, led by CEO Rusty Gaston, and Sony Music Publishing Latin, led by President/CEO Jorge Mejia, will continue to report to Jon Platt.

EMERGING ARTIST ADOM'S DYSTOPIAN ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR "KIDS OF AMERICA" REACHES OVER 1 MILLION VIEWS

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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EMERGING ARTIST ADOM'S DYSTOPIAN ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR "KIDS OF AMERICA" REACHES OVER 1 MILLION VIEWS.

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  • EMERGING ARTIST ADOM'S DYSTOPIAN ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR "KIDS OF AMERICA" REACHES OVER 1 MILLION VIEWS.
  • Adom says, "The song and video represents how humans and artificial intelligence are intertwining as technology progresses.
  • Petze is the former Senior Vice President of A&R for Epic/Portrait Records and has a reputation for spotting great talent.
  • The legendary music business executive says, "He's got some killer tracks that deserve to be heard."

FORMER HEAD OF A&R AT G.O.O.D MUSIC, RICKY ANDERSON LAUNCHES NEW ANIMATED MUSICAL SERIES THE TUNIES

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - 20 year music industry executive and former Head of A&R at G.O.O.D Music, Ricky Anderson today announces the launch of The Tunies, a new animated musical series available on YouTube .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - 20 year music industry executive and former Head of A&R at G.O.O.D Music, Ricky Anderson today announces the launch of The Tunies, a new animated musical series available on YouTube .
  • After years of ideation, Anderson brought together some of the music industry's leading writers and producers to bring The Tunies to life.
  • The Tunies, created by former Head of A&R at G.O.O.D Music, Ricky Anderson, is an animated musical series.
  • Accredited amongst some of the world's best musical entertainers, Ricky Anderson is the former head of A&R at GOOD Music, a record label founded by Kanye West.

VANS AND RECORD STORE DAY TO RELEASE COMPILATION ALBUM PORTRAITS OF HER TO HIGHLIGHT GROUNDBREAKING WOMEN IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Portraits of Her will be available at independent record stores on Record Store Day, Saturday, April 23, 2022, which is the 15th anniversary of the global celebration of the independent record store.

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  • Portraits of Her will be available at independent record stores on Record Store Day, Saturday, April 23, 2022, which is the 15th anniversary of the global celebration of the independent record store.
  • Oladokun is among 16 breakthrough female artists who joined the Portraits of Her project to amplify the power of female artists, songwriters and producers across the music industry.
  • "This album celebrates generations of women who have overcome barriers to representation, recognition, and opportunity in the music industry," says Tierney Stout, Director of Global Music Marketing at Vans.
  • The March 16 session, entitled "MOVING THE NEEDLE: Closing Music Industry Gender Gaps," will discuss gender equality and provide real-world stories of women who overcame barriers to success in the music industry.

SABAN MUSIC GROUP EXPANDS WITH SABAN MUSIC LATIN AND WELCOMES PROVEN HITMAKER ALEJANDRO M. REGLERO AS EVP & GENERAL MANAGER

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Friday, February 4, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's preeminent independent music companies, Saban Music Group, has expanded with the official launch of Saban Music Latin.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the world's preeminent independent music companies, Saban Music Group, has expanded with the official launch of Saban Music Latin.
  • The music entertainment company has appointed esteemed executive and trusted hitmaker Alejandro Reglero as the Head of Saban Music Latin in the role of EVP and General Manager.
  • Gustavo Lopez welcomes Alejandro saying, "At Saban Music Group, we are driven by artist development, first and foremost.
  • Saban Music Group (SMG) is a global music entertainment company founded in 2019 by Haim Saban, a worldwide pioneer and leader in the entertainment industry and Chairman and CEO of Saban Capital Group.

Sony Music Publishing Appoints Ari Gelaw as VP, Creative

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Music Publishing today announced it has named Ari Gelaw Vice President, Creative.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Sony Music Publishing today announced it has named Ari Gelaw Vice President, Creative.
  • As Vice President, Creative, Gelaw will be responsible for advancing songwriter development across Sony Music Publishing's U.S. roster.
  • Ari Gelaw said, "I am truly humbled to be working alongside Jon Platt, Ian Holder and the entire Sony Music Publishing team.
  • She represents the culture we are dedicated to building here at SMP and I look forward to seeing her thrive in her new role," said Ian Holder, SVP Creative, Sony Music Publishing.