US hip-hop artist and songwriter Yung Gravy has signed a new global recordings agreement with BMG, after close to a decade with Universal Music Group's Republic label. The first release under the new deal will be 'HBO' on April 24. Yung Gravy said, “It's a glorious honor to be a part of my new family at BMG. The next arc in the Gravy universe is on the way and I couldn’t ask for a better home. BMGravy baby, let's make history.” Since his breakout as an independent artist on Soundcloud, he has re...

Warner Music Group's publishing division Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has launched direct operations in India and has appointed Jay Mehta, who has served as Managing Director of Warner Music India since its launch in 2020, to lead the new division. In this expanded role, Mehta will oversee both recorded music and publishing operations across India and neighbouring South Asian markets. Based in Mumbai, Mehta will report jointly to Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, and Lo Ting-Fa...

​Abu Dhabi-based independent music company PopArabia has acquired MENA label and digital distribution company Viral Wave. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Viral Wave’s operational subsidiary in Cairo, Egypt will join PopArabia’s existing team members to create a staff of over 30 in Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE. The Cairo-based team will report to newly appointed PopArabia General Manager for Egypt Rania Ibrahim, who takes on this new role after more than eight years with Viral Wa...