Independent music company Create Music Group (CMG) has acquired Cr2 Holdings Group, home to dance label Cr2 Records and its music publishing unit MBMB Publishing. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The deal also includes Cr2' music education division Sample Tools by Cr2, which was founded by CEO Mark Brown in 2004 to develop the new generations of DJs. Under the new deal, Create Music Group will back Cr2 and Brown with capital, technology and a global infrastructure "to drive the label’s...

Beggars Group, one of the world's largest independent music companies, has confirmed a new ownership structure designed to "preserve the company's independence and help to ensure continuity over future generations, in the interests of both artists and employees." The shares in the Group have been transferred into a Trust in October 2024. The share structure of the principal UK-based entities has been adjusted "accordingly." The business will continue to be managed by CEO Paul Redding, CEO, and ...

Independent publishing company Prescription Songs has signed writer, producer and artist Eight9FLY to a global publishing deal. The UK-based artist of Nigerian heritage — who blends R&B, hip-hop, dance, Afrobeats, pop and reggaeton — was brought into the company by Prescription Songs VP of A&R Eddie Fourcell and A&R Manager Cameron Kooklanfar. “This partnership with Prescription is a blessing and a huge opportunity for me as an artist and songwriter,” says Eight9FLY. “I’m excited to...