As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Warner Chappell Music and 300 Publishing, the publishing arm of WMG label 300 Entertainment, have collaborated to jointly sign both up-and-coming and established songwriters. Jenn Essiembre, Vice President of 300 Publishing, will lead this new venture.
Sean Momberger, a key signing for 300 Publishing, co-produced Kendrick Lamar's record-breaking "Not Like Us," reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Jack Harlow's multi-week Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper, "Lovin' On Me." Notable artists on the roster include Maria Becerra, who joined WCM last year in partnership with 300 Publishing and has amassed over 23 million listeners on Spotify.
In addition to Momberger, 300 Publishing's roster features 1st Class (Anycia, BabyDrill, Karrahbooo, DaBaby), Jumbo Sounds (2Rare, Philly Goats, Lay Bankz, D STURDY), Spencer Jordan (Knox, GAYLE, Braden Bales), and Will Power (Coi Leray, Flo Milli, Gloss Up, Lakeyah), alongside artists such as YNW Melly, No Savage, OMB Peezy, and Lil Keed.
Over the past year, 300 Publishing signees have contributed to music for a range of artists including Drake, Jack Harlow, Metro Boomin, Doja Cat, Morgan Wallen, Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Babyface, Nicki Minaj, YG, Tyga, Quavo, Flo Milli, Offset, Don Toliver, and Hunxho.
Jenn Essiembre commented, "It all starts with a song. At 300 Publishing, we’re fiercely committed to songwriter development and building careers from the ground up. I’m honored that Kevin has entrusted me to spearhead this business, and am looking forward to working with the team at Warner Chappell to supercharge our offering."
Kevin Liles, Chairman and CEO of 300 Entertainment, added, "Jenn has been instrumental in developing 300 Publishing and is the only person I’d want steering this ship – she’s a force in the industry and has already made a huge impact with top-tier signings and No. 1 hits. Keeping it in the WMG family and partnering with the world-class WCM led by Guy and Carianne was an obvious choice for us. They’re the best in the business and together we’ll expand our ability to deliver for our writers and producers. Rayna [Bass, 300 Entertainment Co-President], Selim [Bouab, 300 Entertainment Co-President], and I are committed to establishing a first class eco-system to be of service to the creative community. Our value proposition is that we are #biggerfamilybusiness."
Guy Moot, Co-Chair, and CEO and Carianne Marshall, Co-Chair, and COO at Warner Chappell Music, said, "We’ve been impressed with 300 and the work Kevin and team are doing to support artists and champion their music in bold new ways. We share a similar mindset at Warner Chappell and believe in doing things differently and carving our own path, so joining together with such an impactful team marks the beginning of a strong partnership. We look forward to all the great songwriters and artists we’ll sign and develop together."
In 2021, Warner Music Group acquired 300 Entertainment for a confirmed $400 million.
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