Empire announced their expansion in the Nordic region with new hiring, Faith Hazheeras director of the territory. In this newly established role, Hazheer will direct the strategic initiatives of Empire through Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland. It will lead relations with artists and market development, in addition to regional partnerships.
Based in Stockholm, Hazheer will work closely with the International Empire team to amplify the company’s footprint. “The Nordic region has long been a world force in music, but the path of international recognition is becoming increasingly close, especially for independent and emerging artists,” said Hazheer.
He continued: “Throughout my career, I saw the challenges that the talented creators face first -hand when they are trying to go beyond their original markets. This is why I am delighted to join Empire, a company that does not only understand the nuances of the local culture but also offers a truly artistic model. We are here to challenge the status quo, champion of artists in their own terms and give the Nordic talented basin the platform they deserve, overall. ”.
Hazheer arrives in Empire with a decade of experience and a diversified context at the intersection of music, culture and brand strategy. He spent nearly seven years in Spotify, where he led an editorial strategy for the Nordics as editor -in -chief, organizing reading lists and shaping the story of regional music. Before that, he worked with artists from Northern Europe as part of the Nike entertainment division in Amsterdam.
“The new extension through Europe in the Nordic region cements the Empire as music and culture champions to a global audience,” said Ghazi, founder and CEO of the Empire. “The knowledge of Iman of the music industry makes him the best to direct these efforts and we are happy to welcome him to the team.”
In the photo above (LR): Nima Etminan, Iman Hazheer and Ghazi.
+ Concord music publication signed TropkillazThe Brazilian production duo nominated for the grammys of Zegon and Laudz, to a global publication agreement covering all new copyright. The agreement was orchestrated in close collaboration between the Concord offices in London, New York and Miami, marking the very first signature of the company in Brazil.
Tropekillaz has collaborations with artists such as Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello, Justin Bieber, Doechi, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Bob Marley and Childish Gambino, as well as working with authors and producers of Ryan Tedder, Stargate, Jason Evigan and more.
Tropkillaz in a joint declaration said: “We are delighted to join the Concord family and to focus on the creation of many new music. We have built a solid catalog with the original Tropkillaz outings while producing for other artists from the world much more to come!
+ Single-songwriter and successful producer based in Nashville Mark Holman gave a new publishing agreement with Big loud publishing/ /Cadillac music of Ern. Holman wrote songs for hitmakers at the top of cards like Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Blake Shelton and many others.
“Big Loud believed in me from the jump and I am grateful to continue growing with them,” said Holman. “Add Cadillac to the mixture takes him to another level. I have a ton of respect for Ern – as a writer, as an artist and as a visionary – and I look forward to what we can create.”
“I enjoyed working with Mark over the years. We always have a good time in the room, and it is such a joy to work with Ernest, founder and CEO of Cadillac’s music. “It has been a weapon in town for a few years, and we have obviously already done a little magic with” Flower Shops “. I can’t wait to continue growing together as composers and producers.
+ Grammy and songwriter nominated at CMA Derrick Southerland gave an agreement on world publishing with Kobalt. As part of the agreement, Kobalt acquired part of the vast catalog of Southerland songs.
“Derrick is one of the most gifted and prolific songwriters working in Nashville today,” said Stephanie Cox, CEO / Vice-president of Creative at Kobalt Nashville. “It has the incredibly unique ability to write through genres, which makes him a perfect adjustment for the Kobalt world ecosystem.”
The Southerland repertoire includes pieces of co-writing for Carrie Underwood, Jordan Davis, Vince Gill, Fletcher, Laci Kaye Booth, Hunter Hayes, Breland, Charlotte Sands, High Valley, Charles Kelley, Muscadine Bloodline, Tanner Addell, Blair Davie, Dallas Smith and many others. In addition, he worked on the Hot 100 certified gold single from Kane Brown “Like a Rodeo” and the “crisis” of Joshua Bassett.
“I am so excited to associate myself with Kobalt,” said Southerland. “When I met Laurent Hubert, Jeannette Perez, Stephanie Cox, Rani Hancock, Kenny McGoff and so many others of the creative team, I knew that was where I had to be. I look forward to what is happening in this next chapter of our careers. »»
