Photograph Credit score: L-R: Nick Shymansky (Day One Music), Man Moot (WCM), Kenya Grace, Carianne Marshall (WCM), Gabz Landman (WCM), Xavier Champagne (WCM)
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has introduced it has signed an unique worldwide administration settlement with digital/alt-pop artist, producer, and songwriter Kenya Grace.
Her hit “Strangers” marks the primary and second time a tune solely written, produced, and sung by a lady topped the Scorching Dance/Digital and the UK Singles charts. Kenya Grace says, “I’m delighted to be working with Warner Chappell Music. Songwriting is crucial a part of my creativity, and I’m obsessive about nice songs.”
“The method of writing is my pleasure, artwork, and at occasions, remedy. There’s a lot I wish to obtain as a author, and with the Warner Chappell workforce behind me, I really feel like I can obtain a lot.”
Kenya Grace was born in South Africa and raised in Southhampton, England. She’s a self-taught singer-songwriter and producer, penning her first tune at simply 10-years-old. In 2019, she graduated from the Academy of Up to date Music in England and commenced constructing her social media following by posting snippets of her songs. In 2022, she launched the one “Oranges,” amassing multiple million Spotify streams. Quickly after “Afterparty Lover” and “Meteor” adopted.
In 2023, Kenya Grace signed with Warner Data’ flagship dance label, Main Recordings, and launched her major-label debut, “Strangers.” She additionally launched into her first tour with exhibits in London, New York, and Los Angeles. This yr, she is going to launch her debut album and tour throughout 5 nations together with France, Spain, and Germany.
“Kenya has set a exceptional path for herself, writing and producing her personal music in its entirety,” provides Gabz Landman, Vice President, A&R, WCM and Xavier Champagne, Senior Director, City A&R, WCM. “To be a record-breaking feminine producer, songwriter, artist, and DJ is a particular and uncommon achievement. Her music is sincere and true, and we couldn’t be extra excited to hitch her on this journey.”
“Kenya is an unbelievable expertise—highlighted by her international hit “Strangers,” provides Amber Davis, Senior Vice Prsident, WCM UK. “She is a particular artist and has loved a superb yr breaking within the UK and all over the world. We’re delighted to be working along with her at Warner Chappell Music as we assist her proceed to turn into a number one songwriter.”