Diplo (real name Thomas Pentz), who’s inked a worldwide admin deal with Warner Chappell Music. Photo Credit: Maria Jose Govea
Warner Music’s publishing unit and 46-year-old Diplo formally announced that high-profile pact this morning. In the appropriate release, Warner Chappell took the opportunity to emphasize the Major Lazer member’s commercially prominent catalog, with a particular focus on collaborations involving Morgan Wallen, Justin Bieber, and others.
(Most recently, Diplo wrote and produced Blackpink member Jennie’s “Like Jennie.” Fellow Blackpink member Rosé signed a worldwide deal with Warner Chappell in November 2024.)
Meanwhile, the Mad Decent and Higher Ground owner Diplo in a statement touted WCM’s “immensely skilled, forward thinking staff.”
“The Warner Chappell team is uniquely set up to address my many endeavors and projects whether it be producing for other artists, releasing my own music, or collaborating on records,” the three-time Grammy winner said.
“They have an immensely skilled, forward thinking staff that I feel can help complement how I approach making and placing music,” the LSD member concluded. “In addition, I am excited to bring it full circle with [WCM COO] Carianne Marshall who played such an integral role in my early success.”
“Diplo has already cemented himself as one of the most accomplished artists and music pioneers on the planet,” the close to two-decade Warner Chappell exec communicated.
“His bold approach to art, culture, and songs is what we want to align with at Warner Chappell. There’s lots to continue to look forward to, and we’re thrilled to work together with him alongside his management team, Andrew McInnes and Renee Brodeur,” Goldsen finished.
Now with a Spotify direct deal in place, Warner Chappell has scored several other signings in and around the EDM space on the year. That includes agreements with Mau P (inked specifically via Warner Chappell Benelux) and Empire of the Sun’s Luke Steele, to name a couple.
And fresh off a Sphere residency, EDM vet Anyma closed out March by signing a publishing pact of his own, this time with Kobalt.
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Diplo Inks Global Admin Deal With Warner Chappell: ‘One of the Most Accomplished Artists and Music Pioneers’ – Digital Music News
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