Warner Music Canada has signed producer Eli Brown and his label Loophole Records. Brown is a multi-platinum producer from Ontario who has worked with world-renowned artists such as Drake, GiveOn, PartyNextDoor and Chris Brown.
“Canada is a special country – from artists to writers to producers. Eli Brown is an icon of Toronto culture and plays a vital role in the city's creative community. We're thrilled to support his parallel journey of highlighting and nurturing Canadian talent on a global scale,” said Amisha Sarkar, A&R, Warner Music.
Kristen Burke, president of Warner Music Canada, added: “Eli is an incredible creative force who is not only deeply involved in his culture, but constantly promoting it. His ability to discover, develop and launch talented young artists onto the global stage aligns perfectly with Warner Music Canada's mission.”
“I'm incredibly grateful to Kristen and Amisha for giving me the opportunity to help develop the next generation of stars. Our shared aspiration is to not only rewrite Canadian music history, but revolutionize the music industry as a whole. I'm excited to be able to leverage the extensive knowledge I've gained over my years in the music industry, condensed into a book I call 'The Eli Brown Bible.' This comprehensive resource encapsulates my diverse experiences and the valuable insights I've gained from the legendary creators and executives who have so generously supported me. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.”
+ Mom+Pop Music has signed singer-songwriter pablopablo (real name Pablo Drexler).
The London-Madrid-based artist, who studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, is already a Latin Grammy-winning artist: Pablo Pablo wrote and produced “Tocarte” under the name Pablo Drexler, which won two Latin Grammys in 2022 for Best Song and Best Recording.
Following major tours and festival appearances across Europe this summer, including Pitchfork in Paris, Eurosonic Noorderslug, Sonar and Vida in Barcelona, Pablo has kicked off 2024 with his biggest hit song “Sidekick”, a collaboration with Guitarricadela Fuente. In addition to recording his upcoming debut album, Pablo has a series of international tours lined up, including supporting Marias.
+ Prescription Songs has signed Venezuelan singer-songwriter Aloisio. The Miami-based artist was signed to the company by Prescription Songs A&R executives Siara Behar and Shari Fitch. Aloisio was brought on board by DallasK, who is also signed to Prescription Songs.
“When I first heard Aloisio's music, I knew he was someone who could carve his own path in Latin music and draw the world along with him, regardless of what's popular at the moment,” said DallasK. “I'm so excited to be working with him on this new publishing venture with Prescription Songs. They've played such a big role in my career, and I'm excited to work with them to help get Aloisio's name out there.”
+ Anthony Martini and Rich Varner have partnered to launch Gravel Road, a new Nashville-based record label and management company, a venture whose clients include Compton Cowboys, Randy Savvy, Just Brandon and producer Scattered Brains.
Martini's first significant management client was Tyga, and under Martini's previous label, Commission Records, Lil Dicky's album “Professional Rapper” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Rap Albums chart. Martini also recently served as CEO of Royalty Exchange. Berner founded his own film company, Global Pictures Media, which has produced films for Robert De Niro, Keanu Reeves and Woody Harrelson. He also owns a fragrance company.