Pulse Music Group has signed James Blake to an exclusive publishing agreement for future works.
The UK artist is a Grammy, Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello award winner, as well as being a BRIT nominee. He has collaborated with artists including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, Bon Iver, Vince Staples and Brian Eno.
“We are honoured to be able to join forces with such a seminal artist as James Blake,” said Maria Egan, president and head of creative, Pulse Music Group. “This is such an important signing for Markell and our team in our mission of creatively supporting the best in class in music of all genres.”
“I’m thrilled to be working with James as he is an artist I’ve admired for many years. It’s a testament to the brilliant team here at Pulse as he could have gone anywhere else but instead chose to be with us,” said Markell Casey, senior director, creative, Pulse Music Group.
Pulse was founded in 2008 by songwriters and producers Scott Cutler and Josh Abraham. Its roster of creators and partnerships includes Rick Rubin’s American Songs, Nas’ Mass Appeal and Marc Anthony’s Magnus Media.