Jennifer Blakeman has established a global music publishing company, One77 Music, with capital from private equity firm Virgo Investment Group. The new company has also partnered with Kobalt on global administration.
The former recording artist and keyboard player recently served as chief creative officer for Atlas Music Publishing. She was previously SVP creative at Universal Music Publishing.
The launch of the new publisher follows a trend for investors to increasinly move into copyrights, including Kobalt and the planned IPO for Hipgnosis Songs.
Blakeman is president and chief creative officer of One77 Music, which has launched with a 6,000-song catalogue of contemporary and classic hits, a roster of producers and songwriters, and additional funds earmarked for acquisitions and co-publishing deals.
“With our focus on creative and Kobalt’s best-in-class global administration, One77 is poised to deliver,” said Blakeman. “I couldn’t be more excited and grateful to Jesse Watson, Scott Guthrie and the team at Virgo for their commitment to this vision, and I look forward to growing the company with them.”
“Jennifer Blakeman is a dynamic, passionate music executive with a proven track record of amplifying major and indie companies to thrive in a competitive environment. Jennifer’s deep experience makes her one of the most respected women in music, and under her leadership, we are confident our investment in One77 Music is well-positioned for substantial growth,” said Scott Guthrie, managing director, Virgo Investment Group.
The catalogue includes songs recorded by artists such as Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Pink and Kelly Clarkson. The active roster includes three-time Grammy winner Sean Garrett, Mike & Keys and Tdot Illdude.
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