Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter MNEK has signed with 1916 Enterprises for management representation. The partnership arrives ahead of his upcoming album “Bulldozer!!” scheduled for release on September 18, along with planned headline shows across the United Kingdom and Europe during autumn. Additionally, MNEK recently secured a publishing agreement with Sony Music.
Over the past ten years, MNEK, whose real name is Uzoechi Emenike, has built an impressive songwriting portfolio contributing to major releases. His work appears on tracks by prominent artists including Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, and Zara Larsson. Ruchir Mohan, a partner at 1916 Enterprises, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the artist’s significant impact on contemporary pop music and anticipating substantial growth in his career.
In separate industry developments, UnitedMasters, an independent music distribution platform, has promoted four executives to leadership positions. Todd L. Perry II was named vice president and head of artist and label marketing, while Luca Zanello took on the role of head of brand and synchronization. Additionally, Goldie Harris became head of commerce and Jason Peerless was appointed vice president of artist and label operations. These hires, drawn from major labels including Warner Records, Universal Music Group, and other industry organizations, reflect the platform’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure and support systems for independent musicians.
Originally reported by Variety →
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