Tuesday, February 4, 2020

UK hip-hop stars Krept and Konan ink global publishing deal with Concord | Music Business Worldwide


Concord Music Publishing has signed a new global publishing agreement with British hip-hop and grime duo Krept and Konan.

The announcement comes as their new album Revenge Is Sweet (Virgin/EMI) entered the UK album chart at No.5.

Their first single from the album, I Spy, was also certified Silver in the UK last month.

The new album follows the 2017 mixtapes 7 Days and 7 Nights, which became the first ever new releases by the same artist to debut in the UK top 10.

This new deal with Concord includes both mixtapes, alongside Revenge Is Sweet and future copyrights.

Krept and Konan’s major breakthrough came in 2013 when their Young Kingz mixtape shot into the Top 20 of the Official UK Album Chart, earning them a world record for the highest-charting UK album by an unsigned act.

In 2015, they won Best Newcomer at the MOBO awards, and signed with Virgin EMI for their major label, releasing The Long Way Home.

The pair also starred as judges on BBC TV’s The Rap Game this past summer.

“Krept and Konan are consistently setting the pace for UK rap.”

Harri Davies, Concord

Concord Music Publishing London-based Director of A&R, Harri Davies said: “Krept and Konan are consistently setting the pace for UK rap.

“We are delighted they have chosen Concord as their global publisher partners and look forward to building on their great success.”

“Krept and Konan are the pioneers of UK hip-hop. They have always been ahead of their game.”

Kim Frankiewicz, Concord 

Concord Music Publishing EVP of Worldwide A&R, Kim Frankiewicz, added: “Krept and Konan are the pioneers of UK hip-hop. They have always been ahead of their game.

“We are very excited they decided to sign with us at Concord and besides working with Casyo (“Krept” Johnson) and Karl (“Konan” Wilson) we are also happy to be working with their strong management team, Riki Bleau and Karen Sibindi. Exciting times.”

“We are really looking forward to working with Kim, Harri and the whole team at Concord on this next part of our journey.”

Krept and Konan 

Krept and Konan said: “We are really looking forward to working with Kim, Harri and the whole team at Concord on this next part of our journey.”

“Krept and Konan are UK rap royalty, having achieved 10 years of excellence and numerous firsts across singles, mixtapes and albums, to opening up their restaurant, these entrepreneurs are an inspiration to many.”

Riki Bleau, Since 93 Management

Riki Bleau of Since 93 Management, said: “Krept and Konan are UK rap royalty, having achieved 10 years of excellence and numerous firsts across singles, mixtapes and albums, to opening up their restaurant, these entrepreneurs are an inspiration to many.”

“It’s been a pleasure to have been a part of the journey so far. We are excited to be working with Kim, Harri and the Concord teams for the next part.”Music Business Worldwide

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