Harborview Equity Partners (Harborview) Buy the publishing catalog of the Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. James Fauntleroy.
Fauntleroy has collaborated with global artists including Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Drake, Mariah Carey, and many more. Only a select number of Fauntleroy’s works as a songwriter have been acquired, while full terms of the deal have not been disclosed. He most recently co-wrote Lady Gaga and Mars’ newly released single, “Die with a Smile.”
“Selling my catalog to Harborview is the culmination of years of work and dedication invested in the creative community and the craft of songwriting,” Fauntleroy said. “This partnership has truly opened more doors of growth and opportunity for me, and I am incredibly excited and grateful to enter this next chapter together.”
“James Fauntleroy has made an incredible impact through his contributions to many genres of music, including pop, hip-hop and R&B,” said Cherise Clark Soares, Founder and CEO of Harborview. “With his passion for creating global hits, he has cemented his position as one of the best singers, songwriters and producers of this generation. We are excited to welcome him to the Harborview family.”
In 2018, Fauntleroy won both Song of the Year and R&B Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards for his contributions to Mars’ “That’s What I Like.” Following a rule change by the Recording Academy, Fauntleroy also made history as the first songwriter ever to win a Grammy for “Album of the Year” for co-writing eight of the nine tracks on Mars’ “24K Magic.” In addition to his work as a songwriter and producer, Fauntleroy co-founded 1500 Sound Academy — a music school based in his hometown of Inglewood that seeks to “produce young artists, songwriters and producers with mentorship, a positive mindset and professional development,” according to a press release.
+ Sony Music I promoted Christophe Behm Mr. Howard Lovecraft has been appointed CEO of Germany, Switzerland and Austria, effective September 1. He replaces Patrick Muchatsi Kariba, who will leave the company at the end of August.
Reporting to Daniel Lieberberg, President, Sony Music Continental Europe and Africa, Bheem will be based in Berlin to oversee strategy and operations for the GSA region. He most recently served as Senior Vice President, Commercial, GSA.
Announcing the appointment, Lieberberg said: “Christoph has played a significant role in building and expanding our business across this region during the streaming era. He has worked closely with our artists to bring their music to new fans in an innovative way and has embraced the constant change in the industry to create opportunities despite rapidly changing business models and business models. Christoph’s deep understanding of our DSP partners and his creativity as a leader for nearly 10 years will serve him well in his new role as we continually adapt to the future.”
“I am proud to now lead a company that I have served in various roles for so many years,” added Bhim. “I can’t wait to get started with the excellent team at Sony Music GSA and bring out the best in our artists every day. This is another exciting time for our industry, and I look forward with great confidence to this next chapter for Sony Music GSA.”
+ ADAthe independent brand and artist services arm of Warner Music Groupand has entered into a partnership with FTS Global Managementin which the company will distribute FTS's network of artists worldwide. The list of artists to be distributed by the company includes The Game, Eric Bellinger, and Konshens.
“We are excited to welcome a brand led by a visionary committed to empowering artists,” said Kat Kreditsch, president of ADA. “This partnership perfectly aligns with ADA’s mission to not only distribute exceptional music, but also to foster the growth of enduring catalogs and cultivate new audiences.”
Backed by Simran A. Singh, Singh & Trauben, LLP, FTS Global Management specializes in financial education for artists and building long-term careers, rather than focusing solely on short-term gains.
+ Music GallerySeymour Stein, in association with A&R Worldwide, announced that Michael Goldston, founder/owner of Mom+Pop Music, has been named the winner of the second annual Seymour Stein Global A&R Award.
The award will be presented at the International Music Industry Awards on March 19, concluding the 25th global edition of MUSEXPO, which will be held in Burbank, California from March 16-19, 2025.
