Warner Chappell Music UK has signed a global publishing deal with Will Manning, a broadcaster, producer, and songwriter known for his contributions to the UK music scene. Manning, who started his career as a DJ, gained prominence after working at several leading radio stations including KISS FM and BBC 1Xtra. He has been presenting the drivetime show at Capital FM since 2016.
Manning made waves in the music industry with his recent hit "Kisses," co-written with artists Bl3ss, Camrinwatsin, and Bbyclose. The song has spent five weeks within the UK Top 10, peaking at number five and accumulating over 100 million streams globally. In addition to his publishing deal, Manning has also secured a record deal with RCA, releasing his debut single "Don't" last year.
Speaking on his new partnership with Warner Chappell, Manning expressed enthusiasm about elevating his artist and songwriting career, stating, "I literally cannot believe I've just signed with one of the worlds biggest music publishers! I’m so ready to take my artist and songwriting career to a level with Warner Chappell."
Emily Green, Senior International A&R and Catalogue Manager at Warner Chappell Music UK, also shared her excitement, commenting that Manning is a remarkable talent and has music in the pipeline that he is keen to follow up on the success of "Kisses." Green looks forward to providing Manning with opportunities to collaborate with other high-profile producers and songwriters worldwide.
This signing marks another strategic move from Warner Chappell UK as they keep expanding their roster of talented artists. Further details can be found in the article by Andre Paine.