Warner Chappell Music has signed a worldwide administration deal with the DJ, record producer and label executive Diplo.
The three-time Grammy winner has a catalogue full of hits like Where Are Ü Now with Skrillex and Justin Bieber, Heartless feat. Morgan Wallen, Lean On (as Major Lazer) with DJ Snake and MØ, Heartbroken with Jessie Murph and Polo G, Cold Water (as Major Lazer) feat. Justin Bieber and MØ, Paper Planes by MIA, and Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé, among countless others.
Diplo said: “The Warner Chappell team is uniquely set up to address my many endeavors and projects whether it be producing for other artists, releasing my own music, or collaborating on records. They have an immensely skilled, forward thinking staff that I feel can help complement how I approach making and placing music. In addition, I am excited to bring it full circle with Carianne Marshall, who played such an integral role in my early success.”
Gabz Landman, senior vice president, A&R, WCM, said: “Diplo is a visionary creative whose multi-faceted success includes pushing boundaries with his own projects, creating cross-genre hits for others, and breaking talent through collaboration. It takes a rare kind of talent to be able to build and sustain a successful career that spans multiple decades – something Diplo has done almost effortlessly, and we're so honored to help amplify his legacy even more.”
Diplo is a visionary creative
Gabz Landman
David Goldsen, senior vice president, North America A&R, WCM, said: “Diplo has already cemented himself as one of the most accomplished artists and music pioneers on the planet. His bold approach to art, culture and songs is what we want to align with at Warner Chappell. There’s lots to continue to look forward to, and we’re thrilled to work together with him alongside his management team, Andrew McInnes and Renee Brodeur.”
Diplo continues to champion genres and artists from around the world through his labels Mad Decent and Higher Ground. His current projects include a publishing company and book, film, and television projects.
Additionally, Diplo has an inspired new venture Diplo's Run Club, a growing series of 5K runs followed by daytime outdoor concerts suitable for all ages, which was launched in 2024.
This weekend, Diplo’s HonkyTonk, a stage curated by Diplo at Goldenvoice’s Stagecoach Festival, will return for a third year, featuring performances from Paris Hilton, WCM’s DJ Pee Wee (Anderson Paak), Chromeo, Sofi Tukker, and a mix of global dance music artists.
Photo Credit: Maria Jose Govea
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