Warner Chappell Music has signed a deal to manage Electronic Arts’ music library.Electronic Arts is one of the world’s largest gaming companies, with products including The Sims, Medal of Honor, Madden NFL, apex legend and more.
EA Global CEO and President of Music, Steve Schnur Speaking about the deal: “Warner Chappelle Music is more than a music publishing giant; they are a group of forward-thinking global professionals who understand that video games will play a vital role in the future of music itself. Because Carianne And Guy has believed in EA Music from the beginning, so our music catalog management is now in the best hands, and we look forward to the opportunities this partnership will create for our game soundtracks and beyond.
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“Steve [Schnur] We have known each other for more than two decades and have collaborated on countless amazing projects,” added WCM Co-Chairman and COO, Karian Marshall. “He and his team are the best in class and it’s a pleasure to work together again to manage their catalog and bring more opportunities to their songs.”
WCM Executive Vice President of Global Synchronization and Media Original Music, Richie Robinson” Added: “Video games have long been at the center of pop culture, and many of them are so cinematic in nature that they also push creativity to the big screen. Music has always been the foundation of EA’s storytelling, and this collaboration is We’ve opened the door to the ability to amplify the incredible soundtracks they already have and connect them with our own talented storytellers – our songwriters – to shape future narratives.
News of the deal with EA comes on the heels of a number of recent player signings from Warner Chappell, including deals with Dua Lipa and her company Radical22, Teddy Swims and Maeta.
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