Kobalt has signed a publishing deal with singer, songwriter, and producer, mxmtoon.
The worldwide publishing deal offers mxmtoon administration, synchronization, and creative support for mxmtoon’s current catalog and future works.
The 19-year-old Oakland-based singer, songwriter, and producer mxmtoon (pronounced em-ex-em-toon) released her debut album the masquerade in September 2019.
The masquerade follows her debut EP, plum blossom, released in December 2018.
mxmtoon’s music has been streamed more than 300 million times the rising star has made a point of using her ever-growing platform to speak out on issues like immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
“We are proud to welcome her to the family, and are beyond excited about what we will accomplish together.”
Melissa Emert-Hutner, Kobalt
Melissa Emert-Hutner, VP, Creative, Kobalt said: “Maia is truly the voice of her generation; by sharing her beautiful, heartfelt music with the world and growing her brand organically, she exemplifies the DIY spirit and aesthetic that Kobalt embraces.
“We are proud to welcome her to the family, and are beyond excited about what we will accomplish together.”
“I truly believe Kobalt is extremely well equipped to not only help me realize my dreams as an individual, but to help form new pathways and avenues for aspects of my project that excite me as I go along!”
mxmtoon
mxmtoon added: “I’ve been excited to work with Kobalt from the get go. I love that there are so many different types of individuals involved in conversations about what new ways artists can achieve their goals.
“I truly believe Kobalt is extremely well equipped to not only help me realize my dreams as an individual, but to help form new pathways and avenues for aspects of my project that excite me as I go along!”
“mxmtoon is exactly the type of forward-thinking creative that we dream about working with at Kobalt.”
Emily Bines, Kobalt
Emily Bines, Senior Creative Director, Kobalt also added said: “mxmtoon is exactly the type of forward-thinking creative that we dream about working with at Kobalt.
“Her vision, matched with her team’s passion to bring it to fruition is unwavering. We will be hearing from Maia for a long time to come.”Music Business Worldwide
