Natascha Augustin has been promoted to Senior Creative Director at Warner/Chappell Music Germany.
Augustin is a respected A&R executive who has played a key role in the rise of German hip-hop and rap in recent years.
Her promotion completes a recent restructure of Warner/Chappell’s German A&R team, which has also seen the appointment of Julien Weiss as Creative Manager, Song Marketing, with responsibility for the publisher’s Berlin office and pop co-writes.
Other members of Augustin’s team are Max Breinbauer, who looks after international co-writes, and Frank Feiler, who looks after Schlager co-writes and catalogue marketing.
Augustin has worked with the biggest names in German hip-hop and rap songwriting including 187 Strassenbande, Abaz, AK Ausserkontrolle, Ali As, Bausa, Bonez MC, Capital Bra, Celo & Abdi, Farid Bang, Genetikk, Miksu, JuhDee, KC Rebell and many others.
In the year to date, Warner/Chappell songwriters have helped the publisher enjoy a market share of 25.15 per cent in the Top 100 singles chart, making it the No.1 music publisher in Germany.
“Natascha’s helped change the face of the music scene in Germany.”
Lars Karlsson, Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia and Germany
Natascha Augustin said: “I’m delighted to be stepping into this new role. It’s a real privilege to work with our amazing songwriters and help them forge their careers.
“It’s an incredible time for urban music in Germany and Warner/Chappell remains at the epicentre of the revolution.”
Lars Karlsson, Managing Director, Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia and Germany, added: “Natascha’s helped change the face of the music scene in Germany through her tireless championing of urban songwriters.
“This promotion is recognition of her work in fuelling the rise of hip-hop and rap from the underground to the top of the charts.”Music Business Worldwide
