Roc Nation has launched a Nashville division and joint venture with songwriter/producer Jesse Frasure, both in partnership with Warner/Chappell.
Titled Rhythm House, Frasure’s project will cover his own writing and production activities, as well as the signing and development of other composers and producers.
Frasure, who was most recently Vice President of A&R for Major Bob Music, has produced, co-written, or remixed releases by Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, Meghan Trainor, Rascal Flatts, Who Is Fancy, Luke Bryan, Gary Allan, Billy Currington, Hot Chelle Rae, Chris Lane, The Cadillac Three, and others.
He recently scored three No.1 songs as a songwriter on Florida Georgia Line’s Sun Daze, Thomas Rhett’s Crash & Burn, and Rascal Flatts’ I Like The Sound of That.
Coinciding with the launch of Roc Nation Nashville, WCM has promoted BJ Hill (pictured, inset) to Vice President of A&R.
Hill, who was most recently Senior Director of A&R, will split his time between Rhythm House and WCM.
Prior to WCM, he worked at Universal Music Group and Jody Williams Music.
Roc Nation and Warner/Chappell first joined forces in 2013 after signing global publishing agreements for Jay Z and Roc Nation’s music publishing roster.
“Launching Roc Nation Nashville with Warner/Chappell Music Nashville is a natural extension of the relationship we started so many years ago, and our venture with Jesse Frasure and his Rhythm House take the possibilities to a next level.”
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Jay Brown, President, Roc Nation said: “There is nothing like working with the right individuals, at the right time, forming the right partnership.
“Launching Roc Nation Nashville with Warner/Chappell Music Nashville is a natural extension of the relationship we started so many years ago, and our venture with Jesse Frasure and his Rhythm House take the possibilities to a next level.
“Jesse’s talent, understanding of the craft and creativity are unmatched. We’re also excited to work with BJ Hill. He has a passion and respect for artists and their artistry and we look forward to working alongside him as we grow the Roc Nation Nashville roster.”
Ben Vaughn, Executive Vice President of Warner/Chappell Music Nashville, said: “I am thrilled to welcome Roc Nation to Music City and to our Warner/Chappell Nashville family.
“All of us at WCM are excited to expand our already successful relationship that started with Jon Platt, Jay Z, and Jay Brown. We’re also fortunate to work with Roc Nation’s Tamara Conniff, and are incredibly happy that Jesse Frasure is on board with the new partnership.”
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“All of us at WCM are excited to expand our already successful relationship that started with Jon Platt, Jay Z, and Jay Brown. We’re also fortunate to work with Roc Nation’s Tamara Conniff, and are incredibly happy that Jesse Frasure is on board with the new partnership.
“Jesse’s one of the most creative, dynamic, and multi-talented figures on the music scene today, and his new venture is a fantastic way to help Roc Nation make the Nashville music market more diverse and exciting. To top it off, we’re excited to watch long time publishing colleague BJ Hill flourish in his expanded role.”
Frasure added: “I’m honoured and grateful to begin this next chapter with partners like Roc Nation and Warner/Chappell, whom I’ve admired throughout my career.
“Having this opportunity – combined with having a longtime friend and industry-respected individual like BJ Hill join the Rhythm House team – is a dream come true.”
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