Sony Music Entertainment Germany has invested in the independent hip hop record label Ragucci & Boldt and live booking agency Ibrahim & Boldt.
Founded in Berlin by music manager Ronny Boldt and rapper RAF Camora (aka Raphael Ragucci), Ragucci & Boldt has worked with a number of producers including TheCratez, as well as artists including Bonez MC, 187 Strassenbande, Ufo361, KC Rebell, Trailerpark, Alligatoah and more.
Founded by co-MDs Ronny Boldt and Massimo Ibrahim in Berlin, Ibrahim & Boldt operates in live promotion, booking and ticketing.
Through its new partnership, Sony Music says that its artists will have access to expertise from Boldt’s artist support services including A&R, marketing, artist management, booking and live opportunities.
Artists managed by Ronny Boldt will also have access to Sony Music’s global network and marketing, “as well as the potential for new collaborations with its global repertoire”, according to Sony.
The live booking company works with artists including Shindy, Loredana, and Bonez MC & RAF Camora.
The investment in Ragucci & Boldt and Ibrahim & Boldt comes almost exactly two years after Sony made a “major hip-hop move in Germany” by inking a partnership deal to distribute the entire catalog of two independent labels – Selfmade and Division.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Ronny, RAF, Massimo and everyone at Ragucci & Boldt and Ibrahim & Boldt.”
Patrick Mushatsi-Kareba, CEO, Sony Music GSA, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Ronny, RAF, Massimo and everyone at Ragucci & Boldt and Ibrahim & Boldt in our mission to provide the best creative commercial and strategic offerings for artists in the country.
“Ronny, whom I have valued as a stellar music manager and business partner for many years, RAF, who is unparalleled as a creative, and Massimo, who has shown impressive creativity in the live sector, are the ideal partners for delivering that mission.”
“With Sony Music, we have found the ideal partner.”
Ronny Boldt, Ragucci & Boldt
Ronny Boldt said: “With Sony Music, we have found the ideal partner to take our structure to the next level and we are looking forward to working with the Sony Music team.
“We are convinced that this partnership will be a great asset for our artists and will bring significant added value for both companies.”
“I can say that we have created the best possible setting to grow from both perspectives.”
Raphael Ragucci, Ragucci & Boldt
Raphael Ragucci added: “Knowing the business from both an artist and label perspective, I can say that we have created the best possible setting to grow from both perspectives.
“It has always been important to me to have a personal connection with the people we work with and that the visions and goals match. I look forward to the next few years and working with Patrick, Daniel and their team.”Music Business Worldwide
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