Spirit Music Group has signed a publishing deal with record producer, songwriter, music publisher and multiple GRAMMYÒ award-winner, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart.
Spirit will administer his future works.
In a career spanning over 30 years, Tricky Stewart has been behind sales of over 50 million records and instrumental.
Stewart has written and produced many chart topping R&B and pop singles and albums such as: Rihanna’s GRAMMYÒ winning Umbrella; Beyoncé’s GRAMMYÒ winning Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It); Justin Bieber’s Baby; Mariah Carey’s Touch My Body and Obsessed; Mary J. Blige’s Just Fine; Frank Ocean’s Novacane; The-Dream’s Love/Hate and Love vs. Money; Katy Perry’s Teenage Dream; Beyoncé’s 4; Ciara’s Ride; Frank Ocean’s Nostalgia, Ultra; and the Britney Spears and Madonna collaboration Me Against the Music.
Stewart is head of his own record label and studio, RZ3 Recordings, based in Atlanta. Stewart also previously served as President of A&R at Epic Records.
In 2019, Spirit Music Group executives Jon Singer and Ross Cameron formed Lyric Capital Group to take ownership of Spirit Music Group and secure a recapitalization of over $350 million.
The capital raise allows Spirit to continue to build upon its already impressive legacy and community of renowned artists and songwriters.
Now wholly-owned by the newly formed Lyric Capital Group, Spirit Music Group remains a strong, independent publisher.
“His name is synonymous with hits and his music has deeply impacted contemporary culture.”
Nancy Matalon, Spirit Music Group
“Tricky is a true visionary and powerhouse. Besides influencing so many musical talents, he has championed countless other people along the way,” said Nancy Matalon, Vice President, A&R, Spirit Music Group (pictured left).
“His name is synonymous with hits and his music has deeply impacted contemporary culture.
“We have collectively known Tricky and his manager Mark for many years and to realize our creative relationship with this deal at Spirit is a culmination of great energy.”
“He has an amazing ability to bring something completely unique to the studio, expertly tailored to each artist he works with, and the results speak for themselves.”
Rak Sanghvi, Spirit
Rak Sanghvi, President, Spirit Music Group added: “Tricky’s career achievements to date are, quite simply, astounding.
“He has an amazing ability to bring something completely unique to the studio, expertly tailored to each artist he works with, and the results speak for themselves.
“We’re delighted to be in business with Tricky and look forward to achieving great success together going forward.”
“In today’s music business it sounds cliché to talk about a company as a family, but this deal came together because it felt like family.”
Tricky Stewart
Tricky Stewart said: “As a creator, all I ever want from my partners is a commitment to building legacy.
“I couldn’t be more proud to join forces with Jon, Rak, Joe, and especially Nancy who have all showed a tremendous faith in me and the music that I make.
“In today’s music business it sounds cliché to talk about a company as a family, but this deal came together because it felt like family.
“I do my best work with family, so the future is bright. Thank you, Spirit Music Group – let’s get some hits together.”
“We are so excited to build the next phase of Tricky’s career with Nancy, Jon Singer, Rak Sanghvi, Joe Borrino, and the whole Spirit Music Group team around the globe.”
Mark Stewart
Mark Stewart said: “Tricky has always been the type of writer/producer that has worked best with a company that was rich in legacy while valuing day to day relationships.
“Spirit exhibits that at every level. It is the passion of VP Nancy Matalon has for Tricky’s music that is the foundation of this new relationship.
“We are so excited to build the next phase of Tricky’s career with Nancy, Jon Singer, Rak Sanghvi, Joe Borrino, and the whole Spirit Music Group team around the globe.”
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