Mosaert, the independent label and publishing company founded by Belgian artist Stromae, has signed a worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Warner Music Group.
Mosaert was founded in 2009.
Presently, Mosaert is run by Stromae, his wife, and his brother.
Stromae’s wife, Coralie Barbier, is Creative Director and Fashion Designer. His brother, Luc Van Haver, is Executive and Creative Director.
The agreement will see Warner Chappell Music, outside Belgium, represent Stromae’s catalog including his writer’s shares of his multi-Platinum selling albums Cheese, Racine carrée and Multitude, containing hits such as Alors on Danse, L’enfer, Formidable, Papaoutai.
Warner Chappell says that it will also represent Stromae’s composer share on several songs he has written for other artists, including hits from artists Bigflo & Oli and Orelsan.
During his career, Stromae has sold over five million albums and accumulated nearly 6.5 billion streams globally.
The deal with WCM also covers Mon amour, Stromae’s new single featuring Camila Cabello, released globally today by Mosaert and Universal Music.
“This partnership will amplify our vision and help us to reach new possibilities.”
Stromae
Commenting on the administration deal, Stromae said: “Mosaert and I are really thrilled to be joining Warner Chappell Music. This partnership will amplify our vision and help us to reach new possibilities.
“I’m looking forward to working together!”
“Stromae has consistently been one of the most exciting Francophone artists over the last 15 years.”
Guy Moot, Warner Chappell Music
Guy Moot, Co-Chair and CEO of Warner Chappell Music, added: “Stromae has consistently been one of the most exciting Francophone artists over the last 15 years.
“His innovative approach has always put a stylistic vision at the heart of how he presents himself, and that’s helped him influence and shape wider culture. So this is a really important deal for us and we can’t wait to get work worldwide promoting his songs.”
“Stromae is a complete artist, whose unique creativity is expressed not just musically, but through his image and public appearances, his use of social media, creative video direction and even through his fashion design.”
Matthieu Tessier, Warner Chappell Music France
Matthieu Tessier, Managing Director, Warner Chappell Music France, said: “Stromae is a complete artist, whose unique creativity is expressed not just musically, but through his image and public appearances, his use of social media, creative video direction and even through his fashion design.
“I’m so excited to start working with such an inspiring talent who has influenced artists and songwriters around the world, and to start collaborating with Mosaert’s team.
“Representing one of the most important modern French language songbooks is a huge privilege for all of us at Warner Chappell Music and our different teams from around the world pulled together to get this deal done.”Music Business Worldwide