Radical22, the recently launched media & management company currently representing Dua Lipa and launched by her and her manager, Dukagjin (Dugi) Lipa, has signed a global administration deal with Warner Chappell Music.
Described as a “one-of-a-kind, bespoke agreement”, the deal was arranged between Warner Chappell Music CEO Guy Moot and Dugi Lipa of Radical22 Publishing.
The agreement follows the previously announced news of Dua Lipa acquiring her publishing rights from TAP Music Publishing.
In addition to Radical22 Publishing, the recently minted company has added Radical22 Productions under the Radical22 umbrella along with Service95, all of which are fully owned by Dua Lipa.
Amongst the first of Radical22’s production projects include the recently announced Disney+ upcoming documentary series, Camden.
Produced by Lightbox in association with Day One Pictures and Radical22, in which Dua and Dugi both serve as executive producers, the series tells the story of how North London’s Camden Town “shaped the lives and careers of many of today’s most iconic music acts”.
Launched in 2022, Service95 is described as “a global style, culture and society editorial platform” that comprises a weekly newsletter, the Service95 Book Club and the Dua Lipa: At Your Service podcast.
Prior to establishing Radical22, Dua and Dugi co-founded Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina, Kosovo.
The four-day event attracts around 120,000 attendees usually over the last weekend of July or first weekend in August.
The festival has seen performances from stars like Miley Cyrus, J Balvin, Calvin Harris, Diplo, Martin Garrix, Stormzy, Skepta, Action Bronson, SG Lewis, AJ Tracy, Mahmood, Meduza, DJ Regard, Hardwell, Afrojack, Fedez, amongst many more regional and international artists.
Commenting on the new deal with Warner Chappell, Dua Lipa said: “It’s been a long road, but I am very happy to finally own my publishing thanks in large part to the dedication of my manager, Dugi’s work over the past two years.”
“The creation of Radical22 marked an exciting time for me personally and professionally, and I am looking forward to the work my team and I will do and to having a home base for my creative endeavors.”
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She added: “My music is my life’s work, and it’s important for me to be the person who decides what happens with it.
“The creation of Radical22 marked an exciting time for me personally and professionally, and I am looking forward to the work my team and I will do and to having a home base for my creative endeavors.”
Dugi Lipa, CEO of Radical22 added: “In the realm of management, we don’t settle for the ordinary; we thrive in the extraordinary.
“Our leadership ethos is rooted in empowerment, where each member of our team is a torchbearer of creativity and collaboration. We don’t just lead, we inspire, cultivating an ecosystem where ideas flow freely, and potential is nurtured ceaselessly.”Music Business Worldwide