New York-based independent Reservoir has signed multi-Platinum-selling rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie (pictured) to a worldwide publishing deal.
The deal includes A Boogie’s entire catalog of works, including his No.1 Billboard 200 album Hoodie SZN (Atlantic), plus future works.
Born Artist Julius Duboise, A Boogie’s album debuted No.1 on the Billboard 200 chart and remained there for three weeks after arriving on the chart in December 2018.
With guest features including fellow Reservoir rostermates Offset and Young Thug, plus Juice WRLD and Tyga, among others, Hoodie SZN has been a Top 15 mainstay, while spending 17 weeks in the Top 10.
The album follows his 2017 debut LP The Bigger Artist, which was a Top 5 Billboard 200 album and featured the 3x Platinum single Drowning featuring Kodak Black.\
“His current success is just the beginning and we are excited to welcome him to the Reservoir family.”
Faith Newman, Reservoir
A Boogie released his 2016 mixtapes Highbridge the Label: The Takeover Vol. 1 and Artist, the latter of which included the 2x Platinum-selling single “My Sh*t.”
Following the success of these projects, he was tapped to open for Drake and Future on the road and was subsequently named one of XXL Magazine’s Freshman Class for 2017.
“My team and I are thrilled to partner up with Reservoir. Our shared strategic vision for the future will propel us to do some amazing things together.”
A Boogie
Most recently, A Boogie teamed up with former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke, for her latest single, Lips Don’t Lie, while he also contributed to Tyga’s brand new release, Legendary, guesting on the track Goddamn, in addition to features on Tee Grizzley’s Young Grizzley World and Trap Manny’s Alone.
Moreover, Grammy-winner Cardi B revealed a collaboration with A Boogie is in the works.
A Boogie said: “My team and I are thrilled to partner up with Reservoir. Our shared strategic vision for the future will propel us to do some amazing things together. We are ready to get started.”
Reservoir SVP of A&R and Catalog Development Faith Newman, added: “Not only is A Boogie a multi-talented rapper and songwriter whose musicality makes him stand out, but he’s also a really savvy businessman.
“His current success is just the beginning and we are excited to welcome him to the Reservoir family.”
Reservoir recently signed multi-platinum-selling songwriter and artist RuthAnne to a global publishing deal.
Reservoir launched its fifth global office in April, expanding to Nashville, Tennessee.Music Business Worldwide
