Credit: Chris MitchellSony/ATV VP Mike Jackson and Frank Ski
Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed songwriter, producer, DJ and radio and television personality Frank Ski to a global publishing deal.
Frank Ski is known for his music catalog in Hip-Hop, Rap, Gospel, and Baltimore club-music.
One of his popular songs was recently sampled in the No.1 Billboard Hot 100 single WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, as well as the 2018 hit In This House by Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane.
Throughout his music career, Frank Ski has written and produced numerous beloved singles including Doo Doo Brown, Hezekiah Walker’s song 99 ½, which won a Gospel Stellar Award, and the popular dance song by Atlanta rapper V.I.C. entitled Wobble.
Ski has also contributed to soundtracks for the likes of the The Player’s Club, Ax ‘Em, HBO’s The Corner, and The Wire.
As a radio broadcaster, Ski is best known for hosting The Frank Ski Show for the past three decades, an up-tempo lifestyle program designed to entertain, inspire, and inform daily.
Ski has earned success at several top radio stations including Atlanta’s V-103, Washington D.C.’s WHUR, and Baltimore’s V103 and 92Q, where they experienced record-breaking Arbitron ratings during his broadcast time.
Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt, said: “Frank Ski is a legend in Hip-Hop – it is no surprise that his talent as a DJ and producer continues to make history, and we look forward to creating more opportunities for his music.”
“I am honored to have Frank join the Sony/ATV family.”
Mike Jackson, Sony/ATV
Sony/ATV Vice President, Creative Mike Jackson, added: “In addition to co-writing the No.1 hit single WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Frank brings a wealth of experience and talent to our company, as well as a timeless catalogue of great music.
“I am honored to have Frank join the Sony/ATV family.”
“I’m excited to be joining and working with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. I have an incredible amount of respect for Jon Platt and the influence he has had on the industry.”
Frank Ski
Frank Ski said: “I’m excited to be joining and working with Sony/ATV Music Publishing. I have an incredible amount of respect for Jon Platt and the influence he has had on the industry.
“I am grateful for Mike Jackson, am inspired by his vision, and look forward to all that we will accomplish together.”Music Business Worldwide
