Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed a global publishing administration agreement with multi-platinum songwriter and producer Freddy Wexler.
Wexler has co-written hits including Be Kind by Marshmello and Halsey, and the single Stuck with U by Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, which was No.1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and broke debut streaming records for a duet song on Spotify.
Recently, Wexler has co-written singles such as the No.1 song Like it’s Christmas by the Jonas Brothers, and Wolves by Kanye West, which was featured on Kanye’s No.1 album The Life of Pablo.
He has also collaborated with top artists across various genres including Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Lil Wayne, P!nk, Pusha T, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Wyclef Jean, and Celine Dion, among others.
Wexler, based in Los Angeles, began his music career at the age of 19, and has since become and in-demand songwriter, having written countless popular singles, as well as music for film and television.
Additionally, Wexler releases music as an artist under the pseudonym Jackson Penn.
The first single he released, Streetlights on Mars, reached No.12 on Spotify’s Global Viral chart and appeared in several television shows.
“As a songwriter, Freddy has a special ability to nourish long-lasting relationships while making great music, and I’m excited about our reunion at Sony/ATV.”
Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt said: “I remember when Freddy signed his first publishing deal as an ambitious 19-year-old and have watched his incredible work ethic continue to earn him well-deserved success.
“As a songwriter, Freddy has a special ability to nourish long-lasting relationships while making great music, and I’m excited about our reunion at Sony/ATV.”
“His success is a reflection of what a special songwriter, producer, and artist he is – one that brings people together and creates incredible music.”
Thomas Krottinger, Sony/ATV
Thomas Krottinger, Sony/ATV Director, A&R added: “I know I speak for our global A&R team when I say how excited we are to work with Freddy.
“His success is a reflection of what a special songwriter, producer, and artist he is – one that brings people together and creates incredible music.”
“Jon, Amanda, Thomas and the whole Sony/ATV family have been super supportive, and I can’t wait to build something special together.”
Freddy Wexler
Freddy Wexler said: “My career started with EMI in 2006. To be returning to that company and having grown up with the executives I’m now working with is a really special feeling.
“Jon, Amanda, Thomas and the whole Sony/ATV family have been super supportive, and I can’t wait to build something special together.”Music Business Worldwide
