June 2010

Fin Greenall (p/k/a ‘FINK’) (www.facebook.com/finkmusic) signed an exclusive Co-Publishing deal with The Royalty Network. Having transitioned seamlessly from producer/DJ to singer/songwriter on legendary British label Ninja Tune Records, Fink’s critically acclaimed studio albums deserve to be a permanent fixture in every serious music fan’s library. His latest LP, Sort of Revolution, was released in 2009 and was acclaimed one of the year’s best albums by tastemakers across the US, including KCRW’s esteemed DJs Jason Eldredge, Jeremy Sole, Aaron Byrd, and Jason Kramer. It was his early co-writes with Amy Winehouse, on her original demo recordings, that first made him aware of his ability to write lyrics and perform. Following the release of Fink’s debut album Biscuits for Breakfast, a phone call from John Legend saw him travel to NYC and LA to write on Legend’s Evolver LP. The results were the BMI Award Winning smash hit “Green Light (ft. Andre 3000)” and acoustic ballad “Set Me Free.” When young Grammy Award and Latin Grammy Award nominated singer-songwriter Ximena Sariñana decided to create her debut English language album, Fink spearheaded her list of desired collaborators. Another trip to LA followed resulting in album co-writes, as well as “Frente El Mar,” the only Spanish language cut on the New Moon movie soundtrack. Most recently Fink has written with Virgin Records’ UK chart-busting urban artist Professor Green - on which he appears as guest vocalist and producer – as well as Mute Records’ Polly Scattergood for her 3rd LP. Fink’s unique perspective on the songwriting/collab/producer process stems from his background as major and indie record label executive (Sony Music, Source Records, DefJam, Catskills), upfront indie radio DJ for Brighton’s Juice FM, respected and acclaimed recording artist, and 300-show history as a touring performer (ranging from live clubs to guest appearances at legendary venues Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, and San Siro Stadium). Fink is an exceptional producer, guitarist, and lyricist, known for his highly emotive, original, ‘all killer, no-filler’ approach to songwriting. His works are published through our Tenyor Music (BMI).

Kazha Hornsby (p/k/a ‘Sizzle’) has signed an Administration Agreement with The Royalty Network. Known to everyone as Sizzle, he has been making headway in the music industry since 2003. This Platinum/Grammy Award winning producer, and former Morehouse College student, sets the bar for upcoming producers. His ability to create a diverse and distinctive sound has led him to work with well known artist such as Freeway, Treach, Tony Sunshine, and Fat Joe. Sizzle’s innovative production skills have earned him TWO Grammy Awards, a Latin and American Grammy Award, for Best Latin Urban Album on Wisin & Yandel’s 3-times certified PLATINUM album Wisin vs. Yandel: Los Extraterrestres. “Milky-N-Sizzle” (writing partner ‘Milky’) are responsible for NE-YO’s newest pop-star, Jadyn Maria’s (Compound/Universal Motown) breakout UK single “Trenchcoat & Shades” off her debut album, “A Man’s World”. Sizzle’s works are administered through his Supa Sizzle Music (Ascap) company.

Natario ‘King’ Johnson has signed a Worldwide Co-Publishing deal with The Royalty Network. King has been hard at work, building a hit making catalog, including Trina’s current single featuring Diddy and Keri Hilson, “Million Dollar Girl”. In addition to that, King is writing, or has written with Young Money, Brisco, and Rick Ross. We look forward to working alongside King, to help build his catalog. His works are published through The Single King (Ascap) / Roynet Music (Ascap).

The members of T.O.K. (Alex, Bay-C, Craigy T, and Flex) have renewed their Agreement with The Royalty Network. TOK’s catalog, is quite extensive, and includes not only all their T.O.K. material, but also all their solo works and co-writes and production, including Bombrush Recordings, and Flex’s newest productions. We’re pleased to continue our relationship, and look forward to working closely with T.O.K.

Jeffrey Fortson (Def Jef) has signed an Extension Agreement for his catalog. A talented Producer/Artist, Def Jef’s works have been featured on numerous leading acts such as Snoop Dogg, Avant, Tha Eastsidaz, and Bone Thugs N Harmony. We’re pleased to have three (3) more years to continue our relationship in representing Jef’s Word Life Music (Ascap) catalog.