Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and Kevin Hart’s media company HARTBEAT, have entered into an exclusive partnership for music publishing.
Under the agreement – described as “a first of its kind” for HARTBEAT – WCM will administer all copyrights to HARTBEAT’s music compositions covering future programming as well as previous works from shows such as Die Hart and Hart to Heart.
WCM will also help build HARTBEAT’s music catalog across HARTBEAT Studios, HARTBEAT Media and PULSE.
The publisher will also provide creative support for a number of music projects and access to its songwriting talent and production music library.
HARTBEAT Studios is behind the financing, development and production of film and television content at the crossroads between comedy and culture.
HARTBEAT Media works with events, games, music publishing, Web3 initiatives and also runs a distribution network.
PULSE, meanwhile, serves as HARTBEAT’s branded entertainment studio and creative and cultural advice for top brands.
HARTBEAT was represented in the agreement by Bobby Francis / Brand Engine Media, Law Offices of Daryl D. Jones PC, and Ramo Law PC
This agreement was made possible with the support of our co-chairmen Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall, and we are all very proud that HARTBEAT is leaving us as their first publishing partner. “
Ashley Winton, Warner Chappell
WCM Senior Vice President of Creative Services Ashley Winton said: “This agreement was made possible with the support of our co-chairs Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall and we are all very proud that HARTBEAT has entrusted us as their first publishing partner.
“We have an exciting opportunity to not only manage their music, but also to connect with our songwriters for future projects.”
“This partnership marks a crucial moment for HARTBEAT as the company looks to build its own music publishing arm as part of our larger brand IP.”
Jeff Clanagan, HARTBEAT
HARTBEAT President & Chief Distribution Officer Jeff Clanagan said: “HARTBEAT is excited to partner with leading global publisher Warner Chappell Music to develop and build a first of its kind HARTBEAT music library.
“This partnership marks a crucial moment for HARTBEAT as the company looks to build its own music publishing arm as part of our larger brand IP.”
“Expanding to music is a natural next step, and we at Warner Chappell look forward to working with him, Jeff, Bobby and the team to bring their creative vision to life.”
Ryan Press
WCM President of North America Ryan Press added: “Kevin and I go back a long way after growing up in Philly together and it’s an honor to be able to help him build HARTBEAT’s music publishing house from scratch.
“Expanding to music is a natural next step, and we at Warner Chappell look forward to working with him, Jeff, Bobby and the team to bring their creative vision to life.”Music business worldwide
