British rapper, Stormzy leaves his former record label, Alantic Records U.K, to sign a new deal with Universal Music Group’s newly launched 0207 Def Jam Records.
Stormzy becomes first artist signed to the newly launched 0207 Def Jam Records, a Universal Music UK label established by the London born Ghanaian twin brothers, Alec and Alex Boateng serving as co-presidents, and it was launched on November 25.
Stormzy signed with Atlantic Records in 2018 and produced his 2019 released “Heavy Is The Head” album which reached number one in the UK and was certified platinum last week – representing 300,000 copies sold. It also saw him win his second Brit Award for best male earlier this year.
Speaking of the new label, which was announced last week, Universal CEO David Joseph said: “Bringing the Boateng brothers together at 0207 Def Jam is an important moment in British culture.
“Alec and Alex have always done things their own way with success always quick to follow. They have already assembled an exceptionally talented top team with a clear vision for this exciting new chapter in the history of one of the world’s most famous labels”.
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Elsewhere at the new label, Amy Tettey will be Managing Director, with Jacqueline Eyewe (Marketing Director) and Char Grant (A&R director) also on board.
To confirm the news of the signing, in an Instagram post published yesterday, Monday, November 30th, Universal Music UK called Stormzy “a once in a generation artist”.
It added: “Welcome to the 0207 & Universal Music family”.
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