Beyoncé and Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced a global agreement covering the music icon’s entire song catalog, including songs from her start with Destiny’s Child all the way through her collection of solo works written throughout her career.
Beyoncé said, “I am excited for what’s to come with my continued partnership with Jon Platt in his new leadership role at Sony/ATV.” Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Jon Platt said: “Beyond all of her well-deserved accolades and accomplishments, Beyoncé is simply one of the most driven and impactful talents I know. I’ve had the privilege of making incredible music with her throughout her career and she continues to set the bar for creative expression in all forms. Beyoncé inspires generations with her songs and I am honored to reunite with her at Sony/ATV.”
Platt previously worked with the Beyoncé as head of her previous publisher Warner Chappell. Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z, hailed Platt “the Obama of the music industry” when the exec was honored at the annual City of Hope Spirit of Life gala in 2018, where Beyoncé performed.
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