Spirit Music Group has expanded its publishing portfolio through a new creative joint venture with Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Autumn Lowe, launching Honest Songs Music & Lyrics.
Lowe, who won Album of the Year at the 64th Grammy Awards for Jon Batiste’s “We Are,” joins Dua Lipa, Diana Ross, Pitbull, Zendaya, Ava Max, FKA Twigs, Leona Lewis and more. Collaborating with artists. Her songwriting credits also include Alexis Jordan’s “Happiness,” which gained worldwide recognition as the official FIFA World Cup song and became popular again through TikTok.
Her recent collaborations include one with Polar Music Prize winner and multiple Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo and the hit “JOY” with Afrobeats star Davido. The single debuted at number 7 on Nigeria’s US Airplay Chart and secured a top 20 spot in South Africa. She also partnered with Andy Grammer on “Magic” from his album “Monster.” Rowe is managed by Cory Litwin of Range Media Partners.
The joint venture expands Lowe’s relationship with Spirit Music Group, following Lowe’s own worldwide publishing agreement with the company in 2023.
The first signatories in this joint venture are up-and-comers who have amassed over 30 million streams and over 100 million views across platforms through collaborations with Jake Clark, Laura Marano, Lauv, Fauzia, and more. Talent, Mila Housey.
“It took me a long time to get here, but it was a big dream to have my own joint venture,” Autumn Rowe said.
“Mira (Housey) is a dream signing as she is a triple threat. We look forward to supporting Mila as she becomes a powerful creator in this industry.”
Autumn Low
“I was introduced to Spirit through Nancy Matalon in A&R and felt it was the perfect fit for my development as a publisher and writer. Mila is a triple dream sign. I look forward to helping you become a powerful creator.”
Frank Rogers, Chief Creative Officer of Spirit Music Group, said:
“Mira brings a combination of musicality, lyric writing, and hit-making talent that you don’t see very often. She’s talented, driven, and fun to be around. The sky is the limit, and Spirit Music is thrilled to partner with her.”
A classical piano prodigy from Michigan, Houssey has gained viral attention for his work on various platforms. She began producing and releasing music for artists including herself. She has also written songs with superstar songwriters such as Autumn Lowe, Shane Stevens, and Tommy Brown (PKA TBHits). Her song “Hold Your Applause” reached 15,000 pre-saves and charted on iTunes and YouTube.
“With Autumn, Spirit and Nancy by my side, I was finally able to find the right team that understood what I was trying to accomplish,” Housey said. “I am honored to take the next step in my career with such a well-respected team in the industry. Fall has been a catalyst for positive change and in many ways embodies the kind of woman and creative I want to be. I can’t imagine doing this with anyone else.”
Housey is managed by Caleb Micah of Ninety8 Management.
The new joint venture is the latest agreement for Spirit Music Group, which signed a management services agreement with Downtown Music Publishing in January. In 2022, the company acquired multiplatinum country superstar Jason Aldean’s recorded music catalog in a deal reportedly worth more than $100 million.
Founded in 1995, Spirit Music Group has owned and/or managed over 100,000 songs for 90 years. Its portfolio includes over 800 charting hits and over 200 #1 songs. Its catalog includes The Who, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Jay-Z, Toto, Madonna, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Eminem, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, It includes songs from artists such as Eminem and Salt-N-Pepa. , Tom Petty, etc.
In 2019, Spirit Music Group Chairman John Singer said the company’s goal was to have 250,000 songs and be worth $1 billion.
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