Pop Smoke's Estate Inks Worldwide Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music

The estate of Pop Smoke plans on using these resources with their newly inked deal with Warner Chappell Music to preserve the late rapper's legacy.

BYAron A.Jun 16, 20203.6K Views

Pop Smoke's music is still ringing off, months after his death, and even finding new moments to soundtrack. As "Dior" became an anthem for the kids in New York City protesting against systemic oppression, racial injustice, and police brutality, his team prepares to release his first posthumous album, Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon, which drops at the top of next month.

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Fresh off of the release of "Make It Rain" ft. Rowdy Rebel and ahead of the album's release, his estate has signed a new worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. The deal will cover Pop's previous releases, including "Welcome To The Party" as well as the forthcoming album,

Ryan Press, the president of A&R at Warner Chappell Music, said that he witnessed Pop's rise to stardom and wanted to make sure that he was able to support Pop's family and team.

"I had the honor of meeting him, and I’m personally committed to doing everything I can to support the Jackson family and Steven Victor in keeping Pop’s legacy alive," he continued. "Warner Chappell is very proud to help continue to share Pop’s music with the world."

We are very pleased and proud to entrust the protection and enhancement of Pop Smoke's music to Ryan Press and the rest of the Warner Chappell team," the Estate of Pop Smoke added. "Our new alliance with the company and its vast global resources will significantly support the family’s efforts to preserve Pop Smoke's legacy and musical impact among his fans and the world."

Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon drops on July 3rd.

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