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Warner Chappell Music
Warner Chappell Music is the global music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, one of the largest music publishers in the world with a catalogue spanning over 200 years. Rooted in the 1811 founding of Chappell and Co. in London, the company today administers songs and compositions for some of the biggest names in music: Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Madonna, Radiohead, and Led Zeppelin among them. Warner Chappell operates across every genre and territory, managing sync licensing, performance royalties, and publishing administration for its writers and their catalogues.
In recent years the company has aggressively expanded its K-pop footprint. In November 2024, Warner Chappell signed Rose of BLACKPINK to a global publishing administration deal, the label's highest-profile K-pop signing to date. In February 2023, its Korean office, Warner Chappell Music Korea, signed a global publishing deal with MZMC Inc. Korea, the production company founded by songwriter Paul Thompson, bringing catalog hits such as EXO's Ko Ko Bop, Love Shot, and Tempo, Taeyeon's Fine, and Red Velvet's RBB under its administration umbrella. The company has also partnered with JYP Publishing for songwriting camps in Seoul, underscoring its commitment to sourcing and developing Korean songwriting talent for global markets.
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What is Warner Chappell Music?
Warner Chappell Music is the global music publishing division of Warner Music Group. It represents songwriters and composers across every genre, administering publishing rights, performance royalties, and sync licensing for artists including Bruno Mars, Beyonce, and Ed Sheeran.
Who does Warner Chappell Music publish?
Warner Chappell Music represents Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Madonna, Radiohead, and Led Zeppelin. In 2024, it signed BLACKPINK member Rose to a global publishing administration deal.
Is Warner Chappell Music the same as Warner Music Group?
Warner Chappell Music is the music publishing division of Warner Music Group. While WMG record labels focus on recordings, Warner Chappell manages the underlying song rights, collecting royalties when music is streamed, broadcast, or licensed for film and TV.
What is Warner Chappell Music's presence in K-pop?
Warner Chappell Music has expanded significantly into K-pop through its Seoul-based office. In 2023 it signed a global publishing deal with MZMC Inc. Korea, gaining administration rights to K-pop hits including EXO's Ko Ko Bop, Tempo, and Love Shot, Taeyeon's Fine, and Red Velvet's RBB. In 2024, BLACKPINK's Rose signed a publishing deal with the company.
When was Warner Chappell Music founded?
Warner Chappell Music traces its roots to Chappell and Co., a British music publisher founded in London in 1811. The modern company was formed in 1987 when Warner Music Group acquired Chappell and Co. and merged it with its existing publishing division. It now maintains offices in over 40 countries worldwide.
