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Sony/ATV and Naughty Words sign on Mojam
By Aly Barchi | Published on Friday 27 June 2014
Sony Music’s publishing co Sony/ATV has, via its joint venture with Naughty Boy’s Naughty Words, signed a new contract with British songwriting hit-boys Mojam, aka James Murray and Mustafa Omer.
Applying internationally, the deal expands on a long-time alliance between Mojam and Naughty Words, reaching back over tracks for Emeli Sand√©, Professor Green and Rizzle Kicks, and also Naughty Boy aka Shahid Khan’s own discog, not least his Sam Smith-featuring 2013 single ‘La La La’.
Khan cites his relationship with Mojam as having inspired him to start Naughty Words in the first place. He says: “They were the first signings to Naughty Words and they are now the first re-signings. It’s great as their publisher and their friend that our relationships continues. They’ve learnt a lot in the last few years and they are going to gain from that”.
Sony/ATV’s UK A&R Director Janice Brock adds: “We are thrilled to continue our relationship with Mus and James from Mojam. We have seen them grow into seasoned and highly professional songwriters and producers”.
Murray and Omer are at the mo(jam) collaborating with Emeli Sande on her inevitable next LP, and also working with Katy B, Gorgon City, and Clean Bandit singing lady Jess Glynne.
