EMI Music Publishing has signed up Norwegian songwriter and producer Mikkel Eriksen, probably best known as one half of the Stargate pop production partnership who have been behind global hits for the likes of Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Jordin Sparks and Beyonce, and who were named Hitmakers Of The Year by Rolling Stone earlier this year. The deal gives EMI full association with the Stargate partnership because they already represent the other half of the duo, Tor Erik Hermansen.
Confirming the signing, EMI Publishing top man Roger Faxon told CMU: "Having worked successfully with Tor Erik for so long, we are delighted to be able to extend our relationship with Stargate through this agreement with Mikkel. Stargate is a dominant force in both the UK and the US right now, and we're looking forward to working with both of them to continue to develop their careers creatively and commercially".
Eriksen himself added: "Everybody at EMI Music Publishing has impressed me with their passion and commitment to songwriting and songwriters, and I'm looking forward to working with them as we continue to build on the success of the last few years".