Artist management firm YMU Music and producer Mark Ralph have announced a new joint venture publishing company called Reaktor Music. It will sign and develop new talent, while Sony Music Publishing will provide administration services on a global basis.
"Reaktor Music is all about finding exceptional producers and songwriters and helping them realise their ambitions", says Ralph. "It's a fantastic opportunity for me to work closely with them, to share my experience and, if needed, to be a mentor where I can. We have great facilities which provide a brilliant environment in which to collaborate and share creative ideas and enjoy success together".
The company's first signing is Dennis White, who Ralph says is "a superb talent who already has an impressive track record and I'm very excited about helping him achieve the success he deserves".
YMU's Phil Morais adds: "Mark has a brilliant eye for talent and has always been a willing and enthusiastic supporter of other producers and songwriters. This new venture will give him the opportunity to help discover and develop that talent, with YMU providing the resource and additional expertise to ensure that all of our signings enjoy creative and commercial success. Dennis White is an exciting first signing and a real statement of intent for Reaktor Music".