MULTIPLATINUM POWERHOUSE PRODUCER ATL JACOB & WICKED MONEY FAMILY LAUNCH VENTURE WITH REPUBLIC RECORDS AND IMPERIAL DISTRIBUTION
Multiplatinum powerhouse producer and Wicked Money Family Founder ATL Jacob announces a newly minted partnership with Republic Records.
As part of this alliance with Republic Records, ATL Jacob will unveil his upcoming debut as an artist very soon. Additionally, various releases from Wicked Money Family’s roster of producers, artists, and creatives will be released under this partnership and distributed through Imperial Distribution.
Regarding the news, Jacob stated, “I’m honored to join the Republic family. I’m thankful to Monte, Avery, Glenn, and Danielle for the opportunity and believing in me as an artist. I look forward to showing the world that ATL Jacob is more than just beats.”
ATL Jacob has quietly become one of the game’s most dynamic, diverse, and dominant producers. As of May 2022 he reached #1 on the Hot 100 Producers chart and peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 Songwriters chart. He also garnered “Top Producer” from BMI in 2021 in addition to picking up a nomination for “Producer of the Year” at the BET Hip-Hop Awards this year. His discography spans chart-topping #1 albums and multiplatinum smashes for the likes of Future, Kanye West, Drake, Moneybagg Yo, Kodak Black, Roddy Ricch, and more. His imprint can be heard on Future’s blockbuster I NEVER LIKED YOU, which has dominated 2022 as the year’s biggest rap album.
Stay tuned for more soon.
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For more info on ATL Jacob, please contact:
Kierra Felton
Republic Records
kierra.felton@umusic.com
Wendy Washington
TID Agency
wendy@thisisdope.net
ABOUT WICKED MONEY FAMILY
Wicked Money Family is an entertainment enterprise that encompasses an independent record label, production, publishing, TV/Film, and management agency. The agency boasts a roster of talented artists, actors/actresses, and comedians. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Wicked Money Family (WMF) is owned by the award-winning artist/producer ATL Jacob and co-founder Iren “IG” Golder in 2019. The duo is driven by a deep passion for the arts and a strong commitment to providing a structured family environment for their artists to develop their talent and thrive.
The ultimate vision for WMF is to launch music legends and create legendary moments. The WMF Roster includes: ATL Jacob (producer/artist), Skrew Davinncci, Macro 5k, Slum God, and J Carter.
ABOUT IMPERIAL DISTRIBUTION
Imperial is an independent music company led by veteran label executive Glenn Mendlinger. The company signs, develops and markets emerging independent artists and creators, and partners with Ingrooves Music Group for distribution services. Imperial has already released a series of successful projects across nearly all genres, generating more than 10 billion cumulative streams and 9 million adjusted albums for its artists’ releases.
Last year, Imperial debuted five Top 10 albums, with two of those landing in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200. Those releases included, G Herbo’s 25 which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, Bo Burnham’s Inside (The Songs) arrived at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Comedy Albums Chart and peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. Tomorrow X Together’s The Chaos Chapter: Freeze bowed in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 and their album repack bowed at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 while Minisode2: Thursday’s Child debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Continuing their domination with K-Pop, Twice debuted at No. 6 with Taste of Love, at No.3 with BETWEEN 1&2, and debuted at No. 3 with Formula of Love O+T = ❤. They’ve successfully become the Female K-Pop/Korean act with the most top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 (three). Also Stray Kids impressively became the first original K-Pop/Korean act to make their debut appearance on the Billboard 200 at #1. While ITZY landed at No. 8 and NAYEON debuted at No.7 on the Billboard 200. NAYEON is the first K-Pop/Korean soloist to ever debut top 10 on the Billboard 200. Additional Imperial Music artists notably include VAVO, Baby Gravy (Yung Gravy & bbno$), The Chemical Brothers as well as Jelani Aryeh, Brye, The Score, Chri$tian Gate$ and Laurel.…
About Republic Records
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Bastille, Billy Porter, Bo Burnham, Clairo, Conan Gray, Daddy Yankee, Drake, Eddie Vedder, G Herbo, Glass Animals, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, Jimmy Fallon, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Kim Petras, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Swedish House Mafia, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Twice, Victor Victor and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, HYBE, Imperial, JYP, Lava Records, Universal Arabic Music, Victor Victor, XO, Young Money, among others. In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Sing and Sing 2), Sony Pictures (Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises. Extending further into the worlds of film, television, and content, Republic launched Federal Films in order to produce movies and series powered by the label’s catalog and artists. With projects that align with Republic’s artists and brand, Federal Films is building a diverse slate that will bring compelling stories to audiences around the world. Initial documentary releases include Jonas Brothers’ Chasing Happiness, Ariana Grande: Excuse Me, I Love You and The Velvet Underground. Upcoming theatrical films include They Cloned Tyrone, The Hating Game and Marlowe.
