“What we're noticing is that a lot of the old catalog means a lot to the new generation,” the producer says of selling the label's roughly 200-song catalog to Pophouse in January.
The rock label also signed Swedish power metal band Sabaton, In This Moment and Finnish rockers The Rasmus.
“As long as the artists I’m working with are equally or more passionate than me, I know they won’t quit on that dream,” says Atlantic’s Michael Parker.
Robert Knotts and Jake Gear will run the iconic imprint out of Nashville.
Zerza succeeds Bryan Castellani, who will serve until May 5.
“I’ve learned that people really want something to unite on and something that can help them escape from reality,” says RCA’s Aaron Stern.
The acquisition was in motion before the death of !K7 founder Horst Weidenmueller this past February.
"Nothing is off limits if it benefits the artist," he says.
Massey linked with Sony Music chairman Rob Stringer to relaunch the iconic imprint in 2018.
The deal marks a full-circle moment for HYBE America CEO Scooter Braun, who began his career under Dupri’s mentorship.
