The duo, with Beard on the West Coast and Wolter on the East Coast, report in to label president and chief creative officer Wendy Goldstein.
BERWYN's 12-track debut studio album, WHO AM I, includes previously released songs "DEAR IMMIGRATION" and "I AM BLACK."
Led by Swift, Republic was also boosted by hit singles on Mercury, Big Loud and Island Records, while Warner Records and Interscope maintained their momentum from Q1.
The formation of Island EMI Label Group and Polydor Label Group follows a similar reorganization of operations in the U.S.
Santini assumes the role after working as VP of Brand Partnerships & Ad Sync since joining the label in 2020.
“The music Sabrina makes is perfectly reflective of who she is as a person, and all the quirks and character are what give her such a strong musical identity,” says Island A&R Jackie Winkler.
The majors’ share of the streaming market is slowly slipping. But some newer industry rules will favor them — at the expense of independent and DIY artists and songwriters.
The recently established division is opening offices in Mexico City, Miami and Los Angeles and launching a new label, among other endeavors.
The viral hit caught fire on TikTok in May and received a co-sign from Kehlani herself.
The average number of physical variants in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 rose from 3.3 per week in 2019 to 8.9 per week in 2023, according to Luminate.
