The "peekaboo" rapper on working with Kendrick Lamar and his new single "WhatX2."
Warner Records A&R exec Ericka Coulter is named general manager of Free Lunch Records.
Chester adds marketing and artist development to his remit at the label.
The label will release her debut solo mini album, AMORTAGE, on Feb. 14.
Also this week: Sphere's "Exosphere" has a new sales lead, Third Side Music hires a head of copyright and SoundCloud's former COO/CFO has landed a real(ity) job.
By investing in long-term artist development and harnessing its catalog's potential, co-chairmen Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson have led the storied label to its strongest showing in years.
Alemeda has signed with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) and Warner Records, Billboard can exclusively announce Friday (Sept. 20).
The 14-year-old singer-songwriter also released a new song, "X's," on Thursday (Sept. 5).
In the new structure, Atlantic's longtime co-leader Julie Greenwald will become chairman of Atlantic Music Group, with Elliot Grainge stepping into the role of CEO.
Guests on the set include Bruce Springsteen and John Mayer.
