Aotearoa chart sensations Fat Papi and prodshushy have a new home.
Warner Chappell Music has expanded its global roster by signing the rising stars to worldwide publishing deals.
The two agreements will encompass Fat Papi and prodshushy’s entire catalogue and future works, including their viral Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Global Top 100 hit “FREAKED OUT”. Listen to the duo’s single below.
Fat Papi is a Kurdish rapper and songwriter raised in Aotearoa New Zealand, who’s been making a name for himself with his melodic hip-hop and synth-driven club production.
He teamed up with up-and-coming Papua New Guinea bedroom producer prodshushy for their breakthrough single “FREAKED OUT”, which has stormed the Official Aotearoa Music Charts.
“I’m incredibly excited to officially welcome Fat Papi and prodshushy to our global roster of songwriters and producers at Warner Chappell,” says Warner Chappell Music Australasia President Dan Rosen.
“Their song ‘FREAKED OUT’ is already hitting global charts and winning fans around the world, and we look forward to building on this momentum to support their long-term global careers.”
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John Halstead, Senior A&R Manager at Warner Chappell Music Australia, adds: “Fat Papi and prodshushy bring a level of originality that’s impossible to ignore. ‘FREAKED OUT’ is a huge moment, but it’s their vision for what comes next that really excites me. Proud to welcome them to Warner Chappell and back them for the long haul.”
Fat Papi is raring to go. “I’m excited to join Warner Chappell Music, home to so many legends and icons,” he says. “I’m also really proud to represent both my Kurdish and New Zealand people with my music on the international stage”.
Prodshushy agrees: “It’s a privilege and an honour to be represented by Warner Chappell Music for publishing. I’m looking forward to working with the team and building connections with their fantastic roster of writers.”
