Ric Hassani Inks Deal With Sony Music Publishing

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Not so long ago, “The Perfect African Gentleman” Nigerian singer and songwriter Ric Hassani as he’s affectionately dubbed by many of his fans shared an exciting music development.

The “Angel” singer made the big reveal that he had signed a deal with one of the world’s leading music publishers, Sony Music Publishing via his socials. This milestone partnership highlights Hassani’s exceptional talent and the growing recognition of African artists on the global stage.

With his 2017 debut album ‘The Perfect Gentleman’, Ric Hassani has been captivating audiences with his smooth, silky vocals and heartfelt lyricism having entered the Nigerian music scene in 2012 with his debut single, Dance Dance Baby Dance. This introduction was just the first step in a remarkable journey that has seen Hassani take his place as one of the country’s most distinctive artists. Over the past decade, Hassani has crafted a discography brimming with musical gems that have resonated deeply with his fans. Some of these gems include Joy (2015), Gentleman (2016), the vulnerable ballad Marry You (2017), his debut album, The African Gentleman (2017), and his follow-up album, The Prince I Became (2021).

Sony Music Publishing towers in the global music industry and is renowned for its vast reach, influential network, and commitment to fostering exceptional talent from around the world. With bases spanning numerous continents, the company has consistently nurtured the careers of some of the most iconic artists across various genres. The roster of Sony Music Publishing in West Africa boasts names such as Nigerian superstars like Wizkid and Tems, Ladipoe, Lojay, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, Ozedikus, Qing Madi, 1da Banton, and more. 

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Now, Ric Hassani joins the long list of West African talents. As he embarks on this new chapter, music enthusiasts — local and worldwide — eagerly anticipate the heights he will undoubtedly reach.

In a nutshell, with this arrangement, Sony Music Publishing will be going ahead to ensure Ric gets songwriter royalties from his music. Besides that, they will additionally increase cash flows and generate opportunities for his compositions to be used commercially, and collect his earnings should his musical work get used publicly (be it in a radio broadcast, TV, clubs, or even a digital stream).  Publishers also license the use of a composition.

In a nutshell, with this arrangement, Sony Music Publishing will be going ahead to ensure Ric gets song writer royalties from him music. Besides that, they will additionally increase on cash flows and generate opportunities for his compositions to be used commercially, collect their earnings should his musical work get used publicly (be it in a radio broadcast, TV, clubs, or even a digital stream).  Publishers also license use of a composition.

Mugibson Mugisha
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Mugibson Mugisha Patrick is a freelance digital influencer/ marketer and blogger. He is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Marketing at Makerere University Business school. He previously attended Bishop Cypriano Kihangire SS where he served as Information Prefect, and contributed a couple of articles for the school magazine and at school assemblies between 2014 -2015. Entertainment, arts, and culture chose Mugibson at an early age, and his love for the industry bundled with his passion for writing and journalism birthed his desire to put out publications about entertainment and happenings in his home country Uganda, and selected international content, for cross-boarder readers.

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