Sony/ATV head of A&R David Ventura has praised singer/songwriter Zak Abel as a “special talent” after signing the rising star to a worldwide publishing deal.

Londoner Abel, who came to prominence as guest vocalist on Gorgon City’s UK Top 20 hit Unmissable in 2014, releases his debut studio album, Only When We’re Naked, this autumn via Atlantic Records.

“I absolutely love Zak’s music. I’m convinced his melodies will travel and, let’s be honest, his voice is insane,” Ventura told Music ...