The deal will see Kobalt representing Hawkin's catalogue of all his future songs, including recent collaborations with Meatloaf and American Idol contestant, Adam Lambert.

"We are delighted to welcome Justin and his exceptional and unique talents as a songwriter, producer and artist to our international creative roster at Kobalt," says Kobalt's executive vice president, creative, Sas Metcalfe. "Our worldwide creative team is very excited to work with him."

"Kobalt and I have been flirting for some months. It was only ...