Warner Chappell Music has formed a new partnership with Kidding Aside, the independent French electronic music company.
Kidding Aside works with talent such as Acid Arab, Folamour, Nico Moreno, NTO, Romain Garcia, Trinix and Urumi.
“The deal aligns Kidding Aside… with WCM’s extensive international network, supercharging creative opportunities for songwriters and producers, driving the export of French electronic music culture globally, and building a space for dance music creators to thrive,” said a statement.
Founded in 2015 by Matthieu Jay as a home for artists, producers and writers, Kidding Aside has grown to become a key player in the French electronic music scene. With operations spanning artist management, music publishing, recorded music, live events and All Night Long, its joint-venture label with Believe, the Paris-based company has expanded rapidly in recent years.
Kidding Aside has appointed Nicolas Klersy as partner of Kidding Aside Publishing (KAP), the company's newly created publishing venture, where he will serve as strategic lead for publishing A&R. The appointment is intended to position KAP for its next stage of growth and development.
Aligning with Warner Chappell, leveraging its powerful global network and high quality teams, will allow us to scale up while preserving Kidding Aside’s agility and identity
Matthieu Jay
“Combining Kidding Aside’s deep-rooted connection to the French electronic music scene with WCM’s world-class infrastructure, the two companies will continue to work on driving value for music makers in France and further afield,” added the statement.
Matthieu Jay, founder and director of Kidding Aside, said: “After more than a decade of helping to develop some of dance’s biggest stars, we now want to make Kidding Aside Publishing one of the leading publishing houses in Europe. With the arrival of Nicolas Klersy, we can now support a new generation of music makers, foster cross-border collaborations and boost the global profile of our repertoire.
“Aligning with Warner Chappell, leveraging its powerful global network and high quality teams, will allow us to scale up while preserving Kidding Aside’s agility and identity.”
Valentin Zucca, senior A&R at Warner Chappell Music France, said: “Kidding Aside has long been a highly-respected and important part of the French music landscape, playing a critical role in the development of the scene over the years. We’re proud to partner with them on the development of their publishing arm, both locally and around the globe.”
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