Warner Chappell Music Signs ‘Freaked Out’ Hitmakers Fat Papi and Prodshushy
“Freaked Out” gave Fat Papi his first career entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at No. 89 and lifting to No. 88 on the latest chart.
Sydney, Australia — Renowned Aotearoa/New Zealand music duo, Fat Papi and prodshushy, have inked a worldwide representation deal with Warner Chappell Music. The agreement covers their entire existing catalog and upcoming projects, including the massive hit “Freaked Out,” which graced the Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Global Top 100 charts.
Born in Kurdistan and raised in New Zealand, Fat Papi fuses melodic hip-hop, synth-driven club beats, and catchy hooks with his collaborator prodshushy. Together, they’ve amassed over 100 million streams for “Freaked Out,” which helped the song debut at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, rising to No. 88. Speaking to Billboard, Fat Papi expressed his excitement about joining Warner Chappell, home to numerous legends and icons, while proud to showcase his Kurdish and New Zealand heritage to the world stage.
Prodshushy agreed, stating it’s a privilege and honor to be represented by Warner Chappell for publishing. He looks forward to collaborating with the team and building connections within their impressive roster of writers. The duo’s first Hot 100 appearance was described by Fat Papi as an "insane" career milestone, given their unique background.
They confirmed more music is on the horizon. Warner Chappell Music Australasia president Dan Rosen and senior A&R manager John Halstead expressed their enthusiasm for welcoming Fat Papi and prodshushy to their global roster. They anticipate leveraging the momentum to foster the artists’ long-term international careers.
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