Signed: Yoshiki Partners With BMG for Distribution, Virtual Riot Pacts With MLennial for Management
Other recent signings include Virtual Riot, Oso Oso, Chase Wright, Mathias Lattin and Maggie Antone.
Composing artist Yoshiki, known for his work with X Japan, has entered into a global distribution and publishing agreement with BMG. Through his label Melodee, Yoshiki will handle the administration of his music and publishing rights. The arrangement begins with the release of "Forever Love (Live)," a collaboration between Yoshiki and pop star Josh Groban.
The song was recorded at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. The deal also extends to Yoshiki's solo album, "Eternal Melody," as well as X Japan albums released since 1993, such as "Art of Life" and "Dahlia." A BMG press release states that this comprehensive agreement aims to significantly expand Yoshiki's worldwide music activities, marking the beginning of one of the most ambitious creative phases of his career.
Yoshiki expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "I’ve always believed that music has no borders. I’m now entering one of the most ambitious and creative chapters of my career, with new projects that bring together rock, pop, classical and contemporary music in ways I have never explored before." He added, "I'm thrilled to partner with BMG to bring this vision to the world."
BMG's senior vice president, Michael Kachko, praised Yoshiki as a "true global artist whose creativity, vision, and connection with fans transcend genres and borders." He expressed pride in partnering with Yoshiki at BMG, stating, "We are proud to partner with him at BMG to support and amplify this next chapter on a worldwide scale."
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