Sony/ATV Extends Worldwide Agreement with Two Inch Punch

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has extended its worldwide deal with UK hit songwriter, artist and producer Ben Ash who works under the name Two Inch Punch.

The new agreement covers Ash's entire song catalogue, including the No. 1 hit "Money On My Mind" penned with and recorded by Sam Smith and songs recorded by artists such as Rag'n'Bone Man, Jake Bugg, Jessie Ware and Years & Years. The new deal additionally takes in future works.

Sony/ATV UK Managing Director and President, Worldwide Creative Guy Moot said: "We are thrilled to continue this relationship with such a hugely talented producer and songwriter."

Sony/ATV Head of A&R, UK David Ventura said: "We could not be happier! Working with Ben for the last few years has been tremendously inspiring. He is without a doubt one of the hottest writer/producers in the country and his track record speaks for itself. Alongside his work with established international artists, Ben has a gift for recognising and developing emerging song-writer talent, which is incredible. On behalf of everyone here in the UK and in the US, we are over the moon to continue our adventure with Ben and his team."

Ben Ash said: "I really appreciate Sony/ATV having faith in me again. I've always had a great relationship with the UK team, including Guy, David, Alice, Sarah and Alastair. More recently, the LA team, including Amanda and Nick, have been so amazing, too. I really appreciate them all and I hope I can reward their faith. So excited for the next couple of years!"

His managers Ben Parmar and Daniel Parmar of PMR said: "We're stoked to continue our working relationship with Sony/ATV, Guy and David and his team. Two Inch is in the most furtive period of his career and we are all incredibly excited for what the future holds."

Ben Ash is one of the UK's hottest and most in-demand songwriters and producers, having worked with artists including Sam Smith, Rag'n'Bone Man, Damon Albarn, Anne-Marie, Jake Bugg, Mikky Ekko, Lianne La Havas, Tory Lanez, Lion Babe, James Vincent McMorrow, Tinashe, Ty Dolla $ign, Jessie Ware and Years & Years.

After initially putting out a series of releases under the recording name Two Inch Punch, including acclaimed debut single "Love You Up", Ash began writing and producing for other artists, including then rising star Sam Smith. He co-penned the Capitol recording artist's breakout single "Money On My Mind", which became his first ever UK No. 1 single and featured on Smith's multi-million-selling, Grammy-winning debut album In The Lonely Hour alongside "Life Support", another Ash composition.

He co-wrote several songs on Rag'n'Bone Man's debut album Human as well as producing the title track, which reached No. 2 in the UK, was a hit around the world and won British Single of the Year at the 2018 BRIT Awards. The chart-topping album has surpassed 1 million sales just in the UK where it was the second biggest seller of 2017 and reached the top three in a number of other leading music markets, including Germany, France and Australia.

He has worked extensively with Jessie Ware, including co-writing and co-producing a number of songs on her Top 10 album Tough Love in collaboration with US songwriter/producer Benny Blanco as the production duo BenZel. He and Blanco have also put out their own releases under the BenZel name as well as worked together with other acts.

More recently, Ash has been writing with and developing UK songwriter and recording artist Rex Orange County who in January was announced as the runner-up on the BBC Sound of 2018 poll. The annual survey of music critics and industry figures highlights the most promising new music talent for the forthcoming year. Rex OC is currently courting the interests of a number of major labels.

The left to right in the attached photo is: Two Inch Punch's managers Ben Parmar and Daniel Parmar of PMR, Sony/ATV UK Managing Director and President, Worldwide Creative Guy Moot, Two Inch Punch, Sony/ATV Head of A&R UK David Ventura, Sony/ATV UK Song Plugger Alice Vaughan and Sony ATV UK General Counsel/VP, Legal & Business Affairs Tim Major.

ABOUT SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING:

Sony/ATV Music Publishing, established in 1995, is the world's leading music publisher. Sony/ATV Music Publishing owns or administers more than 3 million copyrights, including those of EMI Music Publishing and iconic music catalogs such as Leiber & Stoller, Mijac Music, Motown and Famous Music. Sony/ATV also controls many of the best known songs ever written such as "New York, New York", "Hallelujah", "All You Need Is Love", "You've Got a Friend", "Moon River", "Jailhouse Rock", "The Mission Impossible Theme", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Over the Rainbow", "Stand By Me", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" and "Singin' in the Rain". In addition, Sony/ATV represents the copyrights of such legendary artists as The Beatles, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Carole King, Kraftwerk, Joni Mitchell, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Richie Sambora, Sting, The Supremes, Wyclef Jean, Hank Williams and Stevie Wonder, among others. Its ever-growing list of chart-topping artists, writers and producers includes Cardi B, The Chainsmokers, Drake, Calvin Harris, Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, P!nk, Shakira, Ed Sheeran, Sia, Sam Smith, Stargate, Taylor Swift, Walk The Moon, Kanye West and Pharrell Williams.

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