PRS Foundation have launched new anti-racism initiative Power Up.
The initiative is designed to tackle anti-Black racism in music, and was shaped by more than 80 Black music professionals across the industry.
The new project will offer targeted support to remove barriers for Black music creators and industry professionals, and aims to lead the way in tangible action towards this cause from the music industry.
Set up and managed by PRS Foundation in partnership with YouTube Music, Beggars Group and the Black Music Coalition, supporters include AIM, the BPI, the FAC, The Ivors Academy, the MMF, the MPA, MPG, The Musiciansâ Union, PPL, PRS for Music and the PRS Membersâ Fund.
Stormzy was named 0207 Def Jam s inaugural signing, with Wretch 32 now joining the team.
The much-loved and widely respected figure becomes Creative Director at the label, helping to shape the imprint s vision alongside A&R Director, Char Grant and the wider A&R team.
Co-president of 0207 Def Jam, Alec Boateng comments: âAlongside being an incredible artist, weâre super excited our new label will be able to tap into Wretch 32âs unrivalled creative mind. I ve been lucky enough to be close up and witness his ever-evolving genius many times. His creative wisdom and example has been invaluable to so many within the industry and Iâm so gassed heâs now officially working with us.â
Wretch 32 joins 0207 Def Jam as the team goes from strength to strength
TEAM PLAYER: Wretch32
0207 DEF Jam have today announced multi-award winning British musician, Wretch 32, as Creative Director at the new label.
I’m excited to make a new mark in music with a team that’s reminiscent of the first label I signed with
Wretch 32
The role will see Wretch 32 providing strategic creative advice while helping to shape the musical direction of the label alongside A&R Director, Char Grant and the wider A&R team.
Co-president of 0207 Def Jam, Alec Boateng says: “Alongside being an incredible artist, we’re super excited our new label will be able to tap into Wretch 32’s unrivalled creative mind.