Robert Del Naja and
Grant Marshall, who co-founded the U.K. electronica outfit. The deal, which does not include the group’s third member, Adrian “Tricky” Thaws, encompasses their first five albums.
“Massive Attack are authentic trailblazers who are revered by their peers and music fans alike,” said
Robin Godfrey-Cass, managing director of Round Hill’s London office, in a statement. “The band’s body of work, which Robert and Grant have been key contributors to over the last three decades is astonishing and we are proud that they have chosen us to oversee their legacy.”
Massive Attack s first three albums
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Shawn Holiday attends the Billboard 2018 R&B Hip-Hop Power Players event at Legacy Records on Sept. 27, 2018 in New York City.
Columbia Records co-head of urban music,
Shawn Holiday, is launching a new label and publishing venture with
Irving and
Billboard can confirm. He will maintain an A&R capacity role with Columbia.
The news was first reported by HITS Daily Double, which noted Holiday will continue to work with Polo G, Chloe x Halle and other artists signed to the label. Holiday also held a dual role at Sony/ATV, where he was named head of urban music in January 2019.