Warner Music Asia inks strategic partnership with Thailand-based indie label What the Duck

Warner Songs Asia has inked a strategic alliance with the Thailand-dependent impartial label What the Duck, by way of the signing of singer-songwriter Valentina Ploy.

The deal will see Warner Songs Asia add the Bangkok-centered act to its roster of artists, and will help the What the Duck label in its perform to elevate the artist’s career.

Warner Music will “harness the support” of Warner Songs Thailand to “strengthen [Ploy’s] domestic lover base”, and introduce her function to listeners throughout Asia and past, claims the business

Ploy started releasing new music with What the Duck in 2019.

Due to the fact then, she has amassed virtually 40 million streams on Spotify and has charted in Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, suggests Warner Music.

The solitary Bla Bli Blu will be Ploy’s to start with official launch with Warner Songs, released on 28 April 2022.

The partnership marks Warner Music’s most up-to-date go in Asia.

The organization expanded its presence in Vietnam in 2020, introduced the dance imprint Whet Records (2021) and hip-hop label Asiatic (2021), launched ADA, its unbiased artist and label solutions arm, in 2020, and expanded its domestic rosters in essential markets.

The corporation also named Chris Gobalakrishna and Jonathan Serbin as Co-Presidents of Warner Music Asia in November past calendar year.

“[Valentina Ploy] represents the new generation of singer-songwriters in Asia.”

Jonathan Serbin, Warner Songs Asia

Jonathan Serbin, Co-President of Warner Audio Asia, mentioned: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Valentina to Warner Tunes Asia.

“An extremely talented musician, she represents the new generation of singer-songwriters in Asia.

“The models and themes of her music, and the assortment of languages that she can sing in, make it possible for her to achieve an unbelievably huge audience with her tracks.

“We seem forward to bringing her audio to audio enthusiasts across the world. And it’s a excellent way to start our partnership with What the Duck, a genuine pioneer in the Thai songs scene.”

“It’s usually been a desire of mine to carry my tunes to the planet.”

Valentina Ploy

Valentina Ploy, additional: “I am so happy to be doing the job with Warner Songs.

“Very energized and grateful to develop into part of the family as I come to feel that they support my vision of acquiring my artist career over and above boundaries.

“It’s usually been a aspiration of mine to bring my music to the entire world and Warner New music is perfectly suited to support me get to the widest viewers doable.

“With Warner New music and What the Duck, I’ll have an amazing established of partners that will enable me attain my eyesight and goal. Just can’t wait around to launch my music on Warner Tunes in the weeks and months forward.”

“Valentina has previously demonstrated herself to be a well-known and impactful star in Thailand.”

Karl Kongkham, Warner New music Thailand

Karl Kongkham, Controlling Director of Warner Audio Thailand, explained: “Valentina has currently proven herself to be a well-known and impactful star in Thailand.

“Together with Warner Audio Asia, we will perform with What the Duck to carry on to increase her lover base below at property, whilst plugging into Warner Music’s extensive network in Asia and over and above, to enable this Thailand-based artist to become a truly global star.”

“The partnership with Warner Tunes will permit [Valentina Ploy] to unfold her audio even even further.”

Samkwan ‘Moy’ Tonsompong, What the Duck

Samkwan ‘Moy’ Tonsompong, Controlling Director of What the Duck, extra: “We are fired up to collaborate with Warner Audio Asia on this undertaking.

“We have worked with Valentina for a range of decades, and have seen how she connects with fans. Now, her foundation in Southeast Asia and Taiwan is very powerful.

“The partnership with Warner Audio will make it possible for her to spread her audio even additional.”Audio Business enterprise Around the globe