Warner Chappell Music Signs Global Publishing Deals with Fat Papi and Prodshushy.
Today, Warner Chappell Music continues to expand its global roster, signing Fat Papi and prodshushy to worldwide publishing deals. The two agreements will encompass Fat Papi’s and prodshushy’s entire catalogue and future works, including their viral Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Global Top 100 hit “FREAKED OUT”.
Dan Rosen, President of Warner Chappell Music Australasia, says: “I’m incredibly excited to officially welcome Fat Papi and prodshushy to our global roster of songwriters and producers at Warner Chappell. Their song “FREAKED OUT” is already hitting Global Charts and winning fans around the world, and we look forward to building on this momentum to support their long-term global careers.”
John Halstead, Senior A&R Manager at Warner Chappell Music Australia, continues: “Fat Papi and prodshushy bring a level of originality that’s impossible to ignore. “FREAKED OUT” is a huge moment, but it’s their vision for what comes next that really excites me. Proud to welcome them to Warner Chappell and back them for the long haul.”
On signing with Warner Chappell Music, Fat Papi shares: “I’m excited to join Warner Chappell Music, home to so many legends and icons. I’m also really proud to represent both my Kurdish and New Zealand people with my music on the international stage”. prodshushy continues: “It’s a privilege and an honour to be represented by Warner Chappell Music for publishing. I’m looking forward to working with the team and building connections with their fantastic roster of writers”.
Fat Papi is a Kurdish rapper, singer, and songwriter raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand, known for his signature blend of melodic hip-hop, synth-driven club production, and infectious hooks. Teaming up with fast-rising New Zealand producer prodshushy – a standout talent in the modern dance-rap and synth-club spaces – the duo has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting, up and coming, collaborative forces. Their global breakthrough single, “FREAKED OUT,” captured worldwide attention and has generated a hundred million streams, while driving viral trends across social platforms. Together, Fat Papi and prodshushy continue to push genre boundaries with high-energy, forward-thinking sounds crafted for global audiences.
