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A global pop and R&B sensation, Jason Derulo has been a powerhouse in the music industry since his breakout in 2009 with the chart-topping hit “Whatcha Say.” Known for his infectious dance anthems and emotional ballads, Derulo has delivered a steady stream of international hits, including “In My Head,” “Talk Dirty,” “Wiggle,” “Want to Want […]

Aisha Bean, VP, People & Culture, Create Music Group Aisha Bean is Vice President, People & Culture at Create Music Group. Create sits at the intersections of music, culture, technology, and data. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the firm partners with over 25,000 artists and over 2,500 record labels.  With over 18 years of experience leading people […]

Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players Revealed As the recorded-music business worldwide grew for the 10th consecutive year, these are the executives driving success for artists outside the United States. Manu Kaushish – President of International, Create Music Group In June 2024, Create Music Group reached a significant milestone when it received a received a $165 million investment […]

Exciting things are happening at Create Music Group, where momentum continues to build with a wave of new client signings, chart-topping music releases and freshly announced tour dates. As the roster grows and our artists achieve new milestones, Create Music Group remains a dynamic hub at the forefront of independent music.  New Client Signings ALLBROOK […]

Create Music Group has acquired indie electronic label Monstercat. (Billboard, May 2025) Founded in Waterloo, Canada, in 2011 and now with offices in Toronto and Los Angeles, Monstercat will continue to be operated by President Daniel Turcotte, VP Orri Sachar and Director of Finance Rob Hill. Monstercat founders Mike Darlington and Ari Paunonen will have advisory […]

  Flighthouse launched in 2016, becoming the first-ever TikTok-first media publisher — and quickly racked up 30M+ followers and cemented itself as a defining force in Gen Z culture. By speaking the native language of short-form video, Flighthouse built one of the largest and most engaged youth audiences on the internet. Over the years, the brand […]

Create Music Group has acquired longstanding indie electronic label !K7. The acquisition comes two months after the death of !K7 founder Horst Weidenmueller at age 60. (Billboard – April 10, 2025) The acquisition was in motion before Weidenmueller’s death, with a representative for the deal sharing a statement made by the founder before he died: […]

Flighthouse Media, the digital powerhouse known for its vibrant presence on platforms like TikTok, has been nominated at the 29th Annual Webby Awards. The Webby Awards, often celebrated as the “Internet’s highest honor,” acknowledge exceptional work across the digital landscape, including websites, video, advertising, media, and PR. Nominated for The Best On The Internet for […]

​Keri Hilson, the acclaimed singer-songwriter renowned for hits like “Pretty Girl Rock” and “Knock You Down,” has officially joined Create Music Group. NOW AND THEN Now: Hilson’s upcoming releases will be distributed by Create Music Group, a win for the independent music sector. Then: Hilson’s career is adorned with numerous accolades. She received two Grammy […]