Music Industry Moves: Sony Music, Tainy’s Neon16 and Tommy Mottola to Launch 22 Publishing Company

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Thania Garcia Sony Music Publishing Latin has entered a global partnership with Tainy and Lex Borrero’s Neon 16, alongside veteran music executive Tommy Mottola, to launch its new publishing company called 22 Publishing.The new agreement will work to create opportunities for the company’s roster across music, film, and television.

22 Publishing’s team of songwriters and producers include Albert Hype (“Telepatia” by Kali Uchis, Shakira’s “Te Felicito”), Jota Rosa (Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti,” “Baila Conmigo” by Selena Gomez), Gaby Morales (Dalex’s “Hola” and Yandel’s “Deja Vu”), Ivanni Rodriguez (J Balvin and Tainy’s “Un Dia” and “Agua”), as well as emerging talent such as Rozo, Jodosky and Dylan Fuentes.

The partnership also sees Mottola back in business with Sony Music, where he was chairman and CEO between 1988 and 2003. “Our goal is to create a platform for producers and songwriters to build their brand and their business to go beyond the music.

22 will go beyond servicing their music and catalog, providing our writers with an opportunity to develop their limitless potential,” Borrero said.+ Pop singer-songwriter Hailey Haus has inked a deal with producer Gregg Wattenberg’s Arcade Records in a joint venture with Elektra Records.On the heels of the new deal, Haus has also unveiled her debut single for the label, “Flavor of the Month.” She added, “I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to partner with Arcade x Elektra to make this lifelong dream a reality.