Nightly frontman Jonny Capeci, aka Jonny Boy, has dropped his debut solo EP, THE WAVE.
The seven-track project, which includes buzzing singles "angel face" and "cry for me," showcases Jonny's evolution as a solo artist.
The EP is highlighted by a visualizer for the intro track "LIFE WILL BE BEAUTIFUL IF YOU LET IT," providing fans with a glimpse into Jonny's storytelling prowess and setting the tone for the entire project.
Mixed by Grammy-nominated mixer Jeff Braun, THE WAVE promises a captivating auditory experience.
Jonny Boy has not only been busy with Nightly, who recently concluded a headline tour across the U.S. and are now focusing on their forthcoming album, but also as a sought-after songwriter. His credits include collaborations with Kane Brown—including “The One (Pero No Como Yo)” with Carin León— Valley, 24K Golden and G Herbo, with his recent placement of Brown's "Country Classic" on the Twisters soundtrack.
Managed by Neon Coast's Nikki Boon and Martha Earls, and represented by UTA's Matthew Morgan and Emily LaRose, Jonny Boy continues to push artistic boundaries with THE WAVE, solidifying his status as a dynamic force. Stream THE WAVE here and peep the vid below.
Primary Wave Music and Lively McCabe Entertainment have joined forces for the new production Can't Hardly Wait The Musical.
Based on the 1998 teen rom-com Can't Hardly Wait starring Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ethan Embry, the musical will include many of the greatest pop hits from the late '90s and early 2000s, primarily from the Primary Wave and Sony Music Publishing music catalogs.
Can't Hardly Wait The Musical is directed by Kate Sullivan and written by Sinead Daly with arrangements and orchestrations by Jesse Vargas.
“The teen rom-com narrative of Can’t Hardly Wait is relatable, fun, and heart-warming," Primary Wave CCO Natalia Nastaskin said. "We are thrilled to work with Kate, Sinead, Jesse and the Lively McCabe team and bring our vast catalog of hits to power the soundtrack of this timeless story."
The project will be overseen by Michael Barra and Allison Bressi on behalf of Lively McCabe Entertainment and Nastaskin and Ramon Villa from Primary Wave. Production plans and the remainder of the creative team will be announced at a later date. Find more information here.
Mustard has partnered with BMG for the release his next album, Faith of a Mustard Seed, on 7/26. The global recordings agreement follows the success of Kendrick Lamar's chart-topping hit, "Not Like Us," which Mustard produced.
The track broke a Spotify record for the biggest single-day streams of a rap song. It also claimed the most song streams in a week by a rapper and is the fastest rap song to surpass 100 and 200m streams on the platform.
Mustard has worked with a bevy of notable artists throughout his career, including Rihanna, Lil Wayne, The Weeknd, Snoop Dogg and the late Nipsey Hussle.
“Mustard’s approach, coupled with a proven track record of chart-topping hits, delivers unparalleled musical experiences to audiences worldwide," BMG EVP, Record Music, West Coast Dan Gill said. "We look forward to supporting and working alongside him as we continue to elevate his artistry and the impact of his music."
Mustard joins artists like YG, Logic and Wiz Khalifa on the BMG roster. Pictured cringing at the thought of all of our inevitable Mustard puns are (l-r) 10 Summers Co-Founder Meko Yohannes, BMG’s Diallobe Johnson and Gill, Mustard and BMG’s Tim Reid.
