Muni Long Signs With Def Jam Recordings!
Socialites, join us in congratulating Muni Long who has officially signed with Def Jam.
The singer and songwriter secured the deal
through her SuperGiant Records label, Def Jam chairman and CEO Tunji Balogun announced on Monday. The star who went viral with her platinum-certified song “Hrs and Hrs,” was previously independent. As Variety notes, she was signed by Capitol Records in 2009 but decided to focus on the songwriting side for other major artists including m Rihanna, Ariana Grande, and Fifth Harmony. She eventually decided to fully get back in the game after releasing her album “Public Displays of Affection” in 2021.
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Speaking about signing with the record label, Muni said: “It has been a lifelong goal of mine to be able to bring my gifts to the world. This alignment with Tunji and Def Jam for a global takeover is a literal dream come true.” She added, “Supergiant Records started as an idea between myself and my husband Raysean in 2019 and over the course of the next two years we would invest, hire, strategize and create. As our team grew, so did our success, and as a result of hours and hours of hard work and intense focus, this year we reaped a bountiful harvest. Many, many thanks to my partners, Rashad Tyler, Raysean Hairston, Chris Anokute, and all those who contributed to this historic moment. We look forward to an incredible journey with Tunji and the Def Jam family.”
Balogun added: “Muni represents everything a Def Jam artist should be: bold, independent, authentic, creative, visionary, and one of a kind. I have followed her artistry and journey very closely, from her time as a writer for some of the biggest artists in the world to the incredible run of success she is now so deservedly enjoying. Muni sets the new standard for where we want to go as a label. I’m thrilled to join with her and her world-class team in this exciting partnership. With all the amazing work done by Priscilla and Raysean, Chris, Rashad, and the Supergiant team, along with J.R. McKee and his MPR team – combined with the resources and passion of the Def Jam family – the sky’s the limit.”
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