Sony Music Publishing UK Announces Key Promotions and New Hires Across Creative Team
Sony Music Publishing UK today announced a new hire and two strategic promotions across its A&R department. ZaZa Kazadi has joined SMP as Senior A&R Manager, Adrienne Bookbinder has been elevated to Senior A&R Manager, UK & Europe and Nasra Artan has been named Senior European A&R Manager, effective immediately.
ZaZa Kazadi, Adrienne Bookbinder, Nasra Artan appointed to senior A&R positions
Based in the company’s London office, Kazadi and Bookbinder will report to David Ventura, President & Co-Managing Director, UK and SVP International, Sony Music Publishing, and Artan will report to both Ventura and Managing Director, Scandinavia and SVP International Johnny Tennander.
David Ventura, President & Co-Managing Director, UK and SVP International, Sony Music Publishing said, “These new appointments are the confirmation of the SMP A&R department’s evolution and future. Nasra, Adrienne and ZaZa embrace what A&R is in 2024 and we are all looking forward to seeing their achievements in their respective roles.
Nasra is playing a key role in the European A&R team, Adrienne is now part of this European team, specializing in electronic music, and ZaZa is an experienced A&R with impeccable taste and a powerful network. Together they represent the creative culture that SMP is building, and we anticipate they will shine in their new roles.”
Since joining SMP, Kazadi has signed top talent including producer Jo Caleb, who he signed alongside SMP A&R Director Sarah Gabrielli. Previously, Kazadi managed artists and producers including ZieZie and Sonzi at Never Dies Management. He also spent two years as A&R Manager at BMG Music Publishing, where he worked with K-Trap, TSB and more.
During her time at the company, Bookbinder has signed hitmakers including Dom Dolla, Jazzy, ANOTR, Gorgon City, Eli Brown and more. She also works closely with Black Coffee, CamelPhat, MK, KUNGS and Conducta. Prior to SMP, <a href="she spent seven years at Defected Records and Publishing, where <a href="she advanced the growth of Defected Music Publishing’s roster with signings such as Purple Disco Machine and Honey Dijon.
Over the last year, Nasra Artan has continued to deliver new creative opportunities for SMP’s European and International roster and secure key signings including Fumes Beats. Artan has also delivered opportunities for DIY creators through her work on new international songwriting camps at the company. Prior to joining SMP, Artan spent three years at Warner Music Norway, most recently as A&R Project Manager.