Music Industry Moves: Jay Sean, Cardiak and Bobby Bass Sell Catalogs to Seeker Music

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Seeker Music has acquired the catalogs of singer-songwriter Jay Sean, and his longtime collaborator Robert “Bobby Bass” Larow, as well as the publishing catalog of producer and songwriter Cardiak (Carl McCormick).

The first solo artist of South Asian origin to top the Billboard Hot 100, Sean’s chart-topping success spans the United States, UK, Asia and Eastern Europe with dancefloor hits like “Down” featuring Lil Wayne, and “Do You Remember” featuring Sean Paul and Lil Jon (both of which Larow co-wrote and produced), as well as “Ride It,” which was reworked by DJ Regard in 2019 and went viral on TikTok, earning platinum certification in the U.S. and 3x platinum certification in the UK.

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As one half of the production team Orange Factory Music (OFM), alongside Jeremy Skaller (who helped discover Sean), Larow’s multi-platinum catalog includes production, writing and remixing credits on songs by the likes of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Usher, Shakira and Big Time Rush, in addition to his work with Sean.

Cardiak is known for his production on hits like H.E.R.’s “Damage” (which earned him two Grammy nominations), J. Cole’s “Love Yourz,” Drake and PartyNextDoor’s “With You,” PartyNextDoor and Rihanna’s “Believe It,” and Rick Ross’ “Diced Pineapples.” His production and songwriting also includes work on “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” by Eminem, and Coco Jones’ “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” off her 2025 debut album.

Seeker CEO, Evan Bogart said: “Seeker only invests in music we genuinely love. Jay Sean’s global hits are more than just songs, they’ve been part of our story, soundtracking our lives for over 15 years. You still hear them everywhere, and they resonate as strongly today. That’s the kind of impact we look for. With Robert Larow’s incredible songwriting catalog and Cardiak’s genre-defining work across hip-hop and R&B, we’re bringing together catalogs that have not only topped charts but continue to shape culture in lasting ways. We’re grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and champion these legacies, ensuring these timeless songs keep reaching new audiences around the world.”

+ Wasserman Music has added two key executives to its growing artist services team: Emily Kennedy has joined the company as VP of business development, pop, and Michael Delle Donne has joined as VP of digital partnerships. Additionally, Wasserman Music has hired Lydia Barry as VP of marketing and communications. All three executives are based in Wasserman’s New York office.

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As business development lead for the pop roster, Kennedy will help spearhead growth initiatives across several key verticals: film and TV, digital and gaming, literary (books, podcast, audiobooks) branding, sponsorship, and international. She will also work closely with all Wasserman businesses globally including Sports, Talent, Creators, and Brands & Properties. Kennedy joins Wasserman from LoyalT Management, which she helped co-found in 2017. Prior to LoyalT, she served as manager at Mick Management and as a Talent Buyer at C3 Presents in Austin.

Donne, previously of Warner Music Group’s business development and artist services group, will lead initiatives across digital growth, gaming, partnerships, and rights management for Wasserman’s artist roster. Notably, he led first-of-their-kind and award-winning activations with Charli XCX, Coldplay, Fred again.., Tiësto, NLE Choppa and Aminé across platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, Twitch, Meta Horizon, and Discord.

Barry will oversee all strategic communications efforts across the global music division. Barry joins Wasserman from WME, where she led music communications. She previously worked at leading public relations firms Sunshine Sachs and BerlinRosen.

+ AEG Presents has announced the appointment of Dion Brant as president and CEO of AEG Presents Asia Pacific, effective immediately. The Melbourne-based Brant, who will continue in his roles at Frontier Touring both as CEO and on the company’s board of directors, will report to Adam Wilkes, president and CEO of AEG Presents Europe and Asia Pacific.

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Brant brings experience promoting and producing major live music events across the region at the concert promotion company in Australia and New Zealand. He will be tasked with spearheading AEG Presents’ continued growth and development throughout Asia and working to further strengthen the company’s footprint and strategic direction across the wider Asia Pacific region.

“Dion is a highly respected executive who has played an integral role in our success,” said Wilkes. “His leadership at Frontier has been transformational, proving he’s a steady hand capable of guiding our business into the future. I couldn’t be happier to name Dion to this position.”

Commented Brant: “I’ve worked closely with Adam for over a decade and have first-hand knowledge of the exceptional team he has built in AEG Presents’ Asia Pacific operations. And of course, our incredibly talented group at Frontier gives me the ability to split my time and take on this extra responsibility with the confidence that we’ll continue to lead the Australia and New Zealand markets. I look forward to getting involved and helping to maintain positive momentum from what has been a successful period under Adam’s leadership. This further opens opportunities for us to bring the Frontier Touring and Asia Pacific businesses closer together, sharing insights, building capabilities, and enhancing our offering for artists across the region.”

Tuesday, July 8

Grammy nominated record producer-songwriter Johnny Goldstein has joined HYBE Latin America‘s new untitled reality series aimed at forming a Latin all-male music group.

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Goldstein — who has produced records for Coi Leray, David Guetta, Ozuna, Shakira, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin and more — will serve as a mentor on the production that brings together creatives from the United States, Korea and Europe with the focus of developing Latin talent. The show is currently filming at a school located in Mexico City, Mexico.

Goldstein has also had a hand in shaping the future of K-pop stars like J-Hope, TXT, Enhypen, Straykids and ILLIT. HYBE is also responsible for similar talent shows, including the reality competition show “The Debut: Dream Academy,” which paved the path for the Billboard 200-charting girl group Katseye. Goldstein joins a list of mentors that also includes Kenny Ortega, Charm La’Donna, Robert J. Stevenson and Jaime Escallón (showrunner) and Lucas Jaramillo (production designer), who also serve as executive producers and co-creators of the format.

+ Sony Music Publishing Latin has announced the promotion of Monica Jordan to VP of creative A&R. Based out of Miami, Jordan will continue to report to Sony Music Publishing’s President and CEO, Latin America and U.S. Latin Jorge Mejia.

During her time at the company, Jordan has signed and worked closely with many of today’s top hitmakers including Fuerza Regida frontman Jesús “JOP” Ortiz Paz, Myke Towers, Anitta and Edén Muñoz. She also works alongside recent SMP signee Street Mob Records, which boasts a roster of over 25 talented songwriters, artists and producers including Calle 24, Chino Pacas, Clave Especial and Miguel Armenta.

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Jordan said, “I am thrilled to step into this new role. This opportunity is made possible by the incredible songwriters I’ve had the privilege to work alongside who inspire me every day, as well as the unwavering support of my family. I am grateful for Jorge Mejia’s trust and invaluable encouragement, and I am excited to collaborate further with our superstar team here at Sony Music Publishing.”

Mejia added: “Monica has an impeccable ear for talent and for identifying what’s next. She also has great drive and determination when it comes to her signings. It has been most rewarding to see her development as an executive, and I am excited to see what’s ahead for her as she takes on this new role.”

Monica Jordan first joined the company in 2010 as A&R Manager, and most recently served as director, creative A&R.

+ Suno, a leading music technology company, has hired Paul Sinclair as chief music officer. The former GM and executive VP of Atlantic Records, Sinclair has been advising Suno for a few months now, and brings more than two decades of experience in artist development and emerging digital technologies to the new position.

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In his new role, Sinclair will guide how Suno’s AI-powered tools are integrated into the process of songmaking, helping to empower creators of all skill-levels to make music, expand creative expression and unlock new experiences between artists and fans.

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