WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC TO KICK OFF INAUGURAL ‘MESSAGE IN THE

MUSIC’ SONGWRITING CAMP, ALONGSIDE “ROOTS PICNIC” 2024Philly Natives Ryan Press (WCM), Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Pop Wansel, and Questlove and Black Thought (The Roots) to Host 

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 23, 2024: Warner Chappell Music (WCM), in partnership with The Roots and Live Nation Urban, will be hosting its first ‘Message in the Music’ songwriting camp from May 28th – June 1st in Philadelphia, alongside the “Roots Picnic” 2024 festival. 

 

A tribute to Philly legends, WCM songwriters, and the masterminds behind ‘The Sound of Philadelphia,’ Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell, the camp will shine a light on their legacy as well as tap into the city’s contemporary songwriting talent. Hosted by Philly’s own Ryan Press (WCM), Shawn Gee (Live Nation Urban), Pop Wansel, and Questlove and Black Thought (The Roots) – in conjunction with Sons of Legends (Caliph Gamble, Rob Murray Jr., Abijah Preston) – they’ll curate a series of sessions designed to expand opportunities for local writers and producers and cultivate a range of creative collaborations.

 

Ryan Press, President of North America, WCM, said: “I’m a proud Philly native through and through and was fortunate to grow up surrounded by icons like Mr. Kenny Gamble himself, Leon Huff, and Bunny Sigler. ‘Philly Soul’ will always be the heartbeat and defining sound of Philadelphia, and my hope is for this camp to support the city that raised me and helped launch my own career by investing in its current and emerging talent.”

 

WCM is expecting 50+ writers and artists to attend the camp, including high profile artists from the Philadelphia area, as well as chart-topping songwriters and producers from WCM’s roster.

 

Shawn Gee, President of Live Nation Urban, shared: “Our goal and vision with the Roots Picnic has always extended beyond the two days of music and culture in Fairmount Park. We want to engage the creative community of Philadelphia and leverage our collective resources to bring opportunities back to the city. Philly has given so much to me, Ryan, Tarik, and Ahmir, and it’s our responsibility to do what we can to pay that forward.”

 

During the writing sessions, select songs from Gamble, Huff, and Bell’s iconic music catalog will also be available for sampling and interpolation via WCM’s Beat Broker platform, in honor of the songwriting trio’s 60th Anniversary.

Access accompanying images here.

 

View a message from Kenny Gamble about the camp here, and learn more about the “Roots Picnic” 2024 festival here.

 

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About Warner Chappell Music

Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group, is home to a wide array of legendary songwriters and a rich catalog of contemporary hits and influential standards. With offices in more than 20 countries, Warner Chappell provides deep expertise across a range of creative services and the most innovative opportunities for songwriters and copyright holders. Warner Chappell, which has a history dating back more than 200 years, currently publishes and administers music from A-Lin, Angèle, Anderson .Paak, Aya Nakamura, Bruno Mars, Capital Bra, Celeste, Cole Porter, Coco Jones, Dave, David Bowie, David Tao, Dua Lipa, Duran Duran, Fraser T. Smith, Gamble and Huff, Gene Autry Music Group catalog, George Gershwin, George Michael, Grateful Dead, Juanes, Justin Tranter, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kool & the Gang, Laufey, Led Zeppelin, Lin Xi, Lizzo, Madonna, Marco Antonio Solís, Maria Becerra, Mitski, MNEK, Morgan Wallen, Oscar Holter, Pablo Alborán, Quevedo, Quincy Jones, RAYE, Saweetie, Stormzy, Summer Walker, Teddy Swims, Tones and I, WeiBird, Wyman Wong, Zach Bryan, and 831, among many others.

 

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About Live Nation Entertainment

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Live Nation Urban (LNU) is a partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company. Specifically focusing on Hip-Hop, R&B, and Gospel, LNU builds platforms, events, and festivals globally and develops dynamic content strategies based upon the live properties created. Live Nation Urban considers itself the most powerful source for live urban music. For additional information, visit www.livenationurban.com.

 

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