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Reports this morning confirm that Drake has left a BMI publishing deal for new home, ASCAP. Billboard.com exclusively learned from ASCAP's VP of Rhythm & Soul Membership, Nicole George-Middleton that the Toronto, Ontario native is the publishing company's newest high-profile recruit.
"For me, a big part of making music is getting the opportunity to work with people I love, trust and respect," Drake said in a statement. "As an organization run by music creators, ASCAP represents a whole community of kindred spirits. Joining ASCAP was just a natural choice for me because I know my music is in the best possible hands."
Drake's first album with ASCAP will be the upcoming, Nothing Was The Same, the emcee/singer's third studio release. His current single and video, "Started From The Bottom," is currently in rotation.
Other ASCAP execution reactions to Drake's signing, are featured in the Billboard story.
"For me, a big part of making music is getting the opportunity to work with people I love, trust and respect," Drake said in a statement. "As an organization run by music creators, ASCAP represents a whole community of kindred spirits. Joining ASCAP was just a natural choice for me because I know my music is in the best possible hands."
Drake's first album with ASCAP will be the upcoming, Nothing Was The Same, the emcee/singer's third studio release. His current single and video, "Started From The Bottom," is currently in rotation.
Other ASCAP execution reactions to Drake's signing, are featured in the Billboard story.
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