(LR) Mark Chipello (Partner and Head of A&R, Position Music), Joe Brooks (Position Music A&R), Khal Yassein, Tyler Bacon (Founder and CEO, Position Music) [Photo: Delia Bush]
TORONTO (CelebrityAccess) – Platinum-selling artist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Khalid “Khal” Yassein has become the latest artist to sign a global publishing deal with Position Music.
Yassein founded Toronto folk band Wild Rivers in 2015 and has since written and co-produced all of the band’s albums. Since its debut, Wild Rivers has amassed 500 million plays, over 4 million monthly listeners, and its single “Thinking ‘Bout Love” was certified gold in Australia and platinum in Canada.
“Joe [Brooks] I was first approached as a true fan of my band and my songwriting, and since then he has proven himself to be an incredible champion and partner,” Ya Xin said. “As I got to know him and the whole Position team, they
Their work ethic and company spirit continue to impress. I’m excited to join such a forward-thinking, fast-growing company to nurture my career as a songwriter and artist.
“I have been a fan of Khal’s band Wild Rivers for many years. The intelligence he brings to his lyrics and melodies is extraordinary. Both writing and performing at the highest level, Khal is a true all-rounder and a true Great guy. I’m excited to be working with him and I’m sure Position will be a productive home for him,” said Joe Brooks, Position Music’s A&R.
Yassin joins a position roster that includes Audien, Tinashe, Cannons, Jack LaFrantz, ¿ Téo?, Austin Powerz, Brandyn Burnette, Dru “Falconry” DeCaro, Evalyn, Joe Kearns, John “Feldy” Feldman, Judah & the Lion, Krupa, KANNER and No Love For the Middle Child, among others.
