RESERVOIR ADDS GRAMMY-NOMINATED SONGWRITER ALI TAMPOSI TO ITS ROSTER
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NEW YORK, January 31, 2017–Reservoir announces that it has struck a deal with Perfect Storm Music Group to bring Grammy-nominated songwriter Ali Tamposi to the Reservoir roster. The deal includes global publishing rights to Tamposi’s entire catalog, including future works. Tamposi is currently charting with DJ Snake and Justin Bieber’s global hit “Let Me Love You”, which topped the U.S. Pop radio charts and reached #1 in twelve territories around the world, in addition to achieving Diamond, Platinum, or multi-Platinum certifications in ten regions.
“When we heard that Perfect Storm was looking to make a move, Reservoir jumped at the opportunity to bring in a rising talent like Ali and her hit songs,” said Reservoir COO Rell Lafargue. “To Perfect Storm’s credit, placing Ali with an effective, creative-minded publisher was a top priority, which proved to be the difference that landed the deal at Reservoir. We’re proud to welcome Ali to our growing roster of songwriters and look forward to our future together.”
Based in Los Angeles, Tamposi is best known for co-writing Kelly Clarkson’s 4x multi-Platinum selling single “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” which topped fifteen Billboard charts upon release and earned nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. In addition to contributing to Beyoncé’s #1, 3x multi-Platinum, and Grammy Award winning album I am…Sasha Fierce, Tamposi has written for a host of other pop and rock superstars including Christina Aguilera, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Gary Clark Jr., Lea Michelle, Nickelback, and One Direction. She also served as vocal coach and mentor to Simon Cowell’s team on the final season of The X Factor in the U.S.
The day-to-day Creative will be supervised in Los Angeles by Reservoir SVP of Creative and A&R Donna Caseine. Additionally, Reservoir’s Creative teams in New York and London will continue to support Tamposi in her future work.
“I am absolutely thrilled that Ali has joined the Reservoir family,” Caseine said. “Ali is a hit maker with an impressive record of accomplishments and endless talent. We are excited to be a part of her team and contribute to her continued success.”
Tamposi echoed Caseine’s enthusiasm, adding, “I’m excited to be a part of the Reservoir family and am looking forward to our journey together.”
Perfect Storm Music Group was founded by Jörgen Elofsson, Robin Godfrey Cass, and Swedish investment company Nouvago Capital AB. Frank Bonn, CEO of Nouvago Capital said, “It has been a fantastic journey throughout our collaboration with Ali, to whom we owe plenty of gratitude. Her accomplishments as a songwriter, creating inspiring and successful hits, have been a luxury for Perfect Storm Music Group’s catalog. Consequently, it has been of great importance to close the deal with a strong and progressive player within the music industry. We are confident that Reservoir will be the perfect partner to help Ali reach new heights.”