After making strides on the entertainment scene, Muni Long has just secured herself a deal with Def Jam Records.
Following the success of her breakout single, ‘Hrs and Hrs’ which was released in 2021, the songbird has formed a new joint venture with Def Jam Records and will see her Supergiant Records join forces with the Universal Music family.
Muni – who previously went by her real name Priscilla Renea – is well-known for her songwriting prowess, composing songs for artists such as Rihanna, Fifth Harmony, and more, before changing her name refocus the spotlight on herself and releasing her critically-acclaimed EP ‘Public Displays Of Affection‘ which also delivered her breakout hit ‘Hrs and Hrs.’
As a result, Muni found herself in an unusual position, as record labels initiated a bidding war to grab the music powerhouse, resulting in the singer’s remarkable joint deal with one of the industry’s most renowned labels.
Speaking on the joint venture, Muni Long said:
“It has been a lifelong goal of mine to be able to bring my gifts to the world. This alignment with Tunji and Def Jam for a global takeover is a literal dream come true. Supergiant Records started as an idea between myself and my husband Raysean in 2019 and over the course of the next two years we would invest, hire, strategize and create. As our team grew, so did our success, and as a result of hours and hours of hard work and intense focus, this year we reaped a bountiful harvest. Many, many thanks to my partners, Rashad Tyler, Raysean Hairston, Chris Anokute and all those who contributed to this historic moment. We look forward to an incredible journey with Tunji and the Def Jam family.”
CEO of Def Jam, Tunji Balogun, who oversaw the deal also added:
“Muni represents everything a Def Jam artist should be: bold, independent, authentic, creative, visionary, and one of a kind. I have followed her artistry and journey very closely, from her time as a writer for some of the biggest artists in the world, to the incredible run of success she is now so deservedly enjoying. Muni sets the new standard for where we want to go as a label. I’m thrilled to join with her and her world-class team in this exciting partnership. With all the amazing work done by Priscilla and Raysean, Chris, Rashad and the Supergiant team, along with J.R. McKee and his MPR team – combined with the resources and passion of the Def Jam family – the sky’s the limit.”
In addition, Supergiant Records co-founder Rashad Tyler and co-manager Chris Anokute stated together:
“We’ve both known Muni for over a decade, since the start of her music business journey as a teenager. So fast forward to now, through the ups and downs we’ve seen her endure, we couldn’t be happier for her current success. Let’s just say she put in her 10,000 hrs.“
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