B2K (BPC Music Group)<\/h2>\n
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\n\tBPC Music Group<\/strong>, the label recently launched by Black Promoters Collective\u00a0co-founders\u00a0Gary Guidry\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Troy Brown<\/strong>, signed R&B group B2K<\/a><\/strong>, which is preparing to release its first new album in more than 20 years. Composed of Omarion<\/a>, J-Boog, Raz-B and Lil Fizz, B2K scored a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit in 2003 with \u201cBump, Bump, Bump\u201d and is also known for tracks including \u201cGirlfriend,\u201d \u201cGots Ta Be\u201d and \u201cUh Huh.\u201d The new album is slated for release on Feb. 13 and will be followed by a tour.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cEvery so often, true innovation, collaboration and ownership breaks through the noise, and I\u2019m proud that\u00a0B2K\u00a0and BPC are standing at the front of that shift,\u201d said Omarion in a statement. \u201cPartnering with a team that shares our vision and intentions makes anything possible in this game. Huge love to [B2K manager] Jeanine McLean<\/strong> for being instrumental in this moment. We\u2019re locked in, we\u2019re energized, and we can\u2019t wait to deliver this next chapter of music to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cOur mission at BPC has always been about creating opportunities for Black creatives to thrive,\u201d\u00a0added Guidry, who serves as CEO of BPC Music Group.\u00a0\u201cSigning\u00a0B2K\u00a0to BPC Music Group is an exciting milestone. We believe in their vision, their influence, and the authentic relationship they bring to the culture.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tG<\/span>rammy-winning rock band Switchfoot<\/a><\/strong> signed a label deal with By Design<\/strong>, in partnership with BMG<\/strong>. The group is known for such mid-aughts hits as \u201cDare You to Move,\u201d \u201cMeant to Live\u201d and \u201cStars.\u201d The roster at By Design \u2014\u00a0launched in October by Josh Bailey, Jeremy Holley, Rod Riley and Josh Thompson \u2014\u00a0also includes Frankie Ballard, Zoe Levert, Alex Jude and barlow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tA<\/span>uckland, New Zealand-based artist Vana<\/strong>, whose music is described as a \u201cunique blend of industrial alt-metal, trap and R&B,\u201d signed to Sumerian Records<\/strong>, which released her latest single, \u201cPray,\u201d on Nov. 19. Vana is currently on a U.S. tour that culminates with a Dec. 10 show in Raleigh, N.C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tS<\/span>inger-songwriter Sammy Arriaga has partnered with The Kirby Organization for exclusive booking representation. Last month, Arriaga was named male country Latin artist of the year at the 2025 Origins Impact Awards<\/a> and in October, he released the 14-track Heart in Texas<\/em> LP. \u2014 Jessica Nicholson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tThe Kirby Organization (TKO)<\/strong> also signed country singer-songwriter John PayCheck<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0son of \u201cTake This Job and Shove It\u201d singer Johnny Paycheck \u2014\u00a0to its Nashville division for booking. TKO agent Michael Kelley<\/strong> will focus on expanding PayCheck\u2019s touring presence. He\u2019s working on a new album that will be announced and released next year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tF<\/span>lorida-based metal band Worm<\/strong> signed with Century Media Records <\/strong>for the release of its next studio album, Necropalace<\/em>; the title single was released Nov. 20. The band released its last album, Foreverglade<\/em>, in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tP<\/span>hiladelphia-based indie rock band Gladie <\/strong>signed with Get Better Records<\/strong> and released its latest track, \u201cCar Alarm,\u201d on Nov. 18. The band is currently touring the U.S. with Algernon Cadwallader.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\n \n\tB<\/span>oston indie-folk duo Sweet Petunia<\/strong> signed to Ani DiFranco<\/a>\u2018s Righteous Babe Records<\/strong>. The first release under the deal is the track \u201cGood Part,\u201d which was released Nov. 19.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n \t<\/p>\nSwitchfoot (By Design)<\/h2>\n
Vana (Sumerian Records)<\/h2>\n
Sammy Arriaga (The Kirby Organization)<\/h2>\n
John PayCheck (The Kirby Organization)<\/h2>\n
Worm (Century Media Records)<\/h2>\n
Gladie (Get Better Records)<\/h2>\n
Sweet Petunia (Righteous Babe Records)<\/h2>\n
Dylan Triplett (Red Zero Records)<\/h2>\n