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Publishing Briefs: Toto Member Sells to Primary Wave, WCM Signs ‘Telepatía’ Hitmaker


Toto's Steve Porcaro sold his catalog and more music publishing deals also involving "Telepatía" hitmaker Cris Chil and Jason Aldean's Triple Play.

One of the top songwriters in the Latin music market, Chil contributed to hits like “Telepatía” by Kali Uchis; “Contra La Pared” by J Balvin and Sean Paul; “Lento by Lauren Jauregui and Tainy; “Fuego” by DJ Snake, Anitta and Sean Paul; and “I Can’t Get Enough” by Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco and J Balvin. Warner Chappell Music has signed a publishing deal with Schmitty, a rising singer-songwriter who combines the sounds of ’90s-era country hits with rock and roll influences. Comprised of sisters Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor, the duo’s new publishing agreement comes on the heels of its fourth studio LP All Now, released in March.

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