Loyle Carner Signs With BMG
The British rapper has signed an exclusive global music publishing agreement with BMG.
The successful British rapper Loyle Carner has signed an exclusive global music publishing agreement with BMG. He is known worldwide for his emotionally direct songwriting and his ambitious, boundary-pushing work across music, film, fashion, and social advocacy. According to BMG, the partnership covers the majority of Carner’s songwriting catalog, including tracks from his highly emotional 2025 album “Hopefully!”. The album explores fatherhood, childhood, and personal growth, and is widely regarded by music critics as marking a defining new chapter in Carner’s artistic evolution.
More than 1.1 billion streams worldwide
“I have a deep respect for the team at BMG,” said Loyle Carner. What they’re building feels special and was something I couldn’t miss the opportunity to be part of.” Commenting on the signing, Clemmie Woodhouse, Senior Director, A&R Publishing, BMG, said: “We’re delighted that Loyle has joined the BMG roster. He’s a one-of-a-kind artist and songwriter, and from our first meeting it felt like we were going to have a very exciting partnership. We’re really looking forward to this next chapter with him and his team.”
A twice-shortlisted Mercury Prize artist with multiple BRIT Award nominations, Loyle Carner has amassed more than 1.1 billion global streams worldwide. His live shows regularly sell out major venues across the UK, including Alexandra Palace, Wembley Arena, and the Royal Albert Hall. His debut album “Yesterday’s Gone” was released in 2017, followed by “Not Waving, But Drowning” (2019), “Hugo” (2022), and “Hopefully!” (2025).
Looking ahead to the year ahead, Carner has ambitious plans across multiple creative fields. He will make his acting debut in the BBC drama series “Mint”, while continuing to play a prominent role on the global music stage. His world tour, which began in 2025, will continue across the US and Canada, alongside appearances at major summer festivals.
