The 18 Track Collaborative Project with Corite Will Feature Six Up-And-Coming Artists, Exclusive NFT sales on Upcoming Blockchain Platform

OCTOBER 14, 2021 - NEW YORK - Corite, the music platform decentralizing traditional industry funding models to grow artists’ careers, will launch the latest project from hit-making writer, producer and recording artist, Rico Love. The project, Presented by Rico Love, is a major step forward in Corite’s mission to empower independent artists through innovative alternatives to the traditional record deal.

Love has written and produced top tracks for artists including Beyoncé, Usher, Nelly, Trey Songz, Kelly Rowland, PopSmoke and many others. Aside from writing and producing for international superstars, Love organizes and hosts an annual event for young music creatives called “We Love Music Conference.” Presented by Rico Love will see the hitmaker work with Corite on fan-funded campaigns for six up-and-coming artists, culminating in 6 EPs with 3 songs on each. The project will also include the sale of several exclusive NFTs on Corite’s upcoming blockchain platform, which was built with ChromaWay. 

Up-and-coming artists, WifeyBaby and BranBaby, will release the first 6 tracks from Rico Love Presents. BranBaby’s “Mask Up” was the debut single, which dropped on October 1, 2021. WifeyBaby’s “UNHOLY MATRIMONY” is the latest single to be released from the project and will be available everywhere this Friday, October 15, 2021.

Rico Love said, “One of the most rewarding aspects of my work has been empowering young artists. The existing recording industry model makes it difficult for many of them to find their way, and I’m excited that Corite sees a new path forward—where fans both fund and share in the success of the artists they believe in. With my new project I’m looking forward to working with a number of exciting new artists and can’t wait to share their music with you.”

Love’s decision to utilize Corite’s fan-powered platform to launch rising talent shows the continuing industry trend toward artist independence. Founded by Universal Music alumni Mattias Tengblad (CEO) and Emil Angervall (COO), Corite has established itself as the premier alternative to the conventional record deal for young, up-and-coming artists. Corite’s offerings include global distribution, fan-funded advances and promotion, music marketing, playlist pitching, NFT creation, and more. Corite allows artists to bring their creative vision to life while forging a stronger connection with their fans.

Corite CEO Mattias Tengblad said, “Launching Rico’s project is an exciting step for us. His phenomenal talent for nurturing artists and producing great music makes him an ideal partner in our mission. Having a songwriter and producer of Rico’s caliber work with us inspires fans and generates confidence from the artists—the communities we serve.”

Presented by Rico Love is the latest milestone for Corite, who earlier this year secured a partnership with L.A. Reid and Charles Goldstuck’s HITCO Entertainment, announced plans to launch a blockchain platform, and completed a $2.2 million pre-sale of its native $CO token.

ABOUT RICO LOVE

Rico Love, born in New Orleans and raised in Milwaukee, WI and Harlem, NYC, is an accomplished GRAMMY-nominated producer, songwriter, singer, and actor. His hits include Usher’s “There Goes My Baby,” Nelly’s “Just a Dream,” Trey Songz’s “Heart Attack,” Kelly Rowland’s “Motivation” (featuring Lil’ Wayne), Beyoncé’s “Sweet Dreams,” and many more. Love earned GRAMMY nominations for Trey Songz’s 2012 Best R&B Song “Heart Attack” and Beyoncé's 2009 Best Contemporary R&B album I Am... Sasha Fierce. He contributed to GRAMMY Award-winning works including Usher’s 2010 Best Contemporary R&B album Raymond v. Raymond and Usher’s 2010 Best Male R&B Vocal Performance “There Goes My Baby.” He has written and produced records for artists such as Fergie, Chris Brown, A$AP Rocky, David Guetta, Wiz Khalifa, and Mary J. Blige.As a solo recording artist, Love has released two studio albums. Turn the Lights On (2015), with lead single “They Don’t Know” reaching #4 on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and Even Kings Die (2018). He is also the CEO of Division1, a record label with partnerships that include Epic, Sony ORCHARD, and HITCO Music. Love has appeared as a featured artist on records with T.I., Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Jamie Foxx, Rich Boy, and Fat Joe, and founded the annual “We Love Music Conference” through which he empowers young music creatives.

ABOUT CORITE

Corite lets artists turn fans into backers, supporting their vision, their work and their music. Whether it’s getting a royalty advance, handling marketing campaigns, or finding new listeners, followers and collaborators - Corite is there every step of the way. Corite decentralizes the traditional record deal model, affording independent artists financial and creative freedom while engaging with their fans like never before. When fans and artists are sharing in the success of a project, the bond between them grows stronger. All people are experts in the music they love. All artists are born free. All great art comes from shattering norms and breaking old rules. Corite believes that the future of the music industry will be driven by fan power. Corite was founded by music and media industry veterans, Mattias Tengblad and Emil Angervall.

For more information on Corite, please contact 

Rebecca Shapiro (rshapiro@shorefire.com) Brian Giglio (bgiglio@shorefire.com) and Taylor Apel (tapel@shorefire.com)