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01/14/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/14/2022 09:06

Grammy-Nominated Murda Beatz Inks Global Distribution Deal with ADA Worldwide

New Single "One Shot" Featuring Blxst & Wale Released Today

Grammy-nominated producer and artist Murda Beatz has inked a global distribution deal with ADA Worldwide, the independent label and artist services arm of Warner Music Group. Murda Beatz's first single within the new agreement - "One Shot " - debuts today, featuring 2021 XXL Freshman Blxst and multi-Platinum rapper Wale and accompanied by a music video directed by madebyJames (Snoop Dogg, Big Sean). Watch Here: https://murdabeatz.lnk.to/oneshot/youtube.

Murda Beatz said: "I'm really excited to start the year off with this record featuring Blxst and Wale. It all came together in Miami when we were all in the studio. I'm going to be dropping a lot with my new distribution partner ADA so I'm looking forward to giving my fans some new music this year!"

Cat Kreidich, President, ADA Worldwide said: "Murda is one of today's most sought-after producers, and he's one of those rare hybrid artists who can make magic in the studio for the industry's biggest acts while also earning a name for himself, in his own right. He's exactly the sort of passionate and massively talented artist that ADA is proud to partner with, and I'm thrilled to welcome him to the family."

Born Shane Lee Lindstrom, from Fort Erie, Ontario, Murda Beatz has worked on over 40 Platinum and multi-Platinum singles, over 25 Billboard No. 1 albums, and has over 11 billion streams on songs he's been involved with. Just last year he produced Chlöe's "Have Mercy" which went No. 1 at Rhythmic and Urban Radio, Polo G's "Rap Star" which went No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts including the Hot 100 and at Rhythmic Radio, and he made XXL's "Best Hip Hop Producers of 2021" list. Other top artists he's worked with include, Migos, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B, among others. Murda has also had huge DJ moments with packing out the Sahara Tent at Coachella, G-Eazy's Endless Summer Tour, A$AP Ferg's Floorseats Tour, Toronto's Veld Fest, and Australia's Festival X.

2022 is already lining up to be another big year for Murda Beatz, having recently launched his very own NFT on crypto.com that sold out in 14 minutes, making him a top 5 creator on the site. In addition to that and the Psychedelic Water company he recently co-founded, Murda has renewed his Las Vegas residency with Tao Group, and his business also expands to a figurine collaboration with KidRobot, making him a multi-hyphenate. Murda is also nominated for a 2022 Grammy for Best Pop/Vocal Album with production on Ariana Grande's Positions.