Will distribute Lee 'Scratch' Perry's next album
Lionsgate Music has signed a deal to distribute product from record label Narnack Records, including the upcoming album by reggae and dub artist Lee "Scratch" Perry.
"Our deal with Narnack will expand our publishing outreach while providing us with more firsthand resources for our film and television slots, utilizing Narnack's diverse, multigenre, and independent-spirited label roster," said Russell Ziecker, Lionsgate vp TV music and A&R.
Perry's upcoming album "Repentance" is co-produced by Andrew W.K. and features Moby and Don Fleming.
"Signing a deal with Narnack is another strong step for the music team as we replicate Lionsgate's core mission to fill underserved niches," said Jay Faires, Lionsgate music president. "We're excited to be launching this deal with the upcoming record by Lee 'Scratch' Perry, who exemplifies the quality and genre-bending skills of our growing roster of musical talent."
