{"id":2087913,"date":"2026-08-11T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2087913"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T11:00:00","slug":"signed-jodeci-inks-with-day-after-day-for-reunion-tour-yellowstone-singer-actor-ryan-bingham-joins-wme-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2087913","title":{"rendered":"Signed: Jodeci Inks With Day After Day for Reunion Tour; \u2018Yellowstone\u2019 Singer-Actor Ryan Bingham Joins WME Roster"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\tR&B group Jodeci <\/strong>signed with Day After Day Productions (DADP)<\/strong> for booking. News of the signing coincided with the group\u2019s announcement of its 36-city 2026 U.S. tour celebrating the 35th anniversary of its hit 1991 debut album Forever My Lady<\/em>. The run kicks off on Oct. 24 at The Masonic in San Francisco. <\/p>\n
\n\tReleased in September 1991, Forever My Lady<\/em> was a major success for Jodeci, peaking at No. 18 on the Billboard 200. The album was propelled by the success of the hit single \u201cCome & Talk to Me,\u201d which reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Forever<\/em> was followed by 1993\u2019s Diary of a Mad Band<\/em>, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the top 40 singles \u201cCry for You\u201d and \u201cFeenin\u2019.\u201d Their third studio set, 1995\u2019s The Show, the After Party, the Hotel<\/em>, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and included \u201cFreak\u2019s You,\u201d which peaked at No. 14 on the Hot 100. The group\u2019s biggest hit, a 1993 cover of Stevie Wonder\u2019s \u201cLately\u201d featured on the album Uptown MTV Unplugged<\/em>, reached No. 4 on the Hot 100 in August 1993. <\/p>\n
\n\tJodeci previously reunited in 2015 for the album The Past, the Present, the Future<\/em>, released by Epic Records.<\/p>\n
\n\tFor the 35th anniversary of Forever My Lady<\/em>, UMG re-released the album on July 17 with an expanded vinyl version.<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cThirty-five years ago, Forever My Lady changed our lives,\u201d said K-Ci Hailey and Mr. Dalvin of Jodeci in a joint statement. \u201cThe love and connection we share with our fans is unmatched and this tour is for them \u2014 the people who stood by us from day one. Get ready, we\u2019re going to leave everything on the stage for you.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cAt DADP, we are incredibly proud and honored to exclusively represent Jodeci and to help bring this monumental tour to life,\u201d said Seth Shomes<\/strong>, founder & CEO of Day After Day Productions. \u201cJODECI is the blueprint for modern R&B and they have influenced countless artists throughout their incredible career. We cannot wait for fans across the country to witness the electricity and magic of this tour.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n
Read about more recent artist signings below.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Ryan Bingham (WME)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Elias Tahan\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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S<\/span>inger, songwriter, guitarist and actor Ryan Bingham<\/strong> signed with WME<\/strong> for global representation in music. Known for his recurring role on Paramount\u2019s Yellowstone<\/em>, his original music has been prominently featured on the show. He released the album They Call Us the Lucky Ones<\/em>, his first full-length with this backing band The Texas Gentlemen, in May. The same month, he hit the road for a headlining tour that finished up in June. He\u2019s next slated to play several festivals and will end the summer supporting Zach Bryan at stadiums in San Diego, Salt Lake City, Denver and Glendale, Ariz. He continues to be repped by Jack Whigham<\/strong> at Range Media Partners for film and TV. In 2010, Bingham won both a Grammy and an Oscar for the song \u201cThe Weary Kind\u201d featured in the movie Crazy Heart<\/em>. \u2014 Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Day26 (Illustrate New Ideas)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Demetrious Williams\/riousshotme\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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S<\/span>ongwriter, producer and executive Bryan-Michael Cox <\/strong>signed R&B group Day26<\/strong> to his creative content company, Illustrate New Ideas<\/strong>. The move effectively reunites the group with Cox, who wrote and produced several songs from Day26\u2019s 2008 self-titled debut album and continued working with the group on its 2009 sophomore album Forever in a Day<\/em>. Day26 joins R&B singer-songwriter Jack Freeman on the Illustrate New Ideas roster. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
Polish DJ\/producer Natte Visstick<\/strong> signed with WME<\/strong> for representation in North America, South America, Australia and Asia. With a sound that combines hard techno, jumpstyle and industrial, Visstick has generated tens of millions of streams, along with nearly three million monthly listeners on Spotify.<\/p>\n
\n\tFollowing his 2022 breakout track \u201cVisstick Gooi Die KK Kick,\u201d Visstick has scored hits including \u201cPolska Jumpstyle,\u201d which was streamed more than 40 million times on Spotify and got major play at festivals, clubs and on TikTok. His May track \u201cSpring\u201d with Ski Aggu and Mr. Polska enjoyed major crossover success in Europe, while his Yellow Claw and Rhyme collab \u201cCrush\u201d was used in the rave scene of the 2024 film Babygirl<\/em>. Visstick has played the main stages of European festivals including Tomorrowland, Verknipt, Teletech, Hive, Free Your Mind, Intents, Rebirth and Sunrise, and this year he launched \u201c4 The People,\u201d a project focused on community, rave culture and emotional connection. \u2014\u00a0Katie Bain<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
Oxide Music<\/strong> signed two new artists: \u201cdark-pop\u201d singer Summer Hoop<\/strong> and metal act Outlier<\/strong>. Their first releases on Oxide are \u201cMindlessly\u201d and \u201cDigital Hell,\u201d respectively. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Sam Alfred (Technicolour)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Olivia Wolf\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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F<\/span>ast-rising Australian producer Sam Alfred<\/strong> has signed with Ninja Tune\u2019s Technicolour<\/strong> imprint. The first release under the deal was July\u2019s \u201cNo More,\u201d a highlight of Alfred\u2019s set for the last several years and a track that exemplifies the hard house genre in which he works. <\/p>\n
\n\tThe signing follows a run of sold-out headlining shows across Australia, Europe and Asia, with Alfred\u2019s forthcoming tour schedule including festival sets at San Francisco\u2019s Portola, San Diego\u2019s CRSSD, Malta\u2019s Glitch, ZeeZout in The Netherlands and Belgium\u2019s Voodoo Village. Meanwhile, he\u2019ll play upcoming headlining sets in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit and San Francisco and a show with Sammy Virji at Red Rocks Amphitheater in October. Alfred has releases going back to 2021, with his catalog including an official remix for Royel Otis. \u2014 Katie Bain<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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The Rat Utopia Experience (Mom+Pop Music)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Jimmy Humphrey\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mom+Pop Music <\/strong>signed The Rat Utopia Experience (T.R.U.E.)<\/strong>, described as \u201ca girl-fronted \u2018circus\u2019 rock band\u201d based in Washington state. The group released its latest single and accompanying video, \u201cLobotomize Me,\u201d on Monday (Aug. 10). It\u2019s set for a headline tour of the U.S. and will also open for The Linda Lindas on select dates. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Niklas Juritsch (Range Music)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Gregor Friessenegger \/ Courtesy Range Music\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A<\/span>ustrian singer-songwriter Niklas Juritsch<\/strong> has signed a label deal with Range Music<\/strong>, a division of Range Media Partners. Juritsch, the imprint\u2019s first international country artist, blends elements of modern country, Americana and rootsy songwriting. He is known for songs including \u201cBorn For Leaving,\u201d \u201cSummertime\u201d and \u201cLike A Home\u201d and has made appearances at events including London\u2019s Lil Nashville, the U.K.\u2019s American Speedfest, Sweden\u2019s Buckle Up Country Fest and Nashville\u2019s Whiskey Jam at Dierks Bentley\u2019s Whiskey Row. \u2014\u00a0Jessica Nicholson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Sam Burton (Captured Tracks)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Jacob Boll\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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P<\/span>alestinian-American singer-songwriter Sam Burton<\/strong> signed a label deal with Captured Tracks<\/strong>, which will release his third solo album, Fairweather Friend<\/em>, on Oct. 30. It\u2019s preceded by the single \u201cI\u2019m a Stranger,\u201d out now.<\/p>\n
\n\tBurton is set to tour in North America and the U.K. this fall, including opening dates for Aldous Harding and Widowspeak. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Shantaia (Walk Off Entertainment)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Stephanie Siau\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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N<\/span>ashville-based artist Shantaia<\/strong>, who has \u201ca sound shaped by country, soul and R&B,\u201d according to a press release, signed with Kyra Tillotson<\/strong> at Walk Off Entertainment<\/strong> for management. She\u2019s set to release the album One Trick Pony<\/em> on Oct. 16; the first single, \u201cRisk You Run,\u201d is out now. In June, Shantaia was one of three finalists in SoFi\u2019s Amplify Your Ambitions Contest, created together with Kelsea Ballerini and the Country Music Association (CMA). \u2014 Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
N<\/span>orth Carolina-based alt-pop artist Brake<\/strong> signed with Better Noise Music<\/strong>. His new single and accompanying video, \u201cswingin,\u201d is out now. Brake is using the new platform PlayHouse, created by The All-American Rejects\u2019 Tyson Ritter, to host and headline backyard and pool party performances this summer. He\u2019s set to perform in Tiki Island, Tex., on Sunday (Aug. 16). Notably, Brake recently performed with actor Russell Crowe at Crowe\u2019s Indoor Garden Party in Sydney and serves as an artist ambassador for Muff, Crowe\u2019s liquor brand with Ed Sheeran. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Deltona (The Core Entertainment\/WME)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Courtesy WME\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\n\tCountry-rock trio Deltona<\/strong> signed with The Core Entertainment<\/strong> for management, and with WME<\/strong> for booking representation.<\/p>\n
\n\tThe group includes vocalist Ned Abernathy, guitarist Caleb Miller and drummer Chris Deaton. The bandwill be managed by The Core Entertainment CEOs and co-founders Simon Tikhman<\/strong> and Chief Zaruk<\/strong>, while WME\u2019s Barrett Sellers<\/strong> and Becky Gardenhire<\/strong> will oversee booking. The trio recently inked a publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing Nashville in partnership with The Core Entertainment. \u2014\u00a0Jessica Nicholson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
P<\/span>hiladelphia power pop band 2nd Grade<\/strong> signed with Lame-O Records<\/strong>. The first release under the deal is the single \u201cCellophane Girls.\u201d The band is set to play Bazooka! Fest in New York later this month. \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n
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Billboard Style (Good English Records, Earth Agency)<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tImage Credit: Jamie Finucane\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Billboard Style<\/strong>, the project of Ben Guterl (Forth Wanderers) and Dan Howard (Victoryland), signed a label deal with Good English Records<\/strong> and with Earth Agency<\/strong> for booking in the EU and UK. The duo\u2019s debut album, Pull of the Moon<\/em>, is set for release on Oct. 16. The first single is \u201cBillboard Style.\u201d \u2014\u00a0Chris Eggertsen<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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