Brian E. Smith aka B.E. is experiencing a great start to his 2026 having secured direct distribution deals with Warner Music, Sony/Orchard, and also in the UMG pipeline with CD Baby. He will also be administered through Sony/ATV publishing at the least. He believes that this new deal will allow him to expand his touch points and scale his record label with the major label deals. He knows in this current climate that physical sales will make a return and these deals will help him get into retail stores around the world. He's also reaching to obtain the goal of chart position either nationally or overseas. Currently he still retains ownership of his master recordings, but states if a JV deal makes sense he'll consider making that his next move.
This year he has also gained radio and in-store airplay for his artist Duane Jackson, on-air in over 7 countries and in-store in over 150 countries and 1M locations, respectively. Brian states, “Instead of going platinum in the streets, I went platinum in the suites Lol.” B.E. has stated he is looking for fresh talent as well as reaching back and helping his frequent collaborators with the new deals. “One thing about signing is now I have access to the label artist to potentially write or produce for.” States the lyricist. “I would be lying if I didn't dream of being signed as a kid watching music videos in the 90s. Now I've manifested the opportunity that God put in my heart.”
He's also currently working on Shug Jackson's upcoming album which will be released through Warner. Shug’s current single “Just In Case” which Brian produced is currently being promoted to radio and has been picked up in several terrestrial radio markets. “We're playing ball with the label and working with their marketing and branding department to see how we can leverage and work on the things we came into the deal with already”, says Brian. “Shug and I have goals that align with what the label provides.” B.E. plans to make the most of all 3 deals and is currently in the studio knocking out tracks. He says, “Honestly, I can't wait to get back outside and travel to the hubs for artistic related reasons.” More to come from the rising artist and owner.
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