Grammy Consideration, New Music, and Deals at Guin

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Dear Guins,

Happy Autumn! While California has been unusually warm, we're eagerly anticipating cooler weather, new music, and of course, the annual reappearance of Mariah Carey as the holidays approach!

For Your Grammy Consideration

We are thrilled to announce our submission of Asha Imuno’s PINS & NEEDLES for Best Progressive R&B Album in the Grammy Awards. It's a proud moment for our team, and we hope you'll join us in supporting this fantastic project.

Guin Distribution and Single Deals

This year, Guin has focused on offering diverse deal structures tailored to artists of various genres and sizes. We're excited to share that we've successfully closed our first distribution deals and signed new single deals, expanding into genres like Latin-Pop and Pop Rock. Be on the lookout for upcoming releases over the next month!

Recent Releases

• Jean Deaux: “One Glass”
  Jean Deaux’s introspective R&B single is a toast to the small victories, offering a dreamy, reflective track perfect for late-night self-reflection. Listen here!

• Ketu: “Take It Or Leave It” feat. Jordyn Simone
  Ketu’s moody alternative R&B track, featuring sultry vocals by Jordyn Simone, delves into the imperfections of love and the emotional tug-of-war between staying and walking away. Listen here!

Upcoming Release: Ketu's Re-En•try EP

Ketu's upcoming project, Re-En•try, is an intimate exploration of growth, love, and artistic rebirth. With each track drawing from pivotal moments in his past relationship, Ketu's vulnerability and strength shine through. The title represents more than just a return—it's a transformation into a new chapter of life and love. Coming October 18 – Pre-save here!

Guin Team Radio

To wrap up the summer, we’ve curated our Guin Team Radio playlist featuring our favorite songs that kept us moving all season. We’ll update this playlist monthly with fresh tunes! Check it out here.

The Gossip: Big Business Moves and Cultural Highlights

*  Warner Music Group has renewed a multi-year licensing deal with Meta, expanding its reach to include WhatsApp for the first time and exploring new opportunities for artists, songwriters, and AI integration across Meta’s platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Read more

*The 2025 Met Gala theme, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," will explore Black dandyism from the 18th century to the present, with co-chairs A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, Colman Domingo, and Lewis Hamilton, alongside honorary chair LeBron James. Read more.

*Several country artists, including Dolly Parton, Eric Church, Luke Combs, and Jason Aldean, are stepping up to provide financial aid, host benefit concerts, and raise awareness to support communities impacted by Hurricane Helene, with efforts focusing on direct relief and rebuilding in the most affected areas.  Read more

Looking Forward, 

Thank you again for getting to the end of our newsletter! Looking forward to coming back to you with many updates over the next month!

Warm regards,

Misha Kordestani

President/Co-Founder, Guin Records