Jones relationship with Atlas dates back to when key Atlas executives, Richard Stumpf and Phil Cialdella, worked with Jones at Cherry Lane Music.
Atlas was founded by CEO and Partner Richard Stumpf in 2013. The company is home to songs by artists including Ed Sheeran, Drake, Nicki Minaj, John Legend and others, and also administers the catalog of Van Halen, for which Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen signed an exclusive worldwide deal with Atlas in 2015.
Earlier this year, Atlas was acquired by Ithaca Holdings, which is led by SB Projects founder Scooter Braun who counts Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, J. Balvin Zac Brown Band, Dan & Shay and Tori Kelly, among others, as clients.
“Through this joint venture, Atlas is humbled to be able to support Quincy, Adam Fell and the rest of the Quincy Jones team as they bring the best out of young writers, who like us, are drawn to his magic.”
Richard Stumpf, Atlas
Atlas founder, Richard Stumpf, said: “My history with Quincy dates back to the mid-2000’s. I’ve never met a more inspiring and gracious person with such worldly knowledge beyond music.
“When Quincy talks to you, he is genuinely interested in what’s going on in your world. I’m sure this is one of the qualities that make him such a creative genius. He brings the best out of people.
“Through this joint venture, Atlas is humbled to be able to support Quincy, Adam Fell and the rest of the Quincy Jones team as they bring the best out of young writers, who like us, are drawn to his magic.”
“It’s an absolute honor to join forces with Atlas, and my brothers Rich and Scooter, to create a home for not only incredible musicians, but incredible songs.”
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones added: “It’s an absolute honor to join forces with Atlas, and my brothers Rich and Scooter, to create a home for not only incredible musicians, but incredible songs.
“A great song can make the worst singer in the world a star, but the three greatest singers in the world can’t save a bad song! We’re looking forward to creating a publishing community filled with only the best of the best songs AND human beings.”
“It’s an honor to have him as a partner in our publishing business, making the possibilities of what we can provide to our writers and artists endless.”
Scooter Braun
Scooter Braun said: “Quincy Jones is an undeniable legend with a proven ear and eye for true talent – I’ve admired him my entire life.
“It’s an honor to have him as a partner in our publishing business, making the possibilities of what we can provide to our writers and artists endless.”Music Business Worldwide
