New York based music publisher Reservoir Media Management is proud to announce an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Grammy Award winning producer Nate “Danja” Hills and his publishing company, Danjahandz Music. The partnership, covering Danja’s expansive catalog, including his future songwriting, was announced today by the president of Reservoir, Golnar Khosrowshahi.

Khosrowshahi comments:

“On behalf of all of us at Reservoir, I am thrilled to welcome Danja to our growing group of songwriters. In our business, someone as talented as Danja only comes along every once in a while and we are truly honored to be forging a partnership with him and his team.”

Danja is one of the most sought after writers and producers in pop music today, and is a two-time Grammy Award winner, four-time Grammy nominee and SESAC “Songwriter of the Year” in 2007, 2008 and 2010.  Danja boasts a robust catalog that features twelve #1 Billboard Singles including “SexyBack,” “My Love,” “Lovestoned” and “What Goes Around Comes Around” by Justin Timberlake, “Promiscuous” and “Say It Right” by Nelly Furtado, “Give It to Me” and “The Way I Are” by Timbaland, “Gimme More” by Britney Spears, “4 Minutes” by Madonna, “Sober” by Pink and “Knock You Down” by Keri Hilson.

Regarding his publishing deal with Reservoir, Danja was quoted as saying:

“This is a very exciting time in my life and career, and having the opportunity to have Golnar, Rell, Faith and the Reservoir family as additions to my team is more than I can ask for as I expand my brand and label, N.A.R.S. records. Forward thinkers and people as passionate as myself have always been the secret to my success! I’m very grateful and eager to begin our journey together!”

Rell Lafargue, Executive Vice President of Reservoir comments:

“Danja’s track record in the studio as a prolific multi-talented creator and hit maker is undeniable.  We couldn’t be happier to have him on board with us at Reservoir and look forward to working with Danja for a very long time.”

In addition, Danja has written and produced songs for a who’s who of popular music including, among others, 50 Cent, Bjork, Ciara, Diddy, DJ Khaled, Duran Duran, Jennifer Lopez, Jo Jo, Katherine McPhee, Mariah Carey, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, T.I., T-Pain and Usher.

Reservoir Senior Vice President of Creative Faith Newman added:

“I have been a huge fan of Danja’s work for years and am excited to become a part of his creative team.  He is a supremely gifted musician, writer, producer and entrepreneur and everyone at Reservoir is looking forward to a great future with him.”

Recent projects include songs on the new Joe Jonas and Mary J. Blige albums with upcoming releases by Chris Brown, Cody Simpson, Jo Jo, Starshell and Usher.  Danja will also be launching the careers of highly anticipated singers Luke James (N.A.R.S/Mercury/Universal) and Kevin Cossom (N.A.R.S/RCA Label Group), through his label and production company “New Age Rock Stars” (N.A.R.S).

Executives involved in the deal were Rell Lafargue for Reservoir and David M. Ehrlich as representation for Danja.