Signed: R&B Icons Blackstreet and B2K Ink With Record Labels Ahead of New Music

BPC Music Group, the label recently launched by Black Promoters Collective co-founders Gary Guidry and Troy Brown, signed R&B group B2K, which is preparing to release its first new album in more than 20 years. Composed of Omarion, J-Boog, Raz-B and Lil Fizz, B2K scored a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit in 2003 with “Bump, Bump, Bump” and is also known for tracks including “Girlfriend,” “Gots Ta Be” and “Uh Huh.” The new album is slated for release on Feb. 13 and will be followed by a tour.

“Every so often, true innovation, collaboration and ownership breaks through the noise, and I’m proud that B2K and BPC are standing at the front of that shift,” said Omarion in a statement. “Partnering with a team that shares our vision and intentions makes anything possible in this game. Huge love to [B2K manager] Jeanine McLean for being instrumental in this moment. We’re locked in, we’re energized, and we can’t wait to deliver this next chapter of music to the world.”

“Our mission at BPC has always been about creating opportunities for Black creatives to thrive,” added Guidry, who serves as CEO of BPC Music Group. “Signing B2K to BPC Music Group is an exciting milestone. We believe in their vision, their influence, and the authentic relationship they bring to the culture.”

Grammy-winning rock band Switchfoot signed a label deal with By Design, in partnership with BMG. The group is known for such mid-aughts hits as “Dare You to Move,” “Meant to Live” and “Stars.” The roster at By Design — launched in October by Josh Bailey, Jeremy Holley, Rod Riley and Josh Thompson — also includes Frankie Ballard, Zoe Levert, Alex Jude and barlow.

Auckland, New Zealand-based artist Vana, whose music is described as a “unique blend of industrial alt-metal, trap and R&B,” signed to Sumerian Records, which released her latest single, “Pray,” on Nov. 19. Vana is currently on a U.S. tour that culminates with a Dec. 10 show in Raleigh, N.C.

Singer-songwriter Sammy Arriaga has partnered with The Kirby Organization for exclusive booking representation. Last month, Arriaga was named male country Latin artist of the year at the 2025 Origins Impact Awards and in October, he released the 14-track Heart in Texas LP. — Jessica Nicholson

The Kirby Organization (TKO) also signed country singer-songwriter John PayCheck — son of “Take This Job and Shove It” singer Johnny Paycheck — to its Nashville division for booking. TKO agent Michael Kelley will focus on expanding PayCheck’s touring presence. He’s working on a new album that will be announced and released next year.

Florida-based metal band Worm signed with Century Media Records for the release of its next studio album, Necropalace; the title single was released Nov. 20. The band released its last album, Foreverglade, in 2021.

Philadelphia-based indie rock band Gladie signed with Get Better Records and released its latest track, “Car Alarm,” on Nov. 18. The band is currently touring the U.S. with Algernon Cadwallader.

Boston indie-folk duo Sweet Petunia signed to Ani DiFranco‘s Righteous Babe Records. The first release under the deal is the track “Good Part,” which was released Nov. 19.

Red Zero Records, the label launched by Christone “Kingfish” Ingram in partnership with Exceleration Music, signed St. Louis-based blues and soul singer-songwriter Dylan Triplett. The label released his new single, “Can’t Run From It,” on Nov. 18 and will put out his second album next year.