FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Tyler Bacon (President and CEO, Position Music), Mike Molina (CEO, Global 7 Publishing), Zev Perilman (CEO, Global 7 Publishing), Delmar Powell (VP of A&R, Position Music), Mark Chipello (Partner and Head of A&R, Position Music) [Photo: Delia Bush]
President and CEO Tyler Bacon announced today that Golden has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Position Music as part of a joint venture with Global 7 Publishing. The writer musician, and GRAMMY-nominated producer has collaborated on projects across multiple genres such as Reggaeton, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeat, Hip-Hop, and Pop.
Hailing from Barranquilla, Colombia, Golden is a self-taught musician who has been honing his craft over the past decade. Golden was discovered by seasoned music producer Mike Molina and veteran manager and A&R Zev Perilman, later signing to their publishing and record label venture Global 7 Entertainment. In 2023, Golden co-produced two songs on the ¿Téo? album Luna. That same year, he co-produced the track “Double Back” for R&B artist Coco Jones which hit Top 20 on US Urban Radio. “Double Back” was the second single from the album What I Didn’t Tell You, which was nominated for Best R&B Album at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Alongside his frequent collaborator London On Da Track, Golden recently co-produced "Dolla" by Shenseea from her upcoming album Never Gets Late Here, out May 24.
“For the past year and a half, Delmar Powell and the rest of the team at Position Music have shown me immense support and provided me some amazing opportunities,” says Golden. “Position alongside Global 7 has helped me to tap into elements of my creativity in inspiring new ways. I’m hyped to now officially be with them. They’ve been a dream come true — consistently attentive, and an affirmation of the countless hours spent making this music. This opportunity gives us all the chance to share my music with a wider audience, to see my songs connect deeper with the world, and to reach new heights in my career.”
“We’re really looking forward to continuing to work with Tyler, Mark, Delmar, and the rest of the Position Music family for this next chapter in Golden's career. They've built a remarkable business and team that I believe perfectly complements Golden's skillset and career trajectory. Golden is a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-generation producer, writer, and artist, and I can't wait to see what Position and Global 7 can do together to elevate his career in this next chapter,” says Mike Molina.
“Position's multi-faceted A&R team is a great fit for Global 7 Publishing's debut signing Golden. Golden is a special talent who thrives across genres and wanted a partner that could accelerate his success across the board.
We’ve been impressed by their support from the beginning and understanding of Golden's vision, drive, and passion. Their culture and approach to publishing is exactly what Global 7 Publishing was looking for in a JV publishing partner and we’re really excited to build with them. Having someone as talented and ambitious as Golden in our family has been a blessing and we couldn't be more excited for what lies ahead,” says Zev Perilman.
Golden joins a Position music publishing roster that includes Audien, Tinashe, Cannons, Jack LaFrantz, ¿Téo?, Austin Powerz, Brandyn Burnette, Dru “Falconry” DeCaro, Evalyn, Joe Kearns, John “Feldy” Feldman, Judah & the Lion, Krupa, KANNER, No Love For The Middle Child, and more.
“We're thrilled to welcome the young and talented Golden to the Position Music family,” says Delmar Powell,VP of A&R at Position Music. “Golden's unique sound and innovative approach to music production and songwriting make him a perfect fit for our roster. We're excited to collaborate with him and support his artistic vision as he continues to create impactful music across all genres.”
