Spirit Music Group Partners With DeAndre Hopkins & Erik Belz; Signs Flagship Act Lecade

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Pictured (L-R, front row): Erik Belz (Chief Creative Officer, LASA/House of Blues Pub), LECADE (Spirit Music Writer), DeAndre Hopkins (CEO, LASA) and Frank Rogers (Chief Creative Officer, Spirit Music Group/Chief Executive Officer, Spirit Music Nashville). (L-R, back row): Elizabeth Brahan Wright (Manager/VP of Publishing, 10th Street Ent.), AJ Burton (VP Fluid Music Revolution), Andy Hodges (Creative Director, Spirit Music), Brian Bradford (GM/VP of Admin, Spirit Music), Kennedy Murphy (Creative Director, Spirit Music), Austin Wells (Attorney, Lewis Brisbois LLP), Mikey Fiorentino (Director of A&R/Production, Spirit Music), Matt Cottingham (Attorney, Lewis Brisbois LLP), Lucy Widmann (Creative Coordinator, Spirit Music), Will Cooper (Sr. Director of Finance, Spirit Music) and Chris Nilsson (President of 10th Street Ent.).

Spirit Music Group has formed a joint music publishing venture with NFL player DeAndre Hopkins, in conjunction with writer/producer/manager Erik Belz. In the deal, Hopkins has officially established LASA Music, his own music publishing company. Belz will join LASA Music as Chief Creative Officer, collaborating with Spirit Music Group to sign and oversee artists, writers and producers.

As the flagship signing, Lecade has inked a global publishing deal with the venture, including select songs from his catalog as well as future works.

“Spirit Music is thrilled to welcome both DeAndre Hopkins and Lecade to the family,” says Frank Rogers, Chief Creative Officer, Spirit Music Group/Chief Executive Officer, Spirit Music Nashville. “DeAndre brings a passion for music, entrepreneurial vision and a hard working attitude that is infectious.  We are looking forward to teaming up with DeAndre and Erik Belz to bring the world some great music together!  Lecade is perfect artist to kick things off and we are fired up for everyone to hear what he has been working on!”

“So excited to be a part of such a fantastic team,” adds Lecade. “From the moment I met these guys I knew this was where I wanted to be and that we could make some really special things together. I know we’re gonna prove that as we continue to work and grow as a family.”

Signed to Big Machine Records, Lecade is a Nashville based singer-songwriter that combines gritty country with hip-hop. He currently has over 3 million monthly listeners, amassing over 200 million streams to date. His “When I’m Gone” recently received Gold certification, and is currently working on new music.

“The first time I heard Lecade I knew something special was happening,” shares Hopkins. “His music doesn’t just play in the background — it pulls you in, makes you feel every beat, and leaves a lasting impression. Teaming up with Erik Belz, Frank Rogers, and Spirit Music felt like the perfect way to help take my passion for music to the next level. We’re not here to follow trends — we’re here to shake things up and make an impact.”

“I’ve known DeAndre for years and have always admired his taste and instinct — so partnering with him, Frank Rogers, and Spirit Music on this new venture is a no-brainer,” adds Belz, Chief Creative Officer, LASA / House of Blues Publishing. “Lecade is one of the most exciting young artists we’ve come across—wildly talented and refreshingly original—and we’re all in on building something special with him.”

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