Cafe De Anatolia is globally regarded for its pioneering work across the Organic House genre. The company represents a roster of over 4,000 talented writers and artists, as well as more than 50 sub-brands. Founded in 2017 by Monika Ilieva, Nikola Iliev (Rialians On Earth/Nickarth), and Zoran Iliev (Billy Esteban), Cafe De Anatolia is also recognized as a digital powerhouse with the largest Spotify network in the Organic House genre and a strong YouTube presence with a global reach of 1 billion, encompassing over 100 channels and 30 million subscribers.
Sony Music Publishing MENA announced today the signing of independent record label, artists‑management agency and multimedia brand Cafe De Anatolia to a global publishing administration agreement.
Cafe De Anatolia founders Nikola Iliev, Zoran Iliev, and Monika Ilieva said, “We are proud to sign with Sony Music Publishing. As Cafe De Anatolia continues to lead the way in electronic music across the MENA region and beyond, this signing marks a major step forward in our mission to expand globally and share our distinctive sound with the world.”
Managing Director of Sony Music Publishing MENA Dounia Chaaban said, “We’re excited to welcome Cafe De Anatolia to the SMP MENA family. This partnership is rooted in our shared vision of building cultural bridges through music and connecting regional songwriters with global audiences, and we look forward to bringing this vision to life together.”
Daniel Nelson, SVP International, Sony Music Publishing added, “We are thrilled to partner with Cafe De Anatolia. This partnership opens new doors in world music, which is in perfect harmony with Sony Music Publishing’s global vision.”
