L-R: Rick Boardman, Saul Fitton, Pablo Bowman Navarro, Holly Lintel, Will GresfordSony Music Publishing UK today announced its partnership with Chumba Music to sign renowned songwriter and producer Pablo Bowman Navarro to a global publishing deal. Pablo Bowman Navarro has achieved critical acclaim across this year thanks to his work on the No. 1 hit “Miracle” by Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding, which spent an impressive eight weeks atop the UK Singles chart and helped the hitmaker achieve ASCAP’s coveted ‘Songwriter of the Year’ honor at its 2023 London Awards. With over 7 billion total streams across his catalog on Spotify alone, his creative talent is showcased in many other hits including “The Motto” by Ava Max and Ti�sto, “Leave Before You Love Me” by Marshmello ft.
Jonas Brothers, “Numb” by Marshmello and Khalid, “Sacrifice” by Bebe Rexha, as well as “House on Fire” by Mimi Webb, which peaked at No. 6 on the UK Singles chart. In addition to his work in the UK, Pablo, who is fluent in Spanish, has spent the past year working on new projects across Latin music with top talent including J Balvin and Tainy, as well as collaborating on projects in the US and globally with Kid Cudi, Pnau, Empire of The Sun, Ava Max, Marshmello, London Grammar, Channel Tres, Emir Taha, Kamal and Nemahsis and more. Pablo said,�”I have already learnt so much working with Jason and the Chumba team, they have welcomed me with open arms and have made me feel like I’m joining a family rather than a publishing company.
Partnered with Sony’s global support and Saul’s pivotal role in uniting our worlds, this collaboration feels seamlessly natural. I feel so creatively inspired and understood. I am extremely excited for the future!””Pablo’s extraordinary talent and versatility is shown through the many global hits he has already achieved � I have been in awe of Pablo’s work for some time.
As we embark on this new chapter, in collaboration with our trusted friends at Chumba, we look forward to propelling Pablo towards even greater success around the world,”�said Senior Director, A&R, Sony Music Publishing UK Saul Fitton.Jason Evigan said,�”The moment I met Pablo I knew he was special. He brings such a unique, left-of-center�approach to his writing,�and always comes�at it from an artist’s lens. His melodies and concepts are on a whole other level.
I’m honored to have him on the team and honored to have him as a friend.”Chumba Music was founded by Jason Evigan in 2015 and brought in Aaron Sander to be Head of A&R in 2021. It is home to an impressive roster of talent including Gian Stone, Castle, GRACEY, Lionel Crasta, Mark Schick, Chrstina Galligan, Smiley and Bluf. The deal reflects Sony Music Publishing’s ongoing creative partnership with Chumba Music.
L-R:�Jason Evigan, Pablo Bowman Navarro, Aaron Sander
