Grammy Award-Winning Drummer Sonny Emory Signs Global Digital Music Distribution Deal with Angel Dove Global Media-Launchpad-TV in Association with Virgin Records / Universal Music Group

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GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING DRUMMER SONNY EMORY SIGNS GLOBAL MUSIC DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION DEAL WITH ANGEL DOVE GLOBAL MEDIA-LAUNCHPAD-TV IN ASSOCIATION WITH VIRGIN RECORDS / UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP

Atlanta, GA - April 2026 - Sonny Emory, internationally acclaimed drummer, composer, educator, and recording artist, has signed a global music digital distribution agreement with Angel Dove Global Media - Launchpad-TV in association with Virgin Records under the Universal Music Group global distribution infrastructure.

This strategic alignment positions Emory's forthcoming releases for worldwide audio and visual distribution across digital streaming platforms, connected television ecosystems, home entertainment environments, and mobile devices globally.

Angel Dove Global Media and Launchpad-TV operate as a unified distribution ecosystem - a dual-channel infrastructure delivering synchronized music and visual media placement across major global platforms. Within this framework, Angel Dove Global Media drives the music distribution pipeline in association with Universal Music Group, while Launchpad-TV provides expanded OTT and CTV visual distribution, enabling artists to scale intellectual property across both sonic and visual mediums simultaneously.

With over three decades of elite-level performance and recording credits, Sonny Emory is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished drummers of the modern era. Best known for his tenure with Earth, Wind & Fire, Emory's precision, musicality, and signature visual drumming techniques have helped define the sound of numerous platinum and Grammy-winning recordings.

Throughout his distinguished career, Emory has collaborated with globally recognized artists including Eric Clapton, Stanley Clarke, David Sanborn, Bette Midler, Al Jarreau, Paula Abdul, Jean-Luc Ponty, Boz Scaggs, and Bruce Hornsby.

His recording contributions include platinum-level works such as Cosmic Thing and the Grammy Award-winning Two Against Nature, reinforcing his position among the most influential drummers in contemporary music history.

The first release under the new distribution relationship, "One Way In One Way Out," is an up-tempo Contemporary R&B single that blends Emory's signature rhythmic innovation with modern production sensibilities, demonstrating the continued evolution of his sound and artistic direction.

Beyond performance, Emory has maintained a strong academic presence, serving as Adjunct Professor of Applied Percussion at Georgia State University, where he has mentored emerging musicians while continuing to conduct masterclasses and clinics globally in partnership with premier instrument manufacturers including Yamaha Drums and Zildjian Cymbals.

Emory's compositional credits extend into film scoring, including contributions to Get on the Bus and Chi-Raq, highlighting his versatility across both recorded music and cinematic sound design.

Through the combined infrastructure of Angel Dove Global Media and Launchpad-TV, Emory's catalog will benefit from an integrated global distribution strategy designed to amplify audience reach, strengthen brand positioning, and create scalable monetization pathways across multiple media formats.

Industry observers recognize the partnership as a strategic convergence between legacy musical excellence and next-generation media distribution architecture, providing artists with a powerful framework to expand their creative footprint across the rapidly evolving global entertainment landscape.


ABOUT SONNY EMORY
Sonny Emory is a Grammy Award-winning drummer, composer, and educator with more than 30 years of experience in live performance, studio recording, and music education. A former member of Earth, Wind & Fire, he has performed with a distinguished roster of internationally recognized artists and continues to release innovative music projects through Emory Music Group.


ABOUT ANGEL DOVE GLOBAL MEDIA
Angel Dove Global Media is a global music distribution entity providing artists with international digital delivery infrastructure in association with Universal Music Group, enabling placement across major streaming platforms worldwide.


ABOUT LAUNCHPAD-TV
Launchpad-TV is a next-generation OTT and Connected TV distribution network delivering premium visual content across smart TVs, mobile devices, and digital platforms worldwide. Launchpad-TV provides creators with scalable media distribution channels designed to maximize audience reach, brand visibility, and long-term intellectual property value.

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Launchpad-TV is a next-generation digital distribution network delivering premium audio and visual content across global streaming platforms, connected television (CTV), smart TVs, mobile devices, and online media environments.

The platform provides creators, producers, ministries, brands, and intellectual property owners with scalable infrastructure to distribute content worldwide while maintaining ownership and control of their intellectual property. Launchpad-TV supports multi-channel programming across music, film, television, education, faith-based content, business media, and cultural programming.

Through its global distribution capabilities, Launchpad-TV enables partners to expand audience reach, increase visibility, and create long-term monetization opportunities through ad-supported streaming, licensing, sponsorship integrations, and strategic media placement.

Positioned at the intersection of technology, media, and global storytelling, Launchpad-TV is committed to empowering creators and organizations with the tools needed to transform ideas into globally accessible digital assets.

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