Ty Dolla $ign‘s EZMNY Records and Create Music Group announced a joint venture on Thursday (June 12) following the success of EZMNY R&B artist Leon Thomas.

Co-founded with Shawn Barron, who signed Ty to Atlantic Records in 2012, EZMNY made waves earlier this year after signing Thomas, whose single “Mutt” continues to climb the charts. Barron said linking with an established entertainment company like Create Music Group will take EZMNY’s label ventures to the next level.

“The Create Music Group deal serves as a new chapter for EZMNY Records,” Barron said in a statement. “Partnering with the Create team is a natural extension of the artist-first vision Ty and I have
already built with the success of EZMNY. We are excited to continue to foster the relationship and look forward to building something truly impactful for our artists.”

Jonathan Strauss, founder/CEO of Create Music Group, added: “Shawn and Ty are incredibly talented entrepreneurs. With over 15 years of chart-topping hits and industry accolades, their creative instincts have consistently shaped the sound of popular music.”

Create Music Group has built a notable roster since its founding in 2015. In addition to Ty, it has handled the releases of hip-hop and R&B stars including Ye (formerly Kanye West), Blxst, DDG, Rich The Kid and Keri Hilson.

“We’ve always believed in working with visionaries, and Shawn and Ty exemplify that,” Steeven Leblanc, director of business development at Create Music Group, added in a statement. “They understand the culture, the art, and the business in a way that few others do. This partnership is about amplifying that perspective and giving their artists the tools they need to break through at the highest level.”