SMP, UMPG and WCM have each signed a “trial deal” with the lyrics provider

Also inks exclusive writer deal with Jay Gilbert

Lang claims he was not properly credited as a songwriter on four of Young’s songs

The pair will oversee Capitol’s Urban A&R team

The appointment follows the retirement of Juan Ignacio Alonso

The streaming giant has already signed similar deals with Universal Music Publishing Group and Warner Chappell Music

Kevin Parker’s project will release ‘End of Summer,’ their first single under the new contract tonight

Pickering will continue to serve as Co-Head of Sync