Veteran reggae entertainer Freddie McGregor recently signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group.

The deal covers the full catalogue of the pioneering reggae musician’s career which spans almost six decades with more than 40 albums.

In a press release Freddie McGregor said, “I’m excited to be working with [Guy Moot] and his team. With a new album in the works and the live scene coming out of hibernation, it seems like the right time to start writing a new chapter in my career.”

He continued, “I want to connect with other writers and producers from around the world to keep inspiring me to make music that moves people.”

Guy Moot, co-chair and CEO at Warner Chappell Music is pleased with the deal.

As principal of Big Ship Record label, Freddie McGregor’s hit songs, include Big Ship, I Was Born A Winner, Just Don’t Want To Be Lonely, and Push Comes To Shove.

He is currently working on a new album, and has recently released the single ‘Don’t Tell Me No’, in collaboration with Colombian reggae-fusion rock band Locos Por Juana, and ‘Jah Is On My Mind’, produced by UK-based Stingray Records.