ADA Inks Global Distribution Deal with FTS Global Management

Photo Credit: Jimmy Fontaine (Cat Kreidich)

The independent label and artists services arm of Warner Music Group, ADA, has announced a global distribution partnership with FTS Global Management.ADA will cover global distribution for the FTS network of artists. The label was founded by former Hall of Fame athlete and banker Travis Wilson and boasts a roster featuring heavyweights across hip-hop, R&B, and dancehall including The Game, Eric Bellinger, and Konshens. Emerging in the early 2000s as a pioneering voice on the west coast hip-hop scene, The Game has landed three #1 albums and has more than 12 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

Eric Bellinger secured a ‘Best R&B Album’ Grammy award for his work on Chris Brown’s F.A.M.E. and has co-written for Usher, Justin Bieber, and Wale. Rounding out the label’s roster is Jamaican dancehall artist Konshens, whose catalog includes the Caribbean staple “Bruk Off Yuh Back” featuring Chris Brown, as well as collaborations with artists like The Chainsmokers, Cardi B, Doja Cat, and Pitbull.

“We’re excited to welcome a label led by a visionary committed to artist empowerment,” says Cat Kreidich, President, ADA. “This partnership perfectly aligns with ADA’s mission to not only distribute exceptional music, but also to foster the growth of enduring catalogs and cultivate new audiences.”

“Blessed to have a lineup of powerhouse artists who chose me to lead them on this journey,” adds Travis Wilson. “My mission in this industry is simple—to ensure every artist I work with is financially literate and fully protected. With this new partnership, we’re not just making music; we’re building legacies that will stand the test of time.”

Powered by Simran A. Singh, Singh & Trauben, LLP, FTS Global Management specializes in financial literacy for artists and building long-term careers, rather than focusing solely on short-term gains. Since beginning his career, Travis Wilson has transitioned from a financial advisor to business and artist management, leveraging his unique expertise in both the financial world and the music industry to benefit FTS’ roster.Backed by a dedicated team encompassing A&R executives and specialists in accounting and credit management, FTS has built an expansive network through collaboration with labels across the country. With international ambition, FTS’ expansion plans heavily focus on regions in Africa, the Caribbean, and Canada.