Huma Music

To Didier Dambrin the Heart behind FL Studio

Thank you for making music feel possible for everyone.
You built a place where beginners and pros can play, dream, and create.
Your work is pure John Huma Music! For all people, all sounds, all hearts.

Respect and Love to you🫶🏾

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John Huma Brand 🔥
Jermaine Dupri (also known as JD) is an American record producer, rapper, songwriter, and music executive born on September 23, 1972, in Asheville, North Carolina. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he is the son of Michael Mauldin, a Columbia Records executive who introduced him to the music industry at an early age.

Early Career & Breakthrough

Dupri's career began before age 10 when he danced on stage with Diana Ross during one of his father's concerts.
By age 12, he was performing as a breakdancer with the hip-hop group Whodini, appearing in their music video for "Freaks Come Out at Night" and touring with legends like Run-D.M.C., Kurtis Blow, and Grandmaster Flash.

His breakthrough as a producer came in 1991 when he discovered teenage rappers Chris Kelly and Chris Smith at an Atlanta mall and formed the duo Kris Kross. Their 1992 single "Jump"—written and produced by Dupri—topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became the 23rd most successful song of the decade. Their debut album Totally Krossed Out sold over 7 million copies.

So So Def Recordings

In 1993, Dupri founded So So Def Recordings in a joint venture with Columbia Records. The label became one of the most influential imprints in hip-hop and R&B history, launching the careers of:

Xscape – Their debut Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha (1993) went platinum with hits like "Just Kickin' It"

Da Brat – Her 1994 debut Funkdafied made her the first solo female rapper to achieve platinum status

Bow Wow – Discovered at age 11, released double-platinum Beware of Dog (2000)

Jagged Edge, Anthony Hamilton, Dem Franchize Boyz, and YoungBloodZ

Music Division: Huma Music Department

Corporate Structure Overview

• John Huma Brand (Pty) Ltd - Parent Company

• Huma Music - Official Music Department under the Company

• The-Kgo - Performing Artist (Singer / Rapper / Public Figure)

• Kisto Ai - DJ / Producer / Songwriter / Publishing Identity

Streaming & Credit Structure

• When The-Kgo releases music:

- Main Artist: The-Kgo

- Producer: Kisto Ai

- Songwriter/Composer: Kisto Ai (or shared where applicable)

• When Kisto Ai releases DJ/Producer projects:

- Main Artist: Kisto Ai

- Featured Artist: The-Kgo (if vocals provided)

- Producer/Songwriter: Kisto Ai

• Both identities registered as separate pseudonyms under SAMRO,

• with royalties flowing into Huma Music under John Huma Brand (Pty) Ltd.

Strategic Positioning Statement

This structure ensures clear brand positioning, professional royalty tracking, and scalable intellectual property management. The-Kgo represents the commercial and public-facing performance identity, while Kisto Ai represents the production, songwriting, and technical music creation identity. Both operate under Huma Music, a department of John Huma Brand (Pty) Ltd.

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📍The full list of credited personnel for “Chains of Love” by Charli XCX

Performers & Musicians:

Charlotte Aitchison – songwriting, lead vocals
Amy Tress – violin
Eloisa-Fleur Thom – violin
Jenny Sacha – violin
Max Baillie – violin
Raja Halder – violin
Sara Trickey – violin
Warren Zielinski – violin
Clifton Harrison – viola
Laurie Anderson – viola
Ashok Klouda – cello
Jonathan Byers – cello
Stephanie Tress – cello
Dominic Worsley – double bass
Lucy Shaw – double bass

Production & Technical:

Finn Keane – songwriting, production
Justin Raisen – songwriting, production
Gareth Murphy – string orchestration
Nick Taylor – recording engineer
Tom Norris – mixing engineer
Idania Valencia – mastering engineer
Aryanna Platt – A&R administration
Brandon Davis – A&R direction
Marina Aron – marketing (on project)

Chains of Love Charli xcx · Chains of Love · Song · 2025

Happy and Excited about this Journey!🎼