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Rémy Martin Launches Season 5 of the Producers Series in Collaboration with Big Sean, Mustard & Live Nation
oday, Rémy Martin launches Season 5 of their Producers Series, a music platform designed to discover and celebrate emerging music producers. After four successful seasons, Rémy Martin continues to support the collaborative process of music-making by partnering with two of music’s biggest names; 3-time Grammy Nominated hip-hop artist Big Sean and legendary-producer Mustard, to search for the next big producer. The winner of the Rémy Martin Producers Series will get a co-sign from Big Sean and Mustard to produce a song and lyric music video. Rémy Martin has tapped Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, to amplify Season 5 of the Producers Series: The Co-Sign, by creating exclusive digital content, producing live events to showcase the aspiring talent, developing new creative assets and more.
The contest will officially begin today, welcoming aspiring beat makers of all experience levels to submit their best tracks to RemyProducers.com for the chance to compete at seven live preliminary talent showcases at iconic Live Nation venues throughout the United States. In addition to Big Sean and Mustard, there will be a team of industry experts who will listen to submissions and influence who will go on to compete in the finale event held in Los Angeles in September, with a song and lyrical music video to follow.
“I’m glad I partnered with Rémy on this. It’s perfect timing for me because I’m literally in the studio giving 100% of my attention to making music right now, and it’s a great opportunity to link with aspiring producers and people who might have the next sound, or be the next big producer,” said Hip-Hop Artist Big Sean. “It’s exciting to think a star can be discovered through this competition and that’s what I’m most excited for, is to find the next new talent and work with them!”
The showcases will begin June 28th in NYC, where Big Sean and Mustard will host four regional finalists that will perform for a chance to advance to the finale. Additional events will be held in Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Atlanta, Houston and Las Vegas and culminate in Los Angeles where the top seven producers will battle to be the last contestant standing. Additional event details are forthcoming, schedule is as follows:
- June 28 – NYC (Kickoff)
- July 18 – Detroit
- August 2 – Las Vegas
- August 9 – Miami
- August 16 – Atlanta
- August 22 – Chicago
- August 30 – Houston
- September 26 – Los Angeles (Grand Finale)
“Rémy Martin is excited to introduce Season 5 of the Producers Series with a more impactful experience,” says Sarah Long, Chief Marketing Officer of Rémy Cointreau Americas. “Whether it is music making or Cognac making, success is best achieved in a collaborative manner and we will continue to provide a music platform to spotlight and elevate such talent.
Past seasons of the Rémy Martin Producers Series have included Super Producers such as Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, Mustard, Mike Will Made It, Zaytoven, and many more. This year, Mustard returns to the Producers Series to curate the program’s next big music producer.
“I’m back at it with Remy Martin calling on all producers to submit their beats for Season 5 of the Producers Series,” says Chart-Topping Producer Mustard. “Big Sean and I are looking for the hottest new tracks out there from anyone and everyone, whether a first time beat maker or fulltime producer. I’m here to help make dreams come true!”
“We look forward to collaborating with Rémy Martin to amplify the Producers Series further. This platform is well aligned with Live Nation’s goals of creating culturally relevant, engaging consumer programming enhanced through live events,” said Shavonne Dargan, Senior Vice President of Media & Sponsorships, Live Nation.
Additionally, for the first time, Rémy Martin will launch a limited-edition retail component in support of the Producers Series program. The Rémy Martin 1738 ® Limited Edition Speaker Box, in collaboration with Live Nation, was crafted to echo the spirit of the Producers Series and the brand’s music campaign. After unboxing Rémy Martin 1738 Accord Royal®, a premium amplification device is revealed serving as a base to the 1738 ® bottle. An invitation to sip Rémy Martin cognac, slide in your phone and play beats from RemyProducers.com. The beats featured will highlight top selects from Season 5 of the Producers Series – The Co-Sign. The Rémy Martin 1738 ® Limited Edition Speaker Box (SRP: $54) will be available this June via select retailers. Rémy Martin 1738 ® is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.
Rémy Martin continues to champion the many talents and creative genius of music producers by bringing together both established and developing artists in the spirit of collective success – a shared belief that success is best achieved and celebrated together.
Every once in a while, a debut comes along that doesn’t just introduce an artist – it reveals a soul. Marz Starlife’s first EP, Healing, is exactly that. It’s raw, it’s heartfelt, and it doesn’t pretend to have everything figured out. Instead, it leans into the messiness of real life – the mistakes, the heartbreak, the isolation – and tries to make sense of it all through music. Born in Jamaica, raised in the UK, and now back on the island, Marz brings a cross-cultural perspective to his storytelling, but at the heart of Healing is something deeply human: the need to reckon with the past in order to move forward.
Across the project’s standout tracks, Marz doesn’t hold back. In Bad Memories, he opens up about years lost to incarceration, fractured relationships, and the weight of regret. “Spent four birthdays locked up, baby remember me please,” he raps, in a tone that’s both matter-of-fact and aching. The production stays subdued and moody, letting the lyrics breathe. There’s no glorification of the streets here, only reflection. He admits to being young and caught up in the chase for fast money, but he also shows growth, making it clear that he’s not the same person he once was. It’s a track that lingers, not because it tries to be flashy, but because it feels real.
The title track, Healing, is where everything clicks. Marz taps into something almost spiritual as he raps, “I turn pain into power, darkness to light.” The song is layered with poetic lines and subtle emotional shifts, balancing toughness with tenderness. There’s a determination to rise above, even when the scars still sting. He reflects on his upbringing, his time in the streets, and the inner battles he continues to fight. “No shrink can understand how I’m feeling,” he says, and honestly, it’s hard not to believe him. The pain here is too specific, too lived-in. But instead of letting it swallow him, he uses it to fuel something greater.
What’s refreshing about Healing is that it doesn’t try to fit neatly into any one genre or narrative. Marz blends elements of UK hip-hop, Jamaican rhythm, and emotional rap into something that feels uniquely his own. He’s not here to be the loudest or the flashiest; he’s here to be honest. And in a world full of over-produced, over-polished music, that honesty stands out.
With Healing, Marz Starlife has given us more than a debut; he’s given us a mirror into his journey, and maybe even our own. Whether you’ve lived through similar struggles or are just someone who appreciates music with depth and heart, this EP is worth your time. It’s a reminder that healing isn’t linear, but it’s possible, and that sometimes telling your story is the most powerful thing you can do.
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