“Tricky” Stewart Signs New Music Publishing Deal With BMG, Building on Past Hits and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honor

Music producer and songwriter “Tricky” Stewart has signed a new music publishing deal with BMG, Billboard reported on July 16, 2026.

Stewart is widely known for producing and writing for major mainstream artists, including Beyoncé and Rihanna, whose recordings have relied on his catalog of songwriting contributions.

The announcement comes after Stewart was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame earlier this year, an honor that recognizes influential careers in writing and composing music that reaches broad audiences.

While the Billboard report focuses on the signing and Stewart’s career background, it does not include deal terms in the information provided here, such as financial specifics, the length of the agreement, or the scope of works covered.

For BMG, the publishing agreement adds another prominent figure to its roster, at a time when publishing remains a central part of how music rights and downstream revenue are organized across streaming, radio, and licensing.

Publishing deals often determine who administers songs for uses ranging from recordings and music synchronization to public performances and digital exploitation, and they can shape how songwriters are credited and paid over the life of a catalog.

Stewart’s latest deal and his recent Songwriters Hall of Fame recognition also underscore how long-running relationships between major writers and major rights administrators continue to drive the industry’s commercial and creative pipelines.

No additional details were provided in the available reporting on when music released under the agreement would begin, or whether the deal covers new compositions only, older works, or both. Additional information from BMG and/or Stewart’s representatives would be needed to clarify those points.