Global Records celebrates a new milestone: Keith Lawson, a songwriter represented by Honua Music, signs three projects nominated at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Global Records marks an important moment at the 2026 edition of the Grammy Awards. Among the major-category nominations are three projects to which Keith Lawson, songwriter under Honua Music a publishing company that became part of Global Records in 2024 has contributed. His creative input confirms both his ascent on the international music scene and the wide-reaching vision of the independent label.
The nominated albums are
“Mutt” – Leon Thomas nominated for Album of the Year and Best R&B Album
“Beloved” – Giveon – nominated for Best R&B Album
“I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (PART 2)” – Teddy Swims nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album
Keith Lawson has become a recurring name in projects shaping the current direction of R&B and pop. His recent work includes contributions to “MUSIC” by Playboi Carti regarded as the first rap album to achieve platinum status in 2025 as well as to “Are You Even Real” (Teddy Swims & Giveon) and “Timeless” (The Weeknd & Playboi Carti), both surpassing one billion streams globally.
His success reflects the creative energy of Honua Music, one of the most influential independent publishing houses in Los Angeles. Honua was acquired in majority by Global Records in the spring of 2024, a move that brought together talented teams, networks and top-tier infrastructure at the heart of the music industry. The publishing catalog also includes other major achievements: Wyatt Sanders co-wrote “Don’t Say You Love Me” by Jin, which reached #1 on Spotify Global Top 50 in 2025, while songwriter Alida generated billions of streams with hits like “Wet, Hot American Dream” (Ava Max) and “When I’m Gone” (Alesso & Katy Perry, RIAA Gold), and has collaborated with high-profile artists such as David Guetta and Jason Derulo.
Keith Lawson and the entire Honua Music team continue to bring fresh perspective to their projects, demonstrating that Global Records not only supports Romanian artists but also contributes actively to the creation of music with worldwide impact.
Global Records stands as one of the most influential independent labels in Central and Eastern Europa a rising force in global pop and dance music. With over 50 main artists and seven sub-labels, the company develops and promotes projects that reach international audiences at impressive speed, spanning genres such as pop, dance, electronic and urban.
In 2024, Global Records released more than 700 tracks and over 150 music videos, gathering more than six billion streams and views. Its catalog now exceeds 25 billion streams a reflection of the label’s creative strength and its ability to transform rising talents into globally relevant artists.
