Presenting, the r.e.a.l. deal.

Boutique hip-hop label R.E.A.L Music has struck a joint venture with BMG Rights Management and signed a string of artists to its growing roster, TIO can exclusively reveal.

Based in Melbourne, R.E.A.L. today announces a slate of releases prepped for the weeks ahead from lead artists Junor, Z. Lewis and Droopo.

Kicking off will be label co-founder Junor’s ‘Woke Up’ collaboration with Chicago’s Brian Fresco and Australian producer Plutonic Lab, with the single and music video due to drop Wednesday.

Soon after, Z. Lewis (Aug. 5) and Droopo (Aug. 18) will roll out singles.

“We’re excited for the next chapter of the label,” comments Matthew Craig,…