Atlanta rapper Future just earned a massive payday selling his 2014-2022 publishing catalog in a reported 8-figure deal. Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Atlanta rapper Future’s career is one that has had a run not […]
Future’s publishing catalog has been acquired by Influence Media in an estimated deal worth eight figures. Influence Media, a New York-based entertainment company first launched in 2019, announced the deal on Tuesday. In a statement, Influence […]
Kanye West is refuting a report from Billboard that he “has been quietly and intermittently shopping his publishing catalog.” In an Instagram story (viewed by Pitchfork), the rapper wrote: JUST LIKE TAYLOR SWIFT MY PUBLISHING […]
Photo Credit: Reach Music Reach Music Publishing has announced a deal to acquire the classic song catalog of Chuck D, founder of Public Enemy. The deal encompasses 50% of copyright interest together with 100% of […]
Photo Credit: Sony Music Publishing Sony Music Publishing is opening a new office in Lagos, Nigeria. Creative exec Godwin Tom will lead as Managing Director. As the leader of Sony Music Publishing’s Nigeria division, Godwin […]
Photo Credit: Concord (L-R) Matt Turner, Scott Safford, Brad Kennard, Justin Wilson, Courtney Allen, Ashley Nite, Jen Hubbard, and Garrett Stephenson Concord Music Publishing signs prolific singer-songwriter Justin Wilson, who has written hits for the […]
Photo Credit: Taiko Twitter Sony Music Publishing has announced a worldwide publishing agreement with acclaimed songwriter and producer Taiko. Nicolas Jaña, artistically known as Taiko, began creating beats at the age of 15. He started […]
Hamburg, Germany. Photo Credit: Ansgar Scheffold Hamburg’s ROBA Music Publishing and the AP Music Royalties Fund have announced their acquisition of GERIG, which execs say “consists of more than 20 owned and administered music publishers” […]
Jean-Michel Jarre. Photo Credit: Yunling Fang Days after striking a catalog deal with Simple Minds, BMG has officially acquired the “entire music publishing back catalogue” of veteran electronic music creator Jean-Michel Jarre. Berlin-headquartered BMG and […]
Photo Credit: Spotify Pulse Music Group has announced it has renewed its worldwide publishing agreement with R&B superstar Brent Faiyaz. Faiyaz joined Pulse’s roster of songwriters and producers in 2016. Since then, he has collaborated […]
Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez Sony Music Publishing U.K. has signed a worldwide publishing agreement with artist, songwriter, producer, and composer Danger Mouse. Brian Burton (Danger Mouse) is widely recognized as one of the most versatile […]
Insomniac has signed a global administration deal with Sony Music, inking a partnership that has the look of watershed moment for the electronic music powerhouse. Billboard reports the deal entails royalty collection between the two […]
Photo Credit: Sony Music Publishing Sony Music Publishing has signed a global deal with songwriter and producer Jonas Jeberg. The Los Angeles-based, Copenhagen native Jonas Jeberg is one of today’s most in-demand hitmakers. He specializes […]
Photo Credit: Sony Music Publishing Sony Music Publishing Latin is partnering with NEON16 and music exec Tommy Mottola to support 22 Publishing. SMP will work closely alongside NEON16 to create key opportunities for 22 Publishing’s […]
Photo Credit: Trever Statz Warner Chappell Music has announced a music publishing partnership with Kevin Hart’s HARTBEAT. The first of its kin partnership will see WCM administering all music composition rights for the media company […]
Photo Credit: Jana Beamer / CC by 2.0 Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Black River Publishing announce their worldwide publishing administration deal. The partnership enables Sony Music Publishing to provide global services to Black River’s […]
Photo Credit: Sony Music Publishing | Pictured: Nick Bral, Zack Phillips, Jennifer Knoepfle, Max, Sam Drake, Evan Winiker Sony Music Publishing has announced it has inked a global administration deal with BTS songwriter Max. Max, […]
Photo Credit: Reservoir Reservoir announces a worldwide publishing deal with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music. The agreement includes works from Manzanera’s catalog featuring songs by Roxy Music, Pink Floyd, Tim Finn, Brian Eno, and more. […]
Front row, l to r: SMP Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston, SMP CEO Jon Platt, Ashley Gorley, and Domain MD Pete Chiappetta. Back row, l to r: Domain special advisor Rod Riley, Loeb & Loeb associate […]
Hipgnosis Songs Group has officially finalized a publishing deal with Atlanta-born former Fifth Harmony member Normani. Hipgnosis Songs Group (formerly Big Deal Music) and 25-year-old Normani (whose full name is Normani Kordei Hamilton) just recently […]