Top 10 Beenie Man Albums On Spotify
Next year dancehall celebrates 50 years since the first song of the genre was released but today August 22, 2023, is King Of The Dancehall, Beenie Man‘s 50th birthday. The Grammy winning artist has been
Another One: HarbourView Equity Partners to Acquire Blackbear’s Recorded Assets and Publishing Catalog
In the latest development around catalog acquistitons, HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView), a leading global alternative asset management company founded by Sherrese Clarke Soares, on Wednesday July 19, 2023, announced its agreement to
Hipgnosis Faces Executive Exodus as Asset Sales Considered Ahead of Shareholder Vote
Hipgnosis Song Management, renowned for its pioneering approach to songs as an asset class, has experienced a series of departures among its senior executives and staff members in recent months. This shakeup
Wiz Khalifah Sells Back Catalog To HarbourView Private Equity
Ten time Grammy nominated rapper Wiz Khalifah has sold his back catalog to Global private investment firm HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView). The company has agreed to purchase select music and publishing assets
Nelly Sells Portion Of His Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners
It seems the race is still on for catalogue acquisitions as HarbourView Equity Partners has taken a stake in the royalty income stream of St. Loius rapper Nelly music assets. Since the
Kool & The Gang’s George Brown Sells Publishing Catalog Stake to Primary Wave
Independent music publishing company Primary Wave, announced on Wednesday (June 28) that they have acquired a stake in the publishing catalog of George Brown, founding member and drummer of Kool & The
Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners Sells 50% Of Song Catalog To Multimedia Music
Amblin Partners, the renowned production company founded by Steven Spielberg, has entered into a significant agreement with Multimedia Music (MMM). Under this partnership, Amblin has sold a 50% stake in its music
The Most Talked About Music Masters In The World Scooter Braun Vs Taylor Swift
Music Business Worldwide (MBW) delved into the contentious saga surrounding the sale of Taylor Swift’s ‘Big Machine’ masters which include her first six albums. The masters were first sold to Scooter Braun’s
Paul Simon Sells Catalogue To BMG
As the catalogue grab continues BMG acquires a “substantial stake” in the music of acclaimed songwriter and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Paul Simon. The company announced deal on Thursday
Niche-Focused Funds Are Becoming A Trend In Music Investment
Niche-focused funds are emerging as the next trend in music investment according to Billboard Magazine, largely due to the rising cost of capital. These funds specialize in acquiring rights to specific genres
Private Equity Company CEO Eyeing Reggae Music
There is growing interest in reggae music catalogues as an asset class according to Sherrese Clarke Soares, CEO and co-founder of private equity firm HarbourView. The Billboard Power 100 woman already owns some of music’s
Music Catalogue Acquisition Updates
Lyric Capital Group, a private equity firm based in New York that specializes in investing in music copyrights, has successfully closed its second fund. The fund received commitments totaling approximately $410 million,