Jay-Z Says He Will Not Sell His Music Masters
Jay-Z took CBS Morning host Gayle King on a tour of his ‘Book Of Hov‘ exhibition at the Brooklyn Library for an interview aired on Thursday (October 26, 223), and the Billionaire rapper
Apple Has Entered The Catalog Acquisition Race
BIS Records announced on Monday (September 5, 2023) that they have been acquired by Apple after 50 years in the music business as a classical music label. Apple acquired the Swedish classical
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
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
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
Billboard’s Power 100 Woman Sherrese Clarke Soares Has A Billion Dollars For Music Catalogues
An interview with Billboard’s 2022 Power 100 Woman Sherrese Clarke Soares took over five months. The certified boss lady with a billion dollar budget to buy music catalogues is the co-founder and CEO of HarbourView
Sashi Concert Series Returns In 2024, Eyes On Lucrative Streaming Market
Sashi, the Jamaican Hip Hop and dancehall concert series founded by Horatio Hamilton that featured the likes of Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Eve and NEXT is set to make a return in
Walshy Fire Says Every Artist Should Co-own Their Music Masters
Grammy Award-winning producer Walshy Fire has been at the forefront of many top hits. From Ellie Goulding to Koffee to Chronixx, he has been instrumental in the careers of music’s biggest superstars
Stephen Schwarzman Made $1 Billion In 2022 From Owning Music Catalogs and More
Stephen Schwarzman, Blackstone Group’s chief executive made a record US$1 Billion for a second year straight according to the Financial Times. The billionaire received record income of nearly $1.3bn in 2022, as