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The family of The Notorious B.I.G. has struck a deal with Primary Wave Music for the late MC’s catalog and more.
As reported by Variety, the estate of Biggie Smalls has partnered with the music giant in an agreement that includes his publishing rights, master recordings, image, name and likeness. This would allow the agency to negotiate on the estate’s behalf and leverage the assets so The Notorious B.I.G.’s legacy lives on via strategic placements and arrangements.
While terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed, the Wall Street Journal reports that Primary Wave Music is acquiring 50% into the estate, which the business magazine estimates being valued at $200 million dollars. In the feature, WSJ details the late Voletta Wallace’s journey to organize Biggie’s affairs ever since his passing in 1997, which included negotiating a higher split from Bad Boy Entertainment for his music publishing.
“The estate and Primary Wave will collaborate on all business moving forward in an effort to continue the incredible and innovative work done thus far with one goal in mind, to keep the legacy of the Notorious B.I.G. alive,” a press release reads. According to the Hollywood Reporter B.I.G.’s former management team Mark Pitts and Wayne Barrow will represent the estate. Voletta Wallace passed away Feb. 21 at the age 78.
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You can add Jermaine Dupri to the growing list of musicians who are leveraging their material. He has partnered with Create Music Group for a publishing deal for So So Def Records.
As reported by Variety Magazine the music mogul has gone into partnership with Create Music Group. The multi-year agreement allows the Los Angeles, California music company to monetize not only Jermaine Dupri’s publishing as a writer and producer but also the back catalog for So So Def Records. Not only will deal include his stellar catalog but an appointment as Creative Director at CMG that will allow him sign new acts and release new music.
The “Welcome To Atlanta” rapper expressed his enthusiasm in a statement. “I have been looking for a home for the entire So So Def brand so I can continue to do what I started,” he said. Jonathan Strauss, CEO & founder of Create Music Group, also detailed his excitement saying “Jermaine has been one of the most successful and impactful forces in music for the last three decades. We are honored that he and his team have decided to partner with us for both his catalog and future output.”
Included in the So So Def Records catalog are several hallmark Hip-Hop and R&B albums including releases from Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri’s debut album Life In 1472.
Avex USA and Brandon Silverstein Publishing have jointly signed 23-year-old hitmaker Jasper Harris to a global publishing agreement. The producer behind Jack Harlow’s “First Class,” Post Malone and Doja Cat’s “I Like You,” and Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar’s “Family Ties” and more, he will begin working with Avex and Brandon Silverstein Publishing later this year.
Harris is nominated for four nods at the upcoming Grammy Awards for his recent work, including best rap album (Come Home the Kids Miss You by Jack Harlow and I Never Liked You by Future), best melodic rap performance (“First Class” by Jack Harlow), and best pop duo/group performance (“I Like You” by Post Malone and Doja Cat).
Brandon Silverstein Publishing is the re-branding of S10 Publishing. Over the last few years, the boutique publishing house and Avex USA, the American branch of Japanese music and entertainment company Avex Group, have signed talents like “Peaches” writer HARV, Jamaican singer Shenseea, The Kid LAROI collaborator and Internet Money member Cxdy, “Build a Bitch” co-writer David Arkwright, “Stunnin’” producer Declan Hoy, and Travis Scott, Bad Bunny and Future writer/producer KOSA. Since its founding, their joint publishing clients have earned three No. 1 Top 40 US radio hits.
“All of us at Avex have fallen in love with Jasper and his music. He’s an incredible talent,” says Naoki Osada, CEO of Avex USA. “We have a fresh and diverse team that is hugely excited and grateful to be working with Jasper and his management to support his vision globally through Avex.”
Brandon Silverstein, founder and CEO of Brandon Silverstein Publishing, says he is “incredibly excited to welcome Jasper to the publishing family. I’m grateful for his trust in the team and could not be more confident in his ability to become the biggest producer in the world. We look forward to making history alongside both Jasper and his amazing management team.”
Harris adds, “I am incredibly grateful to be joining the Avex and Silverstein publishing team. They’re such a strong and dynamic group, and their passion for my music combined with their global reach feels like the most natural combination as I enter the next phase of my career. We are so like-minded in our goals and I couldn’t be more excited for our future together”
“Jasper’s an exceptional young man with an endless dedication to his craft. We want to thank Brandon, Naoki, Lucas, and the whole Avex/Silverstein team for their belief in him. We couldn’t be more excited to be working together,” says Sam French and Mason Klein of Mixed Management.
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