JADE’s Hit Uses Motown Legend—But She Won’t See a Dime From It
Jade sacrificed all royalties on her hit song sampling The Supremes. Why would a chart-topping artist give up everything for Motown magic? Her strategy changes the game.
Category: Music Publishing
Spirit Music Makes Bold Move: HARDY Catalog Deal Includes Future Songs
Spirit Music Group bets big on HARDY with a deal grabbing both existing hits and songs not yet written. Future country royalties could be worth millions. Creators are watching.
Country’S Most Elusive Hitmaker Scooter Carusoe Signs Bold New Deal With Two Powerhouse Publishers
Country’s “mystery man” Scooter Carusoe defies industry norms, partnering with two publishing powerhouses while keeping his identity hidden. His secretive success includes 20 #1 hits with superstars. The songwriter everyone knows but nobody sees just changed the game.
After a Decade of Silence, Producer Behind Lil Wayne’s ‘Carter III’ Forces UMG to Pay Up
After a decade of unpaid royalties, “A Milli” producer Bangladesh finally forced Universal Music Group to pay up. Major labels continue silencing creative voices. Justice has a price tag.
RAYE Honoured by Ivors Academy After Taking On Streaming Giants Over Songwriter Pay
While superstars cash in, songwriters starve. RAYE fights back against streaming giants, earning prestigious Ivors Academy honour for her bold advocacy. Her battle changes the industry forever.
Rising Hitmaker Lee Starr Joins Eclipse Music Group—Is Nashville’s Publishing Scene Shifting?
Nashville’s publishing landscape quakes as Lee Starr—creator of “My Boy” and “I Hate Alabama”—joins boutique Eclipse Music Group. Is this the beginning of big publishers’ downfall?
Monti Olson Takes Command of BMG North America to Supercharge Signings and Catalog Deals
Can BMG’s unlikely hiring of Monti Olson transform North America’s music publishing landscape? His aggressive signing strategy and catalog acquisition expertise arrive at a pivotal moment for the industry. The future of music rights hangs in the balance.
Grammy-Winning Hitmaker’s Catalog Snapped Up by Boutique Publisher Dynamite Songs
While major labels fight over superstar catalogs, Dynamite Songs quietly acquires hidden gems from Grammy winners. Their unique approach lets artists keep their creative freedom. Small catalogs have never been this valuable.
Why Nashville’s Next Music Publishing Summit Could Reshape Everything for Songwriters
Nashville’s Music Publishing Summit will either secure songwriters’ futures or leave them in financial ruin. Digital royalties hang in the balance. Industry giants are taking sides.
Proof’s Music Rights Return to Family Hands—Wife and Son Take Control of His Legacy
After 17 years of legal battles, Proof’s widow and son finally win back his music legacy. His unreleased tracks now stream while his family controls his empire. Justice arrives when fans least expected it.