Patti LaBelle Closes Royalties Deal With Music Publisher Primary Wave, Covering Entire Music Catalog
Patti LaBelle has struck a deal with Primary Wave.
LaBelle, the independent publisher, has closed a deal with the legendary artist for the income stream from her royalties, according to The Hollywood Reporter. This will include LaBelle’s full catalog, which includes 18 studio albums and three live albums. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, the outlet reported.
“We are so honored to be in business with a legend such as Ms. LaBelle. She’s a true icon and trailblazer. We are looking forward to doing great things together,” Primary Wave’s Steven Greener said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
LaBelle’s hits over the years include “On My Own,” “New Attitude,” and “Lady Marmalade,” which regained momentum after it was covered by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, and Lil’ Kim in the movie “Moulin Rouge!” (2001). “If Only You Knew,” which was released in 1983, is a personal favorite of LaBelle.
“I enjoy ‘If Only You Knew.’ It’s a hard song to sing, but I can still sing it. Those notes at the end: I’m amazed every time they come out. So that’s one of my favorites for that reason,” she told Billboard.
LaBelle’s music catalog now joins the running collection of popular songs represented by Primary Wave, which includes more than 1,000 Top 10 singles and over 400 #1 hits, according to information on the publishing company’s website.
More recently, Primary Wave closed a deal with Notorious B.I.G.’s estate. As AFROTECH™ previously told you, Primary Wave has a 50% stake in his estate in a deal rumored to be in the “eight figures.”
“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,” the company said in a statement, according to Variety.
