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[Annie]

I don't know what this will mean for his music but I sure hope FM & NSN will get a new vinyl one day



https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/hipgnosis-buys-music-catalog-from-grammy-winning-songwriter-producer-rodney-jerkins/

Hipgnosis Songs Fund has acquired again.

This time, the UK based company has bought the music catalog of four-time Grammy winner Rodney Jerkins (aka Darkchild).

Hipgnosis has acquired 100% of Jerkins' Writer's Share of Income in his early works and 100% of his Publishing interest and Writer's Share of Income in his later works, which in total comprise 982 songs.

Jerkins will also be joining the Advisory Board of Hipgnosis' Investment Advisor,  The Family (Music) Limited, with immediate effect.

[Annie]

Rodney Jerkins is a producer, rapper, composer and songwriter who rose to prominence in 1997 having co-written, arranged and produced five songs for Mary J. Blige's US No.1 and 3x US platinum certified album Share My World, including the hit single I Can Love You.

Following this in 1998, Rodney Jerkins co-wrote and produced the majority of Brandy's Never Say Never album which has sold over 17 million copies worldwide, including the hit single The Boy Is Mine, which was nominated for three Grammy Awards, winning Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and was the best-selling song of the year in the US.


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[Annie]

Merck Mercuriadis, Founder of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited and The Family (Music) Limited, said:  "If you are talking songs of cultural importance you only need to say Darkchild and everyone in the world knows you are talking about the very best of the very best. "Rodney has created magic every step of the way in his magical career and we owe him a debt of gratitude for making the airwaves such a wonderful place over the last 25 years.

"I am delighted to welcome him to the Hipgnosis Family and our Advisory Board. Nile Rodgers, The-Dream, Dave Stewart, Giorgio Tuinfort, Starrah and I all look forward to his contributions."

Rodney Jerkins added: "My relationship with Hipgnosis represents a relationship of mutual trust: Hipgnosis has placed its trust in me as an advisor, and I have entrusted Hipgnosis to manage a catalog that I have nurtured for 25+ years.

"I have no doubt that Merck and Hipgnosis are the right home for my catalog because they have demonstrated that they appreciate the art and craft that underlie the copyright and have constantly supported music creators.

"I'm thankful for the music that God has enabled me to develop these past 25 years, and I'm excited, inspired, and motivated for what the future holds in the next phase of my career."

[reekz]

How much did he sale it for? 

[Annie]

They didn't say :/

Wow timbaland, the dream, sean garrett..
https://www.hipgnosissongs.com/catalogues

[Gilgamesh.]

I know he doesn't need the money so why the hell would he do that?

[🦚]

I know he doesn't need the money so why the hell would he do that?

He doesn't own any of these songs and im sure at this point he has made all the bulk amount of money he was going to make of publishing. Most of his massive hits are 20+ years. Its a great way to see 1 more big paycheck.

Now why The-Dream did it while single ladies and umbrella are still fairly young...makes no damn sense to me.

[Cuban0]

Yes @ NSN selling over 17 million

[Nine]

Is he broke?

[🦚]

Is he broke?

R u?

[GLOCK]

Poor king 

[I. Hate. Monica.]

what the fuck

[reekz]

I know he doesn't need the money so why the hell would he do that?

He doesn't own any of these songs and im sure at this point he has made all the bulk amount of money he was going to make of publishing. Most of his massive hits are 20+ years. Its a great way to see 1 more big paycheck.

Now why The-Dream did it while single ladies and umbrella are still fairly young...makes no damn sense to me.

Say My Name still gets major play. Way more than Singles Ladies and Umbrella.

[Annie]

I think he gets a paycheck for his music and maybe he gets a job at the fund? 

"I am delighted to welcome him to the Hipgnosis Family and our Advisory Board. Nile Rodgers, The-Dream, Dave Stewart, Giorgio Tuinfort, Starrah and I all look forward to his contributions."

[Annie]

I know he doesn't need the money so why the hell would he do that?

He doesn't own any of these songs and im sure at this point he has made all the bulk amount of money he was going to make of publishing. Most of his massive hits are 20+ years. Its a great way to see 1 more big paycheck.

Now why The-Dream did it while single ladies and umbrella are still fairly young...makes no damn sense to me.

Wait so you think he doesn't own them?