Britney Spears has sold her entire music catalog to Primary Wave. The deal, reportedly worth around USD 200 million, includes hits like '...Baby One More Time' and 'Toxic', adding her to a list of artists selling their rights.
Global pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalog to independent publisher Primary Wave. According to Deadline, the deal includes Spears' biggest chart-toppers such as '... Baby One More Time,' 'Oops! ... I Did It Again,' 'Toxic,' 'Sometimes,' 'Lucky,' and 'I'm a Slave 4 U,' among many others.
Details of the Multi-Million Dollar Deal
A report by TMZ, which first broke the news, stated that the agreement was signed on December 30. While the official financial details have not been disclosed. As per TMZ, the deal is believed to be in the range of the USD 200 million agreement Justin Bieber secured in 2023 when he sold his catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Capital.
Iconic Hits Included in the Sale
In addition to her early breakout hits, the transaction reportedly covers tracks including 'Circus,' 'If U Seek Amy,' 'Gimme More,' 'Womanizer,' 'Stronger,' 'Till The World Ends,' 'Everytime,' 'Piece of Me,' and 'I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman,' among others.
A Growing Trend Among Music Heavyweights
With this move, Spears joins a growing list of global music heavyweights who have sold their catalogs in recent years, including Shakira, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, KISS, Neil Young and Randy Newman.
About Primary Wave
Primary Wave represents an expansive roster of legendary artists such as Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Whitney Houston, Prince, Aerosmith and Def Leppard. (ANI)
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