International Pop Music Catalog

With earnings in 60 countries, this global catalog includes songs from pop artists Kylie Minogue, Namie Amuro, Jason Derulo, Cher and more.

Closed April 13, 2017

Life-of-rights term

Musical Composition
BMI

About This Auction

: $2,038

: Musical Composition
: Public Performance
: No
Distributors: BMI
Sources: Internet Streaming, AM/FM & Satellite Radio, TV/Film/Commercial Performances, etc.

: Life of author + 70 years
First Payment: June 2017
Fees: $500 BMI Payee Account Fee*

Starting Price: $10,000
Bidding Increment: $250
Closing Price: $14,500
End Date: April 13, 2017, 3:00 PM MDT

*BMI charges a one-time fee of $500 to open a new payee account, which will be debited from the payee's first royalty distribution. Once opened, multiple royalty streams can be routed to the buyer's payee account. If you already have a BMI payee account, there is no fee.

Description

Invest in a diverse pop music catalog with royalties from across the globe. You will earn with songs performed by Japanese pop star Namie Amuro, Australian songstress Kylie Minogue, as well as popular U.S. artists like Jason Derulo and Cher. Over the last 12 months, the catalog has produced $2,038 in royalties, with 63% of those earnings coming from Japan and the United Kingdom.

Namie Amuro's “Let Me Let You Go” is the biggest earner, contributing 38% of the catalog's royalties. The song was released on Feel, Amuro's 11th studio and second bilingual album in 2013. Feel reached #1 on Japan Weekly Albums Chart as well as #6 on 2013 Japan Yearly Album Chart. The album was also certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). “Let Me Let You Go” has shown steady royalties after an initial 2015 spike, totaling $4,018 thus far. Known in Asia as the Queen of J Pop, it is worth noting that Amuro is currently touring through May 2017. A tour typically gives new listeners and existing fans exposure to artists' back catalog, such as “Let Me Let You Go.”

Next highest earner, is “Les Sex” performed by Kylie Minogue. The song has produced $3,192 since its release in 2014. Off the record Kiss Me Once, the song is part of a specially designed trio of love songs for the album. “Les Sex” is described as Minogue's favorite of the three. Kiss Me Once climbed to #1 on the Australian Albums charts (ARIA) and #2 UK Albums (OCC).

This catalog also includes songs from popular American artists Jason Derulo and Cher. Derulo's “Pick Up the Pieces” is from his certified Gold album Future History. As for Cher, “Woman's World” received two nominations for the 2014 World Music Awards: Best Video and Best Song. The song also hit #1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs. Both artists are staying in front of their fans through touring and new releases. Derulo just released a single from his upcoming fifth studio album, and Cher has hinted at recording new album this year, which would be her 26th.

Key Drivers

1.) Looking at the “Financials” tab, notice that 93% of this catalog's total earnings come from international sources, with the top three earning countries being: Japan, United Kingdom and Australia. Since 2014, this catalog has collected ample earnings abroad, coming from 60 countries and several different artists.

2.) Tours give artists a chance to stay in front of current fans while expanding their reach to new listeners. They also provide fans exposure to artists' back catalog. Namie Amuro, Jason Derulo, and Cher are all currently touring in 2017 and Kylie Minogue has hinted at a 2017 tour.

What is being sold?

100% of the seller's interest in the of royalties attributable to select musical works in the seller's catalog of songs administered by BMI. See the “Financials” tab for a full track list.

How does this asset make money?

Every time “Let Me Let You Go” or any song in this catalog, is played on the radio, Spotify and Pandora or any other type of , you earn royalties. BMI makes payments quarterly and the first distribution you will receive is June 2017.

About the Royalty Distributor

BMI represents more than 10.5 million musical works created and owned by more than 700,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. BMI supports businesses and organizations that play music publicly by offering blanket music licenses that permit them to play more than 10.5 million musical works.

Historic royalty income is no indication of future royalty income. Future royalty income is dependent upon future sales and licensing revenue generated by the sound recordings or compositions associated with this listing.

Financials

Earnings over time, and where they came from.

FAQ

Answers about the term, the bidding and the royalties.

Media

Videos, audio and images from the catalog.