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Publishing From R&B Single “Cookie”

This single song auction features publishing income generated by the R&B single “Cookie” from R. Kelly.

Artwork for Publishing From R&B Single “Cookie”
  • Closed May 29, 2019
  • Life-of-rights term
  • $1,703 last 12 months
  • Musical Composition
  • Publisher (World)
  • The Administration MP

About This Auction

$1,703
Dollar Age
~ 5.50 Years
Track List
Track List
Musical Composition
Interests Included
Publisher (World)
Mechanical, Public Performance, Sync
No
Distributors
The Administration MP
Sources
Internet Streaming, AM/FM & Satellite Radio, Digital Downloads, CD Sales, TV/Film/Commercial Placements & Performances, etc.
Life of author + 70 years
First Distribution
August 15, 2019
Distribution Frequency
Quarterly
Starting Price
$7,200
Bidding Increment
$150
Closing Price
$11,550
End Date
May 29, 2019, 1:00 PM MDT
Buyer Fees
$500‡

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Description

As the winning bidder, you will collect from publishing royalties which include mechanical, , and sync income for the R&B single “Cookie” performed by R. Kelly.

Mechanical royalties are the leading contributing source bringing in 63% of revenue in the last year. The track’s mechanical earnings saw the second best year-over-year stability of the various income groups. Public performance earnings account for nearly a quarter of the song’s royalties in the last 12 months.

Released in 2013, “Cookie” had success hitting No. 49 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop chart. To date, the song has over 36 million spins on Spotify. “Cookie” was also featured in the 2015 feature film Magic Mike XXL and released on the accompanying soundtrack. Every time the film airs on TV or is streamed on demand, a royalty is generated for “Cookie.”

Key Drivers

Income Mix. The winner of this auction can receive income in various ways:

  • Mechanical: Royalties paid to songwriters and artists when music is sold (think CD or vinyl) but also when music is streamed (streaming mechanicals) “on-demand” (like Spotify).

  • Performance: Royalties paid to songwriters when music is performed publicly. Music played over the radio, in a restaurant or bar, or over a service like Spotify or Pandora is considered a .

  • YouTube Digital Video: Royalties paid to songwriters and publishers when music is played on YouTube and any revenue generated on the YouTube platform by the music.

  • Synchronization: Royalties paid to songwriters and publishers for the licensing of a song in music for a movie, TV show, or commercial.

About the Royalty Distributor

The Administration MP is a music publishing service for songwriters, producers, beat-makers, and artists. The Administration MP registers, licenses, administers, and most importantly, collects royalties around the world, for their customers.

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.

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