R&B From Babyface
Collect royalties from this R&B catalog highlighted by singles from the 11-time Grammy winner Babyface and more.
- Closed December 19, 2017
- Life-of-rights term
- Musical Composition
- ASCAP
About This Auction
- $12,977
- Musical Composition
- Public Performance
- No
- Distributors
- ASCAP
- Sources
- Internet Streaming, AM/FM & Satellite Radio, TV/Film/Commercial Performances, etc.
- Life of author + 70 years
- First Payment
- January 2018
- Starting Price
- $22,000
- Bidding Increment
- $1,000
- Closing Price
- $81,000
- End Date
- December 19, 2017, 3:19 PM MST
- Buyer Fees
- $250 ASCAP Assignment Fee
Description
This catalog features royalties generated by legendary singer and producer Babyface along with other R&B artists. In the last 12 months, this collection has earned $12,977 of income.
Four songs from Babyface's 2015 album Return of the Tender Lover anchor this catalog — accounting for 81% of historic earnings. Return of the Tender Lover is Babyface's tenth studio album, paying homage to his classic 1989 album, Tender Lover. The album was also Babyface's first solo album of new studio material in 10 years. Return of the Tender Lover peaked at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 and No. 5 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
“We've Got Love” was the lead single from the album and is the catalog's biggest earner with 47% of royalties. Along with “We've Got Love” is the title “Exceptional,” which brings in 33% of revenue. Rounding out the Babyface tracks included in the auction are “Something Bout You" and "Our Love."
This collection also contains the songs “Brokenhearted” from pop duo Kalin and Miles, “L.A.N.C.E” featuring June's Diary and “Perfect” performed by Christian hip-hop artist Tedashii.
Key Drivers
1.) Likely the most interesting aspect of this catalog is Babyface himself. Known for his skills not only as a singer, he's also a multifaceted musician, songwriter and record producer. He has written and produced more than 20 No. 1 R&B hits throughout his career and amassed 11 Grammy Awards.
2.) Since the majority of earnings come from Babyface's recent album, Return of the Tender Lover, it's no surprise that radio is the largest source of revenue. Radio earnings account for 70% of this catalog's earnings to-date. Although the radio income is beginning to level off, these royalties are still coming in.
Songs that experience significant radio play often build a foundation of streaming and other types of income as the radio royalties begin to slow down. Streaming accounts for 13% of the catalog's royalties thus far. Streaming royalties are on the rise worldwide. If you're interested in learning more about streaming revenues' significant growth across the industry, click here.
3.) Babyface has a tour on the books beginning in January through early March 2018. Since Return of the Tender Lover is Babyface's latest release, a tour can help draw interest to the album from new listeners and reengage existing fans. Finally, Babyface is said to be currently working on a new solo album, which can also bring interest and awareness to an artist's back catalog.
What is being sold?
100% of the seller's interest in the songwriter's & of royalties attributable to the seller's catalog of musical work. See the “Financials” tab for a full track list.
How does this asset make money?
Every time “We've Got Love” or any song in this catalog, is played on the radio, Sirius XM, Spotify, or any other type of , you earn royalties. Royalty Exchange will administer payments from ASCAP and the first distribution you will receive is January 2018.
About the Royalty Distributor
ASCAP is the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. It is a membership association of more than 575,000 composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers of every kind of music. ASCAP also represents music creators worldwide through agreements with affiliated international societies.
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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