Listing 5444
Beastie Boys, Parliament Funkadelic + More - Songwriter Royalties
- BMI
- Beastie Boys
- Parliament Funkadelic
- Songwriter
- …
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Sale Price
$16,500
16.50 x LTM
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$16,500
Buyer 2 made 2 years ago
Accepted$14,100
Buyer 5 made 2 years ago
Buyer Offer (Rejected)Buyer Counteroffer (Rejected)$16,500
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$13,500
Buyer 5 made 2 years ago
Buyer Offer (Rejected)Buyer Counteroffer (Rejected)$18,000
Seller made 2 years ago
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About
- $1,000
- 3-Year Average
- $726
- Earnings Since 2021
- $2,178
- 31.71 Years
- Works Included
- 32
- $*,***
- $4,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Musical Composition
- Public Performance
- No
- Payor
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This listing features a mix of hip-hop and funk, showcasing the prowess of several of the most prominent artists in their respective genres. True icons.
From an investment perspective, an important factor of the catalog is its Dollar Age of 31.41. This figure indicates that the songs in the catalog have been earning for a significant period of time. The higher the Dollar Age, the more stable the royalty earnings tend to be.
Artist & Song Information
"Hey Ladies" by the Beastie Boys from their second studio album "Paul's Boutique", is an iconic track that blends hip-hop with funk-infused samples. It was one of the first songs to showcase the Beastie Boys' evolution from punk rock to a more complex, sample-heavy sound, marking a significant point in the group's career. The song was a commercial success and continues to be a fan favorite.
"Pumpin It Up" by P-Funk All Stars is an example of George Clinton's pioneering funk sound. As one of the foremost innovators in the genre, Clinton's work has had a profound influence on a range of artists across different music styles. His ability to craft catchy, rhythmic beats paired with his distinctive vocal style makes this a standout track in his extensive discography.
"Wizard of Finance" by Parliament is another funk masterpiece that showcases Clinton's songwriting abilities and his knack for creating memorable hooks. Parliament, is a funk collective known for their psychedelic sound and theatrical performances.
Other Information
Earnings Note. Statements prior to 1Q2021 are unavailable.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Quarterly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Net
Note: BMI earnings are reported for the period in which they were earned, not for the period they are paid.
Note: BMI’s Q2-2020 distribution includes non-recurring settlement payments from the Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC). The settlement represents a rate increase for radio performances in years 2017-2019. You can view the amount of the settlement in the Raw Data file under the “raw_music_user” column with the label: “RMLC2017 STLMNT”, “RMLC2018 STLMNT” and “RMLC2019 STLMNT.”
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $706 | $1,002 | $471 |
* 2023 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
"HEY LADIES", released in 1989, leads the pack with a significant portion of overall earnings, representing 61% and 67% in Year 1 and Year 2 respectively. This song also showed a robust annual growth of 38% in the most recent year over the previous.
"PUMPIN IT UP", released in 1983, showed the highest growth rate among all songs, growing 112% in the most recent year over the previous.
"WIZARD OF FINANCE", released in 1977, demonstrated moderate growth of nearly 10% in the most recent year over the previous and a consistent contribution to overall earnings.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hey Ladies | $668 | 67% |
| Pumpin It Up | $96 | 10% |
| Wizard Of Finance | $64 | 6% |
| Thumparella | $51 | 5% |
| What Do You Want | $20 | 2% |
| Other | $100 | 10% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | $1,000 | 100% |
Sources
Streaming, Retail Music Service, and Satellite Radio all show a positive growth in royalty earnings.
Streaming has consistently been the most significant contributor to overall earnings, accounting for 39% in the first year and 40% in the second year.
Retail Music Service, music played in businesses (e.g. Muzak), has seen its share increase from nearly 19% to 25% of overall earnings.
Satellite Radio has grown its share from 16% to 22% of overall earnings.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $396 | 40% |
| Retail Plays | $246 | 25% |
| Satellite Radio | $218 | 22% |
| Streaming Video | $26 | 3% |
| Radio | $22 | 2% |
| Other | $92 | 9% |
* Historic royalty income does not guarantee future royalty income. Future royalty income depends upon future sales and licensing revenue generated by the intellectual property associated with this listing. All earnings analysis and investment decisions are investors’ sole responsibility per Royalty Exchange’s Terms of Use.
Media
Included Works
| Work Title | Work ID |
|---|---|
| BUBBLE GUMG GANGSTER | 1794365 |
| CHANGE GONE COME | 6618186 |
| ELECTRO CUTIES | 368783 |
| F ENCOUNTER | 396811 |
| FUNKIN LESSON | 452414 |
| GHETTO WORLD | 6777887 |
| HEY LADIES | 4120458 |
| HOMIE DON T PLAY THAT | 4590982 |
| HYDRAULIC PUMP | 600749 |
| IN TRAFFIC | 2015930 |