Listing 5860
J. Cole, E-40, 2Pac, B-Legit + more - Songwriting Royalties
- BMI
- Hip-Hop
- Streaming Heavy
- 2Pac
- J. Cole
- E-40
- B-Legit
- Songwriter
- West Coast
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$111,500
10.46 x LTM
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Offer History
$120,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$111,500
Buyer 4 made 2 years ago
Accepted$120,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$111,000
Buyer 8 made 2 years ago
$110,000
Buyer 4 made 2 years ago
Increased
About
- $10,663
- 3-Year Average
- $9,064
- Earnings Since 2014
- $48,221
- 17.61 Years
- Works Included
- 328
- $**,***
- $35,000
- 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 catalog features legendary hip-hop artists such as J. Cole, E-40, 2Pac, B-Legit, Project Pat, Mystikal, The Click, and others.
Over the past five years, the catalog's earnings have steadily increased, with a major surge between Year 2 and Year 4, driven primarily by streaming gains from top tracks, as the annual growth rate jumped from 3% to 44%. After this spike, growth moderated to 9% in Year 5, indicating the catalog's revenue stream may be stabilizing. Overall, the catalog boasts a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 23%.
The listing features notbale diversity with 38% of the top earning tracks outside of the Top 5.
With a Dollar Age of 17.61 years, the catalog comprises a mature collection with a proven track record of generating royalties, suggesting a lower risk profile due to the more predictable earnings of older songs.
Artist & Song Information
"No Role Modelz," from J. Cole's 2014 album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, features a smooth instrumental and a sample from Project Pat's "Don't Save Her." Despite not being an official single, it became one of J. Cole's most popular tracks, with over 2.3 billion Spotify streams and Platinum certification, remaining a fan favorite in his catalog.
"Captain Save Em Thoe," featured on E-40's 1993 The Mail Man EP, played a key role in elevating his status in rap, blending his unique slang with the G-funk sound of West Coast hip-hop. The song gained further cultural relevance when included in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, introducing E-40's early work to a new generation and solidifying its influence in hip-hop.
"City 2 City" by B-Legit, from his 1996 album The Hemp Museum, is a West Coast hip-hop track with deep basslines, smooth synths, and B-Legit's laid-back flow. A fan favorite, it represents the hustler lifestyle and helped shape Bay Area rap in the 1990s.
"Ain't Hard 2 Find," from 2Pac's 1996 album All Eyez on Me, features E-40, B-Legit, C-Bo, and D-Shot. Though not a single, it stands out for its portrayal of street life and West Coast unity, solidifying 2Pac's connection to the Bay Area and contributing to the album's legacy in hip-hop.
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 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $4,767 | $6,663 | $8,754 | $10,971 | $2,311 |
* 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
"NO ROLE MODELZ" has shown consistent growth over the past five years, boasting an impressive CAGR of 49%. Its royalty earnings have increased annually, making up an ever-larger share of the catalog’s overall revenue. The song has garnered an astounding 2.3 billion streams on Spotify, with a playlist reach of 75.6 million.
"CAPTAIN SAVE EM THOE" has a strong CAGR of 58%, though its earnings have been somewhat volatile. The track has accumulated nearly 50 million streams on Spotify, with a playlist reach of 1.2 million.
"CITY 2 CITY" presents a high CAGR of 68%, primarily driven by a significant leap in its fourth year.
"AIN'T HARD 2 FIND" has experienced steady growth with a moderate CAGR of 27%. The song has nearly 16 million Spotify streams and a playlist reach of over 750,000.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No Role Modelz | $2,539 | 24% |
| Captain Save Em Thoe | $2,442 | 23% |
| City 2 City | $1,082 | 10% |
| Grapevine | $349 | 3% |
| Ain T Hard 2 Find | $226 | 2% |
| Other | $4,025 | 38% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | $10,663 | 100% |
Sources
Streaming has been the largest source of earnings, accounting for more than half of the total revenue over the past five years. Streaming royalties saw consistent growth during the first four years, with a CAGR of 27%.
International earnings ranked as the second-largest revenue source, with a CAGR of 11%.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $6,521 | 61% |
| International Sources | $2,809 | 26% |
| Streaming | $2,195 | 78% |
| TV and Film | $338 | 12% |
| Live Performance | $89 | 3% |
| Radio | $19 | 1% |
| Other | $169 | 6% |
| TV and Film | $335 | 3% |
| Satellite Radio | $297 | 3% |
| Streaming Video | $252 | 2% |
| Other | $449 | 4% |
* 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.