Rod Wave, Chris Brown, + more - Publishing Rights

The listing features popular artists such as Rod Wave, Chris Brown, Mozzy, Usher, Gucci Mane, Kodak Black, and more. 

Streaming Mechanical income earnings have contributed 65% of the overall income in the Last 12 Months, and nearly 40% since 2017. 

Overall, the catalog's five-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) stands at 17%.

The catalog shows a moderate Dollar Age of 6.35 years. Since royalty earnings generally stabilize as they age, the relatively high Dollar Age is a positive sign.

"Dark Clouds" by Rod Wave, from his 2020 album Pray 4 Love, is an emotional track that explores themes of mental health, trauma, and perseverance. The song contributed to the album's success, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Certified double platinum by the RIAA, "Dark Clouds" became a commercial hit with millions of streams and views. It was praised for its emotional depth, solidifying Rod Wave's position in hip-hop as an artist known for vulnerability and introspective lyrics. The song played a key role in elevating his career and influencing others to explore similar themes.

"Pills & Automobiles" by Chris Brown, from his 2017 album Heartbreak on a Full Moon, is a trap-influenced track featuring Yo Gotti, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Kodak Black. It peaked at No. 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA, boosted by strong streaming and radio play. The song became a 2017 summer anthem, showcasing Brown's adaptability to evolving music trends.

"Party" by Chris Brown, featuring Usher and Gucci Mane, is a track from his 2017 album Heartbreak on a Full Moon. Released in December 2016, it blends R&B and hip-hop, peaking at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning double platinum certification from the RIAA. The song's energetic vibe and choreography-heavy music video highlighted Brown's dance skills, while critics praised its production and party appeal.

Earnings Note. Starting in the 3Q2022, royalty payments switched from Bi-Annual to Quarterly. Bi-annual payments have been divided in half in the raw data file to reflect a quarterly trend. 

Earnings Note. You’ll notice a spike in royalties in Q2-2024 from Apple Music making catch-up payments (totaling around $6,000) for many of the catalog's top earners. These payments are a result of adjusted Streaming Mechanical royalties from previous performance periods, following US Streaming Mechanical rate increases mandated  by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB). This asset will continue to benefit from future CRB rate hikes, in addition to any catch-up payments owed by Digital Streaming Providers, which will be payable to the new owner of this catalog.

Earnings Note. You’ll notice a spike in royalties in Q3-2021, 4Q-2021, and 4Q-2022 due to increased earnings from the release of top earner "Dark Clouds". 

This catalog will not be automatically added to the Secondary Market of The Exchange. The winning bidder can contact Royalty Exchange to relist.