Listing 6014
Songwriting Royalties for Flatbush Zombies

- BMI
- Hip-Hop
- Joey Bada$$
- Flatbush Zombies
- Songwriter
- …
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$65,700
7.74 x LTM
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About
- $8,493
- 3-Year Average
- $9,861
- Earnings Since 2016
- $123,041
- 7.88 Years
- Works Included
- 85
- $**,***
- $30,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Musical Composition
- Public Performance
- No
- Payor
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This listing includes the songwriting performance royalties for the iconic hip-hop group Flatbush Zombies.
The catalog demonstrates notable diversity, with 63% of earnings in the last 12 months (LTM) coming from tracks outside the Top 5. It also shows solid stabiity with the LTM and the 3-Year Average differing by only 14%.
With a Dollar Age of 7.88, the catalog reflects a relatively long earning history. This indicates a level of maturity and earnings stability, which is a positive sign for long-term revenue potential.
Artist & Song Information
Flatbush Zombies, formed in 2010 in Flatbush, Brooklyn, is a hip-hop trio consisting of Meechy Darko, Zombie Juice, and Erick Arc Elliott. Known for their psychedelic sound, introspective lyricism, and experimental production, the group gained recognition with mixtapes like D.R.U.G.S. (2012) and BetterOffDEAD (2013). Their debut album, 3001: A Laced Odyssey (2016), debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200, followed by projects like Vacation in Hell (2018) and Now, More Than Ever (2020). As part of the Beast Coast collective, they’ve collaborated with artists like Joey Bada$$ and The Underachievers, releasing the group album Escape from New York in 2019. Their music explores themes such as mental health, drug use, and societal issues, complemented by theatrical visuals and high-energy performances. Flatbush Zombies have built a loyal fan base and remain influential in modern hip-hop through their commitment to artistic integrity and boundary-pushing creativity.
Other Information
Earnings Note. You’ll notice a spike in royalties in 3Q-2019 & 1Q-2020, which is the result of SAMRO (South African PRO) making a catch-up payment (totaling approximately $4,238 & $3,991, respecitvely) for the track “R.I.P.C.D.” Any future catch-up payments will be payable to the winner of this catalog.
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 | $18,916 | $12,370 | $11,345 | $8,385 | $4,081 |
* 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
PALM TREES (2013) has shown a positive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10%. While experiencing a slight dip in years three and four, the song rebounded in year five, maintaining a steady stream of royalties. It has accumulated a combined 140 million views on YouTube.
HEADSTONE (2018) has been streamed over 46 million times on Spotify, with a playlist reach of 1.3 million listeners, and has garnered nearly 30 million combined views on YouTube.
NEW PHONE, WHO DIS? (2016) boasts over 44.5 million streams on Spotify, a playlist reach of 875,000, and more than 12.2 million combined views on YouTube.
The catalog demonstrates significant diversity, with 63% of earnings in LTM coming from tracks outside the Top 5.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Trees | $1,307 | 15% |
| Headstone | $501 | 6% |
| New Phone Who Dis | $480 | 6% |
| Bounce | $419 | 5% |
| This Is It | $418 | 5% |
| Other | $5,368 | 63% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | $8,493 | 100% |
Sources
Streaming sources are the largest contributor to overall earnings, consistently maintaining a significant share of revenue. Over the past five years, they have averaged $6,525 annually.
International earnings, the second-largest contributor, have demonstrated stability over the last three years, with an average annual income of $3,825.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $5,136 | 60% |
| International Sources | $3,090 | 36% |
| Streaming | $2,011 | 65% |
| Live Performance | $683 | 22% |
| Radio | $257 | 8% |
| TV and Film | $82 | 3% |
| Other | $57 | 2% |
| Satellite Radio | $86 | 1% |
| TV and Film | $36 | 0% |
| Live Performance | $31 | 0% |
| Other | $115 | 1% |
* 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 |
|---|---|
| AFTERLIFE | 44850098 |
| ALTO | 52161940 |
| ARIES | 23691699 |
| ASCENSION | 21780998 |
| ASK COURTNEY | 26979969 |
| BEST AMERICAN | 26979975 |
| BIG SHRIMP | 26979833 |
| BLESSINGS | 43801336 |
| BLISS | 62492010 |
| BLOCKS AND AVE S | 67933373 |