Listing 6035
Producer Royalties for Jay-Z - Sound Recording

- Streaming Heavy
- Hip-Hop
- Universal Music Group Recordings
- Jay-Z
- High Dollar Age
- Sound Recording
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$90,001
11.46 x LTM
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31 offers made by 16 buyers
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Offer History
$90,001
Buyer 14 made 1 year ago
Buyer OfferBuyer Counteroffer$97,000
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$90,000
Buyer 14 made 1 year ago
$97,000
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$81,401
Buyer 7 made 1 year ago
About
- $7,855
- 3-Year Average
- $7,980
- Earnings Since 2021
- $29,498
- 27.42 Years
- Works Included
- 10
- $**,***
- $56,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Life of Rights
- Sound Recording
- Sales, Streaming, Sync
- No
- Payor
- Universal Music Group Recordings
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
The catalog features producer royalties from several well-known Jay-Z tracks, including notable collaborations with Babyface and Foxy Brown.
Over the past three years, it has delivered a steady stream of royalty income, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.05%.
Earnings have also remained remarkably consistent, with just a 1.5% difference between the Last 12 Months and the 3-Year Average.
With a substantial Dollar Age of 27.42 years, this catalog reflects a long track record of stable income. Older catalogs like this one typically offer more predictable and reliable royalty streams—making it a compelling option for long-term investors.
Artist & Song Information
"Imaginary Player", released in 1997, by Jay-Z, from his album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, delivers a smooth, laid-back beat and sharp commentary on authenticity in the rap industry. Produced by Prestige and Sean "Puffy" Combs, the track showcases Jay-Z’s lyrical prowess as he critiques the superficiality he observes in other rappers, contrasting his real wealth and hustle with their pretenses. Known for its honesty and clever wordplay, "Imaginary Player" remains a fan favorite, celebrated for its polished production and insight into Jay-Z's path to success.
"(Always Be My) Sunshine," released in 1997, is a standout single by Jay-Z from his second studio album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. Featuring the R&B vocals of Babyface and a dynamic verse from Foxy Brown, the track blends pop-oriented sounds with a smooth, radio-friendly appeal. Departing from the grittier tone of Reasonable Doubt, the song showcases Jay-Z's versatility and ability to experiment with different styles. It achieved notable chart success, peaking at number 95 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 37 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, with its polished production drawing praise from critics.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Half-yearly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Unreported
- Net
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $5,559 | $8,304 | $7,780 | $7,855 |
Works
"Imaginary Players" has shown an impressive CAGR of 28.01%. Its contribution to overall earnings has also grown significantly, rising from 59% in Year 1 to 75% in the most recent year. It has accumulated 17 million streams on Spotify and has a playlist reach exceeding 630,000.
"(Always Be My) Sunshine" has maintained a notable share of overall earnings, ranging between 21% and 36%.
The "Other" category reflects a negative amount, primarily due to reserves being deducted from earnings—a common occurrence in sound recording royalties.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Imaginary Players | $6,012 | 75% |
| (always Be My) Sunshine | $1,666 | 21% |
| In My Lifetime,vol.1 | $177 | 2% |
| Tot_prior_resv | $63 | 1% |
| Streets Is Watching | $2 | 0% |
| Other | -$64 | -1% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Recording | $7,855 | 100% |
Sources
US streaming is the primary income source, accounting for over 77% of total earnings in the first year and rising to 86% in the most recent year. This revenue stream has shown consistent growth, with a CAGR of 18.04%.
International earnings rank as the second-largest income source, contributing between 11% and 21% of total earnings over a three-year period.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $6,773 | 86% |
| International Sources | $854 | 11% |
| Streaming | $815 | 95% |
| Download | $2 | 0% |
| Other | $37 | 4% |
| Retail Plays | $38 | 0% |
| Download | $9 | 0% |
| Other | $181 | 2% |
* 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 | Alternate ID |
|---|---|---|
| (ALWAYS BE MY) SUNSHINE | USDJ20200123 | USUM70977002, USUM70977006, USRL19700630, USDJ20301656, USDJ20301664 |
| Ending_Resv | Ending_Resv_50174974 | |
| IMAGINARY PLAYERS | USUM70819230 | |
| IMAGINARY PLAYERS | USUM70819234 | USRL19700626 |
| IN MY LIFETIME,VOL.1 | 73145364262 | 073145363921, 73145363921, 073145363922, 073145364262, 73145363922 |
| STREETS IS WATCHING | 060249862840 | |
| STREETS IS WATCHING | 060251756412 | |
| THE ROC FILES EX - ALWAYS BE MY SUNSHINE-USDJ20301656 | 060249861534 | |
| THE ROC FILES VOLUME | 060249861535 | |
| Tot_Prior_Resv | Tot_Prior_Resv_50174974 |