Drake & Travis Scott - Songwriting Royalties

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This catalog grew out of a particularly electric moment in hip-hop. The mid-2010s were noisy, competitive years—new artists rising, rivalries playing out in public, streaming reshaping how music traveled. Songs like Drake’s “Back to Back” and “Still Here,” along with Travis Scott’s “The Ends,” weren’t just releases, but moments that captured the energy of the era. 

A decade later, the catalog has quietly become something more valuable than a collection of cultural touchstones: it's a proven, diversified royalty income stream. With a Dollar Age of 10.10 years, these songs have already weathered platform shifts, algorithm changes, and evolving listener habits and kept earning through all of it. Since 2015, the catalog has generated over $213,500 in total royalties across streaming, radio, performance, TV/film, and live sources. That kind of durability is what we often hear royalty buyers are looking for.

The numbers tell part of the story. “Back to Back” alone has surpassed 455 million Spotify streams and nearly 445 million Pandora plays, while tracks like “Still Here,” “6 Man,” and “The Ends” continue to pull steady attention across platforms. Streaming drives more than 83% of the catalog’s revenue, and royalties are divided across more than 40 countries, with meaningful contributions from the U.S., Canada, the U.K., France, Germany, and Australia, reflecting the global reach of both Drake and Travis Scott's fanbases.

And that may be the quiet strength of this catalog. These tracks have already had their headline moments - the feuds, the chart peaks, the cultural flashpoints. What remains is something more durable: $213,500 in proven earnings across a decade, a listener base that spans 40+ countries, and two songs that have never stopped finding new ears. The headlines are history. The royalties are ongoing.

Drake has frequently highlighted Back to Back (2015) and Still Here (2016) as emblematic moments in his mid-2010s run of cultural and commercial dominance. Released during Drake’s highly publicized feud with Meek Mill, “Back to Back” became one of the most impactful diss tracks of the streaming era, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, and receiving a Best Rap Performance nomination at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The following year, “Still Here,” from Drake’s chart-topping album Views, reinforced themes of longevity and resilience, reflecting on his continued relevance amid industry rivalries and shifting trends; although not released as a formal single, it charted on the Hot 100 following the album’s debut and contributed to Views spending 13 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Together, the tracks underscore Drake’s ability to dominate both the competitive landscape of hip-hop and the commercial mainstream during a pivotal period of his career.

Travis Scott's "The Ends" is one of the defining opening moments of his second studio album, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight (2016). Featuring uncredited vocals by André 3000, the track helped set the album's dark, atmospheric tone. Upon the album’s release, “The Ends” charted on the Billboard Hot 100 due to strong streaming activity, contributing to Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Scott’s first No. 1 album in the United States. The song is notable for André 3000’s extended verse, one of his most prominent guest appearances of the mid-2010s. It became a fan-favorite album cut and a key part of the album’s early momentum, helping establish the project’s commercial success.

Earnings Note. You’ll notice a spike in royalties during 3Q 2020. This increase reflects a catch-up payment from BMI totaling approximately $15,000 related to the catalog’s top song, “Still Here.” The payment represents adjusted royalties, primarily from streaming, for performance periods prior to 1Q 2020. Any future catch-up payments will be payable to the buyer of the catalog.

Exchange Rates. Royalties for this asset are reported by SOCAN in CAD. To calculate royalty payments in U.S. Dollars (USD), Royalty Exchange applies the average historical exchange rate for the distribution month (via X-rates.com).

Future royalties will be paid to Royalty Exchange in CAD converted to USD upon receipt, and then paid in USD to the buyer. The receiving bank may increase the exchange rate by up to 2.5% as a transaction fee.