Listing 5775
Royalties From Adina Howard’s “Freak Like Me”
- ASCAP
- Adina Howard
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Hip-Hop
- The Sugababes
- R&B/Soul
- …
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Sale Price
$30,000
10.66 x LTM
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Offer History
$30,000
Buyer 12 made 2 years ago
Accepted$26,600
Buyer 11 made 2 years ago
$26,400
Buyer 10 made 2 years ago
Buyer Offer (Rejected)Buyer Counteroffer (Rejected)$34,000
Seller made 2 years ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$26,000
Buyer 10 made 2 years ago
About
- $2,813
- 3-Year Average
- —
- Earnings Since 2022
- $5,873
- 28.30 Years
- Works Included
- 5
- $**,***
- $14,000
- 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
Adina Howard is an influential American R&B singer who rose to fame in the mid-1990s. This listing features her 1995 hit, “Freak Like Me.”
Over the last two years the catalog has demonstrated a growth Rate of 27.96%. The catalog's average earnings (Mean) over the two years stands at $2,506. The Dollar Age is 28.36. This figure is a weighted measurement of how long the songs that have earned royalties. A higher Dollar Age generally signifies that a catalog's royalty earnings are more likely to be stable.
Artist & Song Information
"Freak Like Me" is a single by American R&B singer Adina Howard. It was released on January 25, 1995, as the lead single from her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride? This platinum-certified track soared to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became an anthem of female empowerment. "Freak Like Me" is a cultural milestone that redefined the landscape of 90s R&B.
"Freakend" by Megan Thee Stallion was released in 2021 as part of her compilation album, Something for Thee Hotties. The song features a prominent sample of Adina Howard's "Freak Like Me." It is a dynamic track that showcases her trademark blend of confident, sexually assertive lyrics and infectious beats. "Freak Like Me" by the Sugababes, released on April 22, 2002, is a notable track that blends elements from Adina Howard's hit of the same name and Gary Numan's 1979 track "Are 'Friends' Electric?"
Other Information
Exclusions. Please note “Freak” by R3hab & Quintino and “Free.k” by Pitbull include samples of Adina Howard’s “Freak Like Me” but are not included in this listing.
Data Note. Earnings data is not available prior to 1Q2022.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Quarterly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Net
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $2,131 | $2,661 | $1,081 |
* 2024 earnings have not been paid for the entire year.
Works
"Freak Like Me," released in 1995, has been the primary driver of income in the catalog, contributing over 90% of the total earnings in both years. Its annual income has increased from $1,998 in Year 1 to $2,692 in Year 2.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freak Like Me | $2,692 | 96% |
| Freakend | $92 | 3% |
| Freak Like Me (sugababes) | $28 | 1% |
| Freaky Deaky | $2 | 0% |
| Freaky Girls | $0 | 0% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | $2,813 | 100% |
Sources
Streaming provides the greatest percentage of overall earnings for the catalog. From year 1 to year 2, there was a 30.67% growth in streaming royalties.
The second-largest source of income is radio. It contributed to about 16% of overall earnings in year 2.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming | $1,652 | 59% |
| Radio | $450 | 16% |
| Satellite Radio | $286 | 10% |
| TV and Film | $77 | 3% |
| Retail Plays | $33 | 1% |
| Other | $317 | 11% |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FREAK LIKE ME | 360316801 | |
| FREAK LIKE ME (Sugababes) | AT360528743 | 360528743 |
| FREAKEND | 914448744 | |
| FREAKY DEAKY | 915105147 | |
| FREAKY GIRLS | 910807716 |