BMG acquires music pursuits of Eurodance star Haddaway

BMG has acquired the royalty pursuits within the recordings of multi-Platinum Eurodance begin Haddaway.

The settlement consists of the royalties from Haddaway’s recorded catalog together with his 1993 Platinum-certified debut album, The Album (often known as Haddaway within the US).

Right this moment’s information marks the most recent deal for BMG, which simply final week acquired the recordings catalog of multi-Platinum German pop-rock band Fools Backyard.

The music firm additionally struck a deal to amass Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson’s music rights earlier this month.

BMG’s take care of Haddaway options his debut single and international No.1 smash hit What Is Love, Life, and Rock My Coronary heart. Additional albums that fall beneath the deal are The Drive (1995), Let’s Do It Now (1998), Pop Splits (2005), and Gotta Be (2011).

What Is Love reached No.1 in 13 nations, No.2 in Germany, Sweden, and the UK and No.11 on the Billboard Sizzling 100.

The music has generated over 700 million international streams throughout streaming platforms.

Haddaway’s follow-up singles Life, I Miss You, and Rock My Coronary heart additionally reached the High 10 in Europe and established Haddaway as one of the profitable Eurodance artists.

In 1995, the Trinidadian-born singer launched his second album, The Drive, which included the UK prime 20 hits Fly Away, Catch A Fireplace, and Lover Be Thy Identify.

“The partnership with BMG means loads to me. I’m satisfied that it’s in one of the best fingers with the BMG workforce in Berlin.”

Haddaway

Haddaway mentioned: “The partnership with BMG means loads to me. I’m satisfied that it’s in one of the best fingers with the BMG workforce in Berlin.”

“Haddaway has strongly influenced the Eurodance style in Germany and on a world stage prior to now.”

Maximilian Kolb, BMG

Maximilian Kolb, BMG EVP Repertoire & Advertising Continental Europe, added: “Haddaway has strongly influenced the Eurodance style in Germany and on a world stage prior to now.

“And even at the moment, his tracks affect popular culture and encourage artists worldwide.

“The acquisition additional strengthens BMG’s place within the Eurodance style, and we’re proud to work carefully with Haddaway and his workforce to make sure that his work continues to encourage new generations.”

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BMG newest acquisition follows a sequence latest rights offers for the music of artists together with Mick Fleetwood, Tina Turner, ZZ High, Mötley Crüe, John Lee Hooker, Jean-Michel Jarre, Primal Scream and Easy Minds, amongst others.Music Enterprise Worldwide