Britney Spears Sells Her Entire Music Catalog Rights

Britney Spears has officially sold the rights to her entire music catalog, marking a significant moment in her career. Multiple reliable sources confirmed that Primary Wave Music Publishing has acquired Spears’ ownership stake in her extensive collection of hit songs.

Details of the Music Catalog Sale

The deal, first reported by TMZ, was finalized on December 30, 2022. Although the exact financial details remain undisclosed, insiders suggest the sale is comparable to Justin Bieber’s reported $200 million agreement with Hipgnosis Songs Capital for his catalog in 2023.

Notable Songs Included in the Catalog

• “…Baby One More Time”
• “Oops!… I Did It Again”
• “(You Drive Me) Crazy”
• “I’m a Slave 4 U”
• “Lucky”
• “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman”

These tracks represent just a fraction of the hits that have made Spears an icon in the music industry.

About Primary Wave Music Publishing

Primary Wave has a reputation for acquiring music catalogs from prominent artists. Their recent acquisitions include a 50 percent stake in The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate. They have also previously secured deals with Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, and Prince, among others. In 2020, Stevie Nicks sold her publishing rights to Primary Wave as well.

The Impact of the Sale

This strategic move can be highly beneficial for artists. It provides them with a lucrative payout and alleviates the burden of managing their music catalog. Furthermore, for Spears, this decision follows her release from a lengthy and contentious conservatorship in 2021.

Recent Developments in Spears’ Career

Despite not releasing a studio album since 2016’s “Glory,” Spears remains active in the music scene. In 2022, she collaborated with Elton John on the single “Hold Me Closer.” More recently, in 2023, she partnered with will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas for the track “Mind Your Business.”

As Britney Spears transitions into this new chapter, the sale of her music catalog signals both a personal and professional transformation for the pop superstar.