Britney Spears Sells Entire Music Catalog Rights
Britney Spears has officially sold the rights to her extensive music catalog. Multiple sources, including Rolling Stone, have confirmed this significant development. Primary Wave will now manage her ownership share, encompassing numerous hit tracks that defined her career.
Brittany Spears’ Iconic Hits
The sale includes many of Spears’ most beloved songs:
- “…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”
Details of the Deal
The deal reportedly took place on December 30, 2022. While the exact selling price remains undisclosed, sources suggest it is comparable to Justin Bieber’s $200 million agreement with Hipgnosis Songs Capital earlier in 2023.
About Primary Wave
Primary Wave has established a reputation for acquiring music catalogs from prominent artists. Recent acquisitions include:
- 50% stake in The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate
- Catalogs from Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, and Prince
- Stevie Nicks’ publishing rights in 2020
Impact on Britney Spears
Acquisition agreements can provide significant financial benefits for artists. They alleviate the burden of managing an extensive music catalog. After a long and public conservatorship that ended in 2021, Spears hasn’t released a studio album since 2016’s “Glory.”
Despite her announcement to stop performing in the U.S., Spears remains open to new music ventures. In recent years, she collaborated with Elton John on “Hold Me Closer” and joined forces with will.i.am for “Mind Your Business” in 2023.
This sale marks a pivotal moment in Spears’ career, possibly paving the way for new opportunities in music and artistic expression.
