Primary Wave continues its streak of high-profile music acquisitions, adding another legend to its growing portfolio. Earlier this year, the company acquired the estates and royalty rights of prominent names like The Notorious B.I.G., The Cars, and Fleetwood Mac’s original guitarist, Peter Green. Now, the company has reached a similar royalty agreement with Patti LaBelle, one of the most celebrated voices in R&B and soul.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the newly closed deal, finalized on Wednesday, October 29, covers the royalty income from the Godmother of Soul’s entire catalog, including 18 studio albums and three live projects. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed at the time of reporting.
LaBelle’s music legacy spans more than six decades, defined by both her solo work and her early success as the frontwoman of the group LaBelle. Her hits include “If Only You Knew,” “On My Own,” “New Attitude,” and the timeless “Lady Marmalade.” The latter topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1974 and was later revived when Christina Aguilera, Mya, Pink, and Lil’ Kim covered it for the Moulin Rouge! soundtrack in 2001.
In 2020, the Library of Congress recognized LaBelle’s original version of “Lady Marmalade” by adding it to the National Recording Registry for its cultural and historical impact.
The Philadelphia-born singer is a two-time Grammy winner with 13 nominations to her name. She has sold more than 50 million records worldwide, earning seven gold certifications and one platinum album for her 1983 release *Winner in You*. That album produced the chart-topping duet “On My Own,” written by Burt Bacharach and performed with Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers.
Announcing the deal, Primary Wave executive Steven Greener praised the partnership, saying, “We are so honored to be in business with a legend such as Ms. LaBelle. She’s a true icon and trailblazer. We are looking forward to doing great things together.”
https://www.complex.com/music/a/bernadette-giacomazzo/patti-labelle-signs-primary-wave-royalty-agreement
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