HarbourView Equity Partners, which has emerged as a leading buyer of R&B/hip-hop music assets, announced that it has acquired select songs and publishing assets from Full Force, the music group and production team whose credits include 'Roxanne Roxanne? ” of UTFO. “All I have to Give You” by the Backstreet Boys. Rihanna's “That La, La La”? and their own “Ain't My Type of Hype.” Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In addition to the songs above, Full Force discovered Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam, who released hits like “I Wonder If I Can Take You Home” and “All Cried Out” – both of which were on the latter group's debut album . collaboration credited to Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam with Full Force.
“Full Force's repertoire defined a generation of Pop / R&B / Hip Hop with lyrics spanning NSync, BackStreet Boys, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam not to mention their own legacy as artists,” CEO/Founder of HarbourView Equity Partners Sherrese Clarke Soares he said in a statement. “As exceptional songwriters, producers and musicians, they have seamlessly woven creativity and innovation into timeless tunes, collaborating with some of the most important icons of our generation.”
According to the release, Full Force's “unique ability to seamlessly blend elements of R&B, hip-hop, pop and dance in both their own performances and work with other artists…has left a lasting legacy and impact on the fabric of the musical landscape ».
In a statement about the deal, Brian B-Fine George of Full Force said: “Full Force is excited to partner with Harbourview, a visionary company that is right on trend for the future and very committed to expanding its reach us. extensive song list.”
HarbourView Equity's other R&B/hip-hop acquisitions include selected music from Nelly, Wiz Khalifa and Jeremih. and the publishing catalog of songwriter and production duo Andre Harris and Vidal Davis, better known as Dre & Vidal, among others.
The firm describes itself as a “multi-strategy investment firm focused on investment opportunities in the entertainment and media space. Its portfolio includes thousands of titles spanning multiple genres, eras and artists, representing a diverse catalog of more than 28,000 songs across both master recordings and publishing revenue streams.”
The announcement further describes that HarbourView strives “to be the model of excellence and integrity in investment in assets and companies led by leading intellectual property, with experience in and around the in-house classes of assets, including music, film, television and sports”.
Cynthia Kats and Heidi Vaquerano by Fox Rothschild LLP served as legal counsel to HarbourView on this transaction. Full Force was represented by Carl Guthrie at The Guthrie Law Firm and JAM to Tompkins Farm Music Inc.
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