BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) and The Estate of Michael Jackson have inked a renewal agreement for BMI to continue to represent the performing rights in his songwriting catalog.
This new deal continues an uninterrupted 41-year long relationship between Jackson and the performance rights organization, which began in 1979 when he first signed with BMI.
The Estate and BMI last renewed the deal in 2014.
As a songwriter, Jackson penned more than 150 songs, with more than 20 reaching multi-million performance status.
His compositions include We Are the World; Billie Jean; Smooth Criminal; Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin; They Don’t Care About Us; Earth Song; Black or White; Bad; Love Never Felt So Good; Can You Feel It; Heal the World and more.
To illustrate the strength of Jackson’s vast repertoire, 17 of his songs have exceeded over 1m plays on radio, with some exceeding 5m spins.
In total, these 17 songs alone have surpassed 30m radio plays.
At the end of last year, his albums held spots on 10 of Billboard’s year end charts and on-demand streams of his music increased by 23%.
With over 6.5 billion streams, he remains one of the most popular artists of all time.
“This is a significant agreement, commensurate with the robust growth of interest in his music and his enduring contribution to the culture.”
John Branca and John McClain, the Estate of Michael Jackson
John Branca and John McClain, co-executors of the Estate of Michael Jackson, said: “Michael first signed with BMI in the nascent stage of his solo career and BMI has never wavered in its commitment to his extraordinary talent.
“This is a significant agreement, commensurate with the robust growth of interest in his music and his enduring contribution to the culture.”
“We are extremely pleased that his estate continues to entrust BMI to represent his extraordinary catalog.”
Mike O’Neill, BMI
“The influence of Michael Jackson’s revolutionary music is undeniable,” said Mike O’Neill, President & CEO, BMI.
“We are extremely pleased that his estate continues to entrust BMI to represent his extraordinary catalog.”Music Business Worldwide
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