AMSTERDAM (CelebrityAccess) — BEAT Music Fund, the dance-focused investment fund from Armada Music, announced the acquisition of the Amsterdam-based music publisher, Cloud 9 Music.
As part of the acquisition, Armada’s current publishing operation, Armada Publishing B.V. will be merged with Cloud 9 Music to form Armada Music Publishing will take on administration of Cloud 9 Music’s copyright assets and songwriters.
Armada Music Publishing will include a full-service and experienced publishing back-office team and will offer label, publishing, and catalog acquisition services.
Following the close of the deal, Armada Music Publishing’s roster includes Armin van Buuren, Brennan Heart, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, D.O.D, Dubvision, Kevin Saunderson, Nervo, Reinier Zonneveld, Sander van Doorn, Vini Vici, W&W, Yulia Niko, Priska, KDYN and more.
The publishing catalog also includes global dance hits such as Armin van Buuren’s Grammy Award-nominated ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, ‘Reality’ by Lost Frequencies and Da Beatfreakz’ co-written share in ‘Prada’ which was originally performed by Cassö, D-Block Europe, and Raye.
“This acquisition is significant to us and will boost our ability to empower today’s dance artists and expand their opportunities to monetize their work in the current landscape,” said Piron, CEO and co-founder of Armada Music Group. “Now more than ever, today’s artists need a trusted partner. Providing label, publishing services and opportunities within catalog investment all under one roof directly fuels our ongoing mission to advocate for dance artists, contribute to their success, and uphold the value of creativity.”
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
