Two-thirds of
Wilson Phillips
are jumping on the “sell the rights to your songs” bandwagon.
Chynna Phillips
and
Carnie Wilson
, who with Carnie’s sister
Wendy
formed the chart-topping ’90s pop trio, have signed a deal with Primary Wave Music. The company has acquired the copyrights and income interests in Chynna’s music-publishing catalog, the writer’s share of Carnie’s catalog, and both women’s master royalties.
Songs included in the deal are the Wilson Phillips’ hits “You’re In Love,” “Release Me” and “Hold On.”
The terms of the deal with Primary Wave also include the names and likenesses of Chynna and Carnie, who will both now work with the company on digital strategy, film and TV production, and opportunities for their songs to be placed in TV shows, movies, ads and more.
“We could not be more thrilled to welcome both
Chynna
and Carnie to our family!” states Primary Wave exec
Robert Dippold
. “In addition to writing unforgettable music, [they] also have an uncanny ability to reimagine and re-interpret songs putting their own stamp all their own. We truly look forward to getting creative with their catalog and hidden gem songs!”
Chynna is the daughter of
John
and
Michelle Phillips
of
The Mamas & The Papas
, while Carnie is the daughter of
Beach Boys
legend
Brian Wilson
. Chynna is also, via her marriage to
Billy Baldwin
, the aunt of
Justin Bieber
‘s wife,
Hailey
.
Artists who’ve recently sold either interests in their catalogs, or the full rights to their songs, include
Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham
and
Mick Fleetwood
of
Fleetwood Mac
,
Ryan Tedder
of
OneRepublic
,
Shakira
, and
Neil Young
.
By Andrea Dresdale
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