{"id":71332,"date":"2026-05-11T16:39:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/sony-music-publishing-officially-agrees-to-acquire-complete-catalog-of-recognition-music-group\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T16:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:39:48","slug":"sony-music-publishing-officially-agrees-to-acquire-complete-catalog-of-recognition-music-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/sony-music-publishing-officially-agrees-to-acquire-complete-catalog-of-recognition-music-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Music Publishing Officially Agrees to Acquire Complete Catalog of Recognition Music Group."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sony Music Publishing today announced its agreement to acquire the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group from funds managed by Blackstone, subject to customary closing conditions. The deal is in partnership with the investment venture announced earlier this year between GIC and Sony Music Group, focused on acquiring and growing high\u2011quality music catalog assets across genres and international markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The deal will see Sony Music Publishing acquiring Recognition\u2019s entire catalog of works, encompassing over 45,000 songs performed by many of the world\u2019s most renowned artists, including Journey\u2019s \u201cDon\u2019t Stop Believin\u2019,\u201d Red Hot Chili Peppers\u2019 \u201cUnder the Bridge,\u201d Fleetwood Mac\u2019s \u201cGo Your Own Way,\u201d Beyonc\u00e9\u2019s \u201cSingle Ladies (Put A Ring On It),\u201d Bruno Mars\u2019 \u201cLocked Out of Heaven,\u201d Leonard Cohen\u2019s \u201cHallelujah,\u201d Chic\u2019s \u201cGood Times,\u201d Soundgarden\u2019s \u201cBlack Hole Sun,\u201d Lady Gaga\u2019s \u201cBad Romance,\u201d Bon Jovi\u2019s \u201cLivin\u2019 On A Prayer,\u201d Rihanna\u2019s \u201cUmbrella,\u201d Eurythmics\u2019 \u201cSweet Dreams (Are Made Of This),\u201d Shakira\u2019s \u201cWhenever, Wherever,\u201d Steve Winwood\u2019s \u201cHigher Love\u201d and Mariah Carey\u2019s \u201cAll I Want For Christmas Is You,\u201d among many others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group, said, \u201cWe are so proud and excited to represent this incredible catalogue of many of the greatest songs in pop history through this momentous acquisition.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jon Platt, Chairman &amp; CEO, Sony Music Publishing, said, \u201cOur investment in this extraordinary catalog reflects our belief in the enduring power of great music \u2013 a belief that resonates deeply throughout Sony Music Group and is shared by our partners at GIC. These timeless songs continue to define culture and inspire generations, and it is privilege to champion their legacy as guardians of their next chapter.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Qasim Abbas, Senior Managing Director and Head of Tactical Opportunities International at Blackstone, said, \u201cThis transaction delivers a strong outcome for Blackstone and our investors and represents a further vote of confidence in music rights as an institutionally established asset class. Sony is an exceptional home for these iconic catalogues, and we look forward to continuing to invest across the music sector through Recognition.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ben Katovsky, Recognition Music Group CEO, stated, \u201cIt has been an honor to steward this phenomenal catalogue. The team and I are incredibly proud of what we have built at Recognition \u2013 protecting and enhancing the legacy and value of these songs while in our care. This is a milestone moment for Recognition and testament to the enduring value of music.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The transaction follows Sony Music Publishing\u2019s previous acquisition of Hipgnosis Songs Group in 2025, reflecting its continued collaboration with Recognition and Blackstone.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<a title=\"Hip-Hop hats, buckets, snapbacks, beanies.\" href=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64516 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hip-hop-hats.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64516 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hip-hop-hats.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sony Bank Inc. is participating in this investment. 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