Darkchild Sells Music Royalties
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the celebrated music producer behind iconic hits, has sold his royalty income streams to HarbourView. This strategic move, facilitated by Chapter Two, marks Jerkins’ second major catalogue deal, adding to the rising trend of valuing music royalties. HarbourView now holds the rights to a treasure trove of hits, including “The Boy Is Mine” and “Say My Name.” Jerkins, soon to be inducted into the songwriters Hall of Fame, expressed satisfaction with the deal, emphasizing the importance of respect for music creators. harbourview’s CEO echoed this sentiment, highlighting the preservation of legendary works. This deal, along with HarbourView’s acquisitions from other artists, underlines the evolving landscape of the music industry. For more news, News Directory 3 has you covered. Discover what’s next for both Darkchild and the future of music rights.
Rodney ”Darkchild” Jerkins Sells Royalty Income Streams
Updated June 01, 2025
Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the award-winning producer, has sold his royalty income streams rights.The deal, facilitated with Chapter Two, marks Jerkins’ second major catalog move after selling his publishing catalog in 2020.
HarbourView now controls Jerkins’ royalties from hits such as “The Boy Is Mine,” “Say My Name,” adn “Stay With Me.” The acquisition adds to HarbourView’s growing portfolio of music rights.
Jerkins expressed enthusiasm about the agreement,emphasizing the importance of respect and clarity for music creators when selling their work. He said HarbourView understood the value of music and its creators.
“HarbourView truly understands the value of music and the people who create it,” Jerkins said. “Music creators deserve respect and clarity when it comes to selling their life’s work, and working with both HarbourView and Chapter Two has made that process feel seamless.”
sherrese Clarke, HarbourView’s founder and CEO, praised Jerkins’ contributions to global culture. She said it was essential that the contributions of legendary creators like Rodney Jerkins continue to be recognized, preserved, and celebrated.
“At HarbourView, our mission is to curate a canon of work that represents the very best of global culture which is why it is indeed essential that the contributions of legendary creators like Rodney Jerkins continue to be recognized, preserved, and celebrated,” Clarke said. “We are honored to welcome him to the HarbourView family and humbled by his decision to join us.”
Michel Traore, CEO of Chapter Two, hailed the deal as a sign that creators are realizing the true value of their work. Traore thanked HarbourView for their vision in working with them.
“Rodney is setting a new benchmark in the industry, and we thank HarbourView for their vision in working with us,” Traore said.
harbourview has also acquired music rights from other artists, including T-Pain and wiz Khalifa. In addition to this deal, jerkins is scheduled for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in June.
What’s next
With the deal finalized, HarbourView will manage the royalty income streams, while Jerkins looks forward to his Songwriters Hall of Fame induction. The agreement highlights the increasing value placed on music royalties and the importance of recognizing creators’ contributions.