MusicBird�AG today announces its acquisition of the song catalog of award-winning songwriter/producer J.R.�Rotem. Rotem’s expansive catalog features major global hits by artists such as�Rihanna�(“SOS”), Sean Kingston (“Beautiful Girls”), Leona Lewis (“Better in Time”),�Iyaz�(“Replay,” “Solo”) and Jason�Derulo�(“Whatcha�Say,” “In My Head”). This purchase marks the first acquisition by�MusicBird, a Swiss-based entity seeking investments in quality music copyrights on a worldwide basis. Additional details about the transaction were not disclosed.�”This is the first of many planned acquisitions,” said�MusicBird�chairman Jonas�Anker.
“We’re honored that J.R.�Rotem�entrusted his amazing song collection to us. It’s a great way to�kickstart�our music enterprise.”�Rotem�said, “Like every songwriter, my songs are a precious part of me. So I am gratified that my songs have found a nurturing home with�MusicBird.”�A�BMI�Producer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year honoree,�Rotem�has written or co-written for a diverse array of artists. His versatile catalog also includes songs penned for Britney Spears, Rick Ross,�Nicki�Minaj, 50 Cent, Maroon 5, Keith Urban, Charlie�Puth, Gwen�Stefani,�Ciara�and Bad Bunny.�Rotem�was represented in the�MusicBird�transaction by�Granderson�Des�Rochers,�LLP. Guy Blake, partner at�GDR, said, “Jonathan ‘J.R.’�Rotem�is a prolific songwriter and producer with a vast catalog covering some of the most successful songs over the past 20 years.�
Granderson�Des�Rochers�is honored to have been a part of executing on his vision of maximizing the value of his catalog as he continues his storied career. We are equally pleased that�MusicBird�sees continued value and future opportunities in J.R.’s works.”�Spearheading the acquisition on behalf of�MusicBird�was its Head of Music�Sanji�Tandan.��Tandan�said, “This purchase of songwriter/producer J.R. Rotem’s catalog represents the first step in MusicBird’s proactive pursuit of music assets with high-quality songs, historical value and brand identity.�Tandan�also thanked Kendall Minter of Taylor English�Duma,�LLP, who represented�MusicBird�for this transaction: “Kendall is straightforward, accessible and brilliant; a pleasure to work with.”