HarbourView Equity Partners signed a strategic partnership with singer-songwriter Chaka Khan that will focus “on catalog development, global licensing, and the development of new creative ventures,” according to a press release. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Khan’s catalog includes 22 albums. Her hits include “I’m Every Woman,” “Ain’t Nobody,” “Sweet Thing,” “Through the Fire,” “Tell Me Something Good,” and “I Feel for You.” She’s won 10 competitive Grammys, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year.
“Chaka Khan is a remarkable talent — an artist whose voice, spirit, and presence have moved effortlessly across generations while never losing their power or soul,” said Sherrese Clarke, founder and CEO of HarbourView. “She is not only an iconic vocalist, but a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose energy, authenticity, and sense of self continue to inspire. As both a musical force and a fashion icon, Chaka embodies a rare blend of strength, style, and spirit. We are honored to work alongside her as she continues to evolve her legacy in ways that feel as vibrant and resonant as ever.”
“Music is the most powerful and generous thing I know, you give it away and somehow it always comes back bigger. Seeing these songs still finding new ears and new hearts fills me up with joy,” added Khan. “This beautiful group at HarbourView gets what my music means, not just as a business, but as a body of love. That matters to me deeply.”
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP served as HarbourView’s legal counsel in the transaction. Khan was represented by the law office of Ron E. Dolecki, P.C.
According to the release, Harbourview has roughly $3.88 billion in regulatory assets under management and more than 70 music catalogs to date.
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