Music Industry Moves: James Fauntleroy Sells Publishing Assets to HarbourView Equity Partners (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Thania Garcia HarbourView Equity Partners (HarbourView) has purchased the publishing catalog of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer James Fauntleroy. Fauntleroy has collaborated with global artists including Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Drake and Mariah Carey, among many others.

Only a select number of Fauntleroy’s credits as a songwriter were purchased, while the complete terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

He most recently co-wrote the newly released single from Lady Gaga and Mars, “Die with a Smile.” “My catalog sale to HarbourView is the culmination of years of work and dedication invested into the creative community and the craft of songwriting,” said Fauntleroy. “This partnership has already opened up more doors for growth and opportunity for me, and I’m incredibly excited and thankful to enter into this next chapter together.” “James Fauntleroy has made an incredible impact with his contributions across several genres, including Pop, Hip-Hop and R&B,” said HarbourView Founder and CEO Sherrese Clarke Soares. “With a keen ear for creating global hits, he has solidified his position as one of the best singer/songwriters and producers of this generation.

We are excited to welcome him to the HarbourView family.” In 2018, Fauntleroy won the song of the year and R&B song of the year Grammy awards for his contributions to Mars’ “That’s What I Like.” Following the Recording Academy’s rule change, he also made history as the first songwriter ever to receive the Grammy for “Album of the Year” for co-writing eight of the nine tracks on Mars’ “24K Magic” album.