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EMI Music Publishing controls over 2 million songs; including the Motown Records catalogue, and classic songs by Carole King and Queen, along with contemporary releases by Kanye West, Blink-182, Drake, Pharrell Williams, Sam Smith, P!nk, Calvin Harris and Sia.
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EMI Records is one of the most culturally significant labels in popular music. With an illustrious history and a diverse and ground-breaking roster of acts, the label has been at the forefront of every seminal musical movement.
A look at the incredible history behind EMI Records, including iconic releases, the company's acquisition - and where EMI is now!
On 12 November 2011, it was announced that EMI would sell its recorded music operations to Universal Music Group (UMG) for £1.2 billion ($1.9 billion) and its music publishing operations to Sony/ATV Music Publishing-for $2.2 billion.
Nov 14, 2018 · Sony Corp’s takeover of EMI Music Publishing was given the green light by European regulators without any alteration on October 26. The closing of the $2.3bn deal means that Sony is acquiring the final 60% of EMI, which becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony.
May 23, 2018 · As announced on May 22, Sony Corporation will acquire the stake in EMI Music Publishing currently held by Mubadala Investment Company with the expectation of eventual cash outlay at close-of-deal to equal $2.3 billion. It also equals a strong statement of belief in the business of songwriting.
EMI Music Publishing was bolstered through the 1989 acquisition of SBK Entertainment World, Inc. for £165 million (US$337 million). SBK was the onetime publishing unit of CBS Records, which consisted of a 250,000-song catalog, including "Singing in the Rain" and "You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling."
