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Hitmaker Sting sells career music catalog to Universal
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Mega deal: Sting attends The Game Awards 2021 on Dec. 9, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the United States. Universal Music Publishing Group said on Feb. 10 that the British singer-songwriter has sold his entire music catalog to the company, including songs he wrote when he was part of The Police. (AFP/Getty Images//Kevin Winter)
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ritish singer-songwriter Sting has sold the entire catalog of his music career to Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the company said on Thursday, in the latest such move by an artist to cash in on their work.
The deal comprises the entirety of Sting's solo works as well as those when he was with rock band The Police, including the classics "Every Breath You Take", "Roxanne", "Shape Of My Heart", "Message in a Bottle", "Fields Of Gold", "Desert Rose" and "Englishman in New York".
UMPG, the publishing arm of Universal Music Group (UMG), did not disclose financial details of the deal that brings together Sting's music publishing and recorded music catalogs, while sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that the deal was worth US$300 million.
"It is absolutely essential to me that my career's body of work have a home where it is valued and respected, not only to connect with longtime fans in new ways but also to introduce my songs to new audiences, musicians and generations," Sting said in a statement.
"Throughout my career, I have enjoyed a long and successful relationship with UMG as my label partner, [...] so it felt natural to unite everything in one trusted home as I return to the studio, ready for the next chapter."
The Police, of which Sting was cofounder, front man and bassist, released five studio albums between 1978 and 1983.
As a solo artist, he has released more than a dozen studio albums, starting with 1985's The Dream of Blue Turtles. His latest record The Bridge was released last November.
