Reservoir Media Acquires Massive D Evans’ Publishing Catalog

(CelebrityAccess) — Reservoir Media, Inc. introduced the acquisition of the producer royalties and publishing catalog from the late hip-hop producer-songwriter Deon Evans, recognized professionally as Massive D Evans.

Evans was greatest recognized for producing hits 2Pa, together with albums akin to 2Pacalypse Now, together with “Brenda’s Acquired a Child,” and “Modifications” which earned a Grammy nomination for Greatest Rap Solo Efficiency.

“Massive D and 2Pac spent many hours collectively within the studio. The music they made captured the essence of a technology, igniting a motion that continues to form the very material of hip-hop. It’s my profound privilege and honor to have been entrusted by Massive D to safeguard his legacy, such a cherished 2Pac collaborator. Massive D’s spirit resonates by his influence on music historical past. We’re thrilled to have discovered the appropriate companions within the Reservoir Media crew and Donna Caseine, who we all know will champion Massive D’s music with integrity, making certain its continued influence inspiring generations to return,” mentioned Helen Yu of Yu Leseberg, Evans’, longtime legal professional and trustee.

“Massive D Evans was a key creator behind the music of one of many greatest hip-hop artists of all time. The music Massive D and 2Pac created collectively formed hip-hop right into a style able to reflective social commentary, collectively inspiring followers and different artists to this present day.” She added, “Moreover, with our funding in Massive D’s influential catalog, Reservoir continues to solidify our portfolio as a house for excellent legacy hip-hop music,” added Reservoir Government Vice President, World Inventive Director Donna Caseine.

The monetary phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.