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Reservoir Announces Publishing Deals with Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced new
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 24, 2024 / Reservoir Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:RSVR), an award-winning independent music company, today announced new publishing deals with renowned rapper Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records. The deals include domestic publishing for Snoop's entire catalog of hits and future works, as well as the publishing catalog of Snoop's Death Row Records.Born Calvin Broadus Jr., Snoop Dogg's fame dates back to 1992 when he first appeared as a featured artist on Dr. Dre's debut single, \"Deep Cover,\" before releasing his own critically acclaimed debut album, Doggystyle, in 1993 via Death Row Records. Featuring hit singles \"What's My Name?\" and \"Gin and Juice,\" Doggystyle was certified 4x-Platinum the following year. To date, Snoop has released a total of 19 solo albums, with his highly anticipated 20th album, Missionary, produced by Dr. Dre, in the works. His lengthy list of hit collaborations include \"Young, Wild & Free\" with Wiz Khalifa feat. Bruno Mars, \"The Next Episode\" with Dr. Dre, \"California Gurls\" with Katy Perry, \"P.I.M.P\" with 50 Cent, and \"Wiggle\" with Jason Derulo, among many others. His own single \"Drop It Like It's Hot\" topped several Billboard charts including the Hot 100, earned Grammy nominations for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, and was ultimately named the most popular rap song of the decade by Billboard in 2009.With 16 Grammy nominations, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and an American Music Award win for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, Snoop Dogg has solidified his status as a music icon. His influence, however, extends far beyond the world of music. As a multifaceted entertainer and entrepreneur, Snoop has become a pop culture phenomenon through a wide array of endeavors. In addition to his versatile acting career, Snoop has built numerous successful business ventures and established himself as a sought-after name for endorsement deals worldwide. Recently, he took center stage as a contributing commentator for NBC's coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympics. This month, Snoop steps into a new role as a coach on NBC's hit television show The Voice for its 26th season, joining Gwen Stefani, Reba McEntire, and Michael Bublé.In 2022, following the triumphant and Emmy Award-winning Super Bowl LVI halftime show, Snoop announced the acquisition of Death...