Anthem Entertainment, a leading independent publisher, has expanded its partnership with Timbaland, the company announced Wednesday (June 7). Under the new arrangement, Anthem has extended its publishing deal with the songwriter/producer while promising to build on their co-publishing venture, Blue Stone. The company has also invested in Timbaland’s startup, Beatclub.
As part of the newly expanded publishing deal — which dates back over 10 years — Anthem has acquired additional publishing interests in songs from Timbaland’s back catalog, including cuts with Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z. Anthem has not responded to Billboard‘s request for clarification on which songs are covered under the agreement.
Established in 2022 by Timbaland and Gary Marella — the producer’s manager and head of Mono Music Group — Beatclub is an online marketplace built to help creators and producers monetize their music by connecting them with synch opportunities, record labels, publishers and independent artists. Although Anthem declined to state how much they had invested in the Beatclub, it noted that the investment was part of the music marketplace’s series A-2 funding round.
Blue Stone, founded in 2012, focuses on nurturing the careers of pop and urban songwriters; its current roster includes Milli Beatz, David Bratton, Justin and Jordan Mosley and Garland Mosley. The joint venture is helmed by Eric Spence at Anthem, who will continue to court an up-and-coming, active roster of clients.
“I couldn’t be more excited to build on our relationship with Timbaland and his team,” said Anthem Entertainment CEO Jason Klein in a statement. “Timbaland’s innovative production and songwriting has changed music over the past three decades and continues to do so. Beatclub is already having a similar impact on the creative community. We are proud to continue our long run and alliance as Timbaland’s music publishing home, while building on our Blue Stone co-publishing venture, and being part of the exciting Beatclub story.”
“I have been partners with Anthem for over 10 years and I am happy to extend our creative relationship,” Timbaland added. “Jason and his team understand my vision with Blue Stone and Beatclub.”
