Songs included in the deal are some of Luther’s biggest hits such as “Never Too Much” the lead single off his album of the same name. The publisher will also continue a long-term partnership with the estate to manage all assets. In this partnership with Luther’s estate, Primary Wave Music has acquired a stake in Vandross’s publishing, master recording income stream, and name and likeness rights. He goes on, “We look forward to working with Carmen and the estate to help expand Luther’s influence.” “Luther Vandross was a soulful American icon who was the voice of a generation,” says Larry Mestel, CEO & Founder, Primary Wave Music. Romano, of FBBM Entertainment Business Management. The LV Estate’s goal is to see Luther’s legacy continue to flourish and believe the partnership with Primary Wave is a clear step in that direction” said Carmen J. “We are delighted to join forces with Larry and Primary Wave. In 2010, Luther was named one of NPR’s 50 Greatest Voices and in 2014, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is the recipient of 2 American Music Awards and 3 NAACP Awards. He released 11 consecutive platinum albums, won 8 Grammy Awards, while being nominated an incredible 33 times. Over the course of his 3+ decade career, Vandross sold over 40 million records worldwide. In 1981 Luther would release his solo debut the critically acclaimed Never Too Much, propelling him into super-stardom, which included producing music for Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, and Dionne Warwick, in addition to his own records. Creating the hook for Bowie’s hit “Young Americans” and co-writing “Fascination” from the same album, Luther would begin touring with Bowie before becoming an in-demand background vocalist for the likes of Bette Midler, Roberta Flack, Diana Ross, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Judy Collins and more. He would start contributing background vocals on several projects in 1973 and a year later wrote the iconic “Everybody Rejoice/Brand New Day” for the Broadway musical The Wiz and would meet David Bowie, two events that would alter Luther’s career. Born in 1951, Luther started his music career when he was just in High School, playing Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem four times. Primary Wave Music continues to acquire some of the greatest music in history, announcing today their partnership with the estate of the legendary and award-winning musical powerhouse Luther Vandross. “Nothing much can be wrong in the world when you’re listening to Luther Vandross”
“Luther Vandross seized the moment and redefined R&B” SONGS INCLUDE THE GRAMMY WINNING “DANCE WITH MY FATHER” AND “HERE AND NOW,” AS WELL AS HIS HITS “NEVER TOO MUCH,” “SO AMAZING” AND “ENDLESS LOVE” FEATURING MARIAH CAREY AS PART OF THIS NEW DEAL, PRIMARY WAVE HAS ACQUIRED A STAKE IN THE AWARD-WINNING SINGER’S PUBLISHING, MASTER RECORDING INCOME STREAM, AND NAME AND LIKENESS RIGHTS