{"id":253440,"date":"2026-03-19T15:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/?p=253440"},"modified":"2026-03-19T15:40:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T15:40:47","slug":"janet-jackson-signs-global-publishing-deal-with-believe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/janet-jackson-signs-global-publishing-deal-with-believe\/","title":{"rendered":"Janet Jackson signs global deal with Believe Music Publishing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paris-headquarted Believe has signed a what it says is a “long-term” global publishing administration agreement with iconic songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Janet Jackson.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the deal, Jackson brings her entire catalog to Believe Music Publishing, the Group’s recently launched global publishing division.<\/p>\n

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Jackson is described by Believe as “one of the most influential entertainers of the modern era,” with over 180 million<\/strong> records sold worldwide.<\/p>\n

She has won five Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, alongside a nomination for an Academy Award and dozens of American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards.<\/p>\n

In May 2025, she was honored with the American Music Awards’ Icon Award.<\/p>\n

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Believe’s VP of Publishing, Peter McCamley, said: “Janet Jackson is one of the most influential and important songwriters in music, with a unique creative vision.<\/p>\n

“We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Believe Music Publishing family, and we are very much looking forward to working with her in the future.”<\/p>\n

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\u00a0“Janet Jackson is truly a one-of-a-kind artist, with a strong vision for her music and where she wants to drive her career.”<\/p>\n

Chris Meehan, Believe<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Believe’s CEO of Publishing, Chris Meehan, added: “Janet Jackson is truly a one-of-a-kind artist, with a strong vision for her music and where she wants to drive her career.<\/p>\n

“She brings an iconic and rich catalog to Believe Music Publishing and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come.”<\/p>\n

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The signing marks a significant escalation of ambition for Believe Music Publishing, which grew out of Sentric’s<\/a> technology-driven, indie-focused model.<\/p>\n

The division, which officially launched in October 2025<\/a>\u00a0following its acquisition of Sentric<\/a> in 2023, now operates with 160 publishing experts across multiple markets, leveraging Believe’s global footprint spanning 47 countries.<\/p>\n

In a recent MBW World Leaders interview<\/a>, Meehan discussed the division’s global expansion plans, noting: “The reputation that Believe has in their markets just allows us to utilize the success of Believe’s journey to accelerate our position.”<\/p>\n

The company’s global operation represents over 4 million songs and 400,000<\/strong>\u00a0songwriters across\u00a0200<\/strong>\u00a0territories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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