Why Are Pop Stars Selling their Catalogs? (ft. Music Lawyer Ryan Schmidt)

Britney Spears is the latest pop star to sell her catalog. She now joins Justin Bieber and Katy Perry in making massive deals to hand over the rights to their music. But why are so many major artists selling the songs that built their careers? In this episode, I sit down with music lawyer Ryan Schmidt to break down what is really happening behind the scenes. We talk about why artists sell, how these deals are structured, what they give up, and what they keep. We also get into contracts, record deals, ownership, and how the business side of the industry shapes an artist’s career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices