{
  "id": 5103242,
  "title": "Wilson Pickett Estate Partners With Primary Wave in Deal That Includes NIL Rights & Publishing Stake",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/wilson-pickett-estate-partners-with-primary-wave-in-deal-that",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/pro/wilson-pickett-estate-deal-primary-wave-nil-publishing/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The estate of late soul singer Wilson Pickett has entered into an agreement with Primary Wave, encompassing intellectual property rights and a stake in his music publishing catalog. The partnership, announced on September 2, involves joint efforts in marketing, branding, digital and synchronization opportunities alongside film and television projects. While Pickett primarily performed covers of other artists' songs, he also contributed to the writing process, collaborating with renowned soul songwriters such as Steve Cropper, Bobby Womack, David Porter, and Homer Banks. His songwriting credits span over 100 tracks according to the Songview database. Pickett's family expressed gratitude for the collaboration, stating that the partnership aims to safeguard and amplify the music icon's enduring legacy. The deal highlights Primary Wave's commitment to honoring Pickett's history and the timeless appeal of his sound. Notable hits attributed to Pickett include \"In the Midnight Hour,\" \"Mustang Sally,\" \"Land of 1,000 Dances,\" \"634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.),\" and his cover of \"Funky Broadway.\" The partnership with Primary Wave underscores the singer's significant influence on the soul and R&B genres, cementing his place as a defining voice in American music.",
  "summary": "The soul legend's hits include \"In the Midnight Hour,\" \"Mustang Sally\" and “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.).”",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}