This past month, Olivier Chastan’s right acquisition firm, Iconoclast, acquired the publishing catalogue of Nick Monson.
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Nick Monson is a co-writer and producer working with Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Rag n’ Bone Man and Britney Spears, having contributed heavily to Lady Gaga’s 2013 hit album, Artpop. He later co-wrote much of the ‘Star is Born’ soundtrack, winning four Grammys.
Iconoclast acquired the catalogue of Mad Decent Publishing in February. The publishing company was founded in 2006 by DJ producers Diplo and Kevin Kusasto. The catalogue features hits such as the Harlem Shake, Justin Bieber’s Cold Water and Major Lazer’s Lean On, with Cold Water and Lean On both featuring in the billions club on Spotify. Also included are songs written by King Henry, MØ, Dillion Francis and many more.
Iconoclast’s strategy focuses on optimising the brand and legacy of artists. Launching in 2021, the company has maintained their focus on technology and blockchain and working to keep legacy artists relevant. Founder, Olivier Chastan, has called Iconoclast a brand development business, ensuring the consideration of the writer’s name, likeness and image rights.