(CelebrityAccess) — Reservoir Media, Inc. introduced the acquisition of the producer royalties and publishing catalog from the late hip-hop producer-songwriter Deon Evans, identified professionally as Huge D Evans.
Evans was finest identified for producing hits 2Pa, together with albums reminiscent of 2Pacalypse Now, together with “Brenda’s Received a Child,” and “Modifications” which earned a Grammy nomination for Greatest Rap Solo Efficiency.
“Huge D and 2Pac spent many hours collectively within the studio. The music they made captured the essence of a technology, igniting a motion that continues to form the very material of hip-hop. It’s my profound privilege and honor to have been entrusted by Huge D to safeguard his legacy, such a cherished 2Pac collaborator. Huge D’s spirit resonates via his impression on music historical past. We’re thrilled to have discovered the correct companions within the Reservoir Media staff and Donna Caseine, who we all know will champion Huge D’s music with integrity, guaranteeing its continued impression inspiring generations to return,” mentioned Helen Yu of Yu Leseberg, Evans’, longtime legal professional and trustee.
“Huge D Evans was a key creator behind the music of one of many largest hip-hop artists of all time. The music Huge D and 2Pac created collectively formed hip-hop right into a style able to reflective social commentary, collectively inspiring followers and different artists to this present day.” She added, “Moreover, with our funding in Huge D’s influential catalog, Reservoir continues to solidify our portfolio as a house for excellent legacy hip-hop music,” added Reservoir Government Vice President, World Inventive Director Donna Caseine.
The monetary phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.