Janet Jackson has signed a new administration deal with Believe Music Publishing that will see the music icon bring her entire catalog under the French music entity’s purview, the company announced today (March 19).
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Jackson has sold over 180 million records worldwide and is part of the Billboard Hot 100 five-decade club — which also consists of Cher and Madonna — following her feature on Cardi B’s “Principal” last October, which debuted at No. 92 on the chart, giving her a Hot 100 hit in each decade since the 1980s. Her catalog consists of 11 studio albums between her self-titled 1982 debut and her latest, 2015’s Unbreakable, seven of which reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and 10 No. 1 singles on the Hot 100. Her first appearance on the Hot 100 took place in 1986, with “When I Think of You” off her breakout album, Control.
“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,” Chris Meehan, Believe’s CEO of publishing, said in a statement. “She brings an iconic and rich catalog to Believe Music Publishing and I couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come.”
Believe launched its music publishing arm last October, more than two years after it acquired U.K.-based publisher Sentric Music Group. Meehan founded Sentric in 2006, joining Believe as CEO of publishing following his company’s acquisition.
“Janet Jackson is one of the most influential and important songwriters in music, with a unique creative vision,” said Peter McCamley, Believe’s vp of publishing, in a statement. “We’re thrilled to welcome her to the Believe Music Publishing family, and we very much look forward to working with her in the future.”
Jackson was honored at the American Music Awards in May 2025, taking home the Icon Award. She is also a recipient of five Grammys, including best music video, long form, for “Rhythm Nation 1914” in 1990; best rhythm & blues Song for “That’s the Way Love Goes” in 1994; best short form music video for “Scream” with her brother, Michael Jackson, in 1996; best short form music video for “Got ‘til It’s Gone” in 1998; and best dance recording in 2002 for “All for You.”
Believe Music Publishing’s roster also includes Djo, Eli & Fur, Don Broco, Enter Shikari, Monobloc, The Lottery Winners, Ms Banks, Sammy Virji and La Fleur.