Sony Music buys Recognition’s vast song catalogue, including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Journey and more
Recognition, originally known as Hipgnosis Songs Fund, went public in 2018 before being acquired in 2024 for $1.6 billion by asset manager Blackstone, which gave it its new name. Photo: https://www.sonymusicpub.com/ Sony Music will acquire the rights to iconic songs from Beyonce, Leonard Cohen and other musical giants from financial heavyweight Blackstone, a deal reportedly…