Seeker Music has made a significant move in the music industry by acquiring the producer and publishing catalogs of the highly acclaimed 11-time GRAMMY-nominated Michael Omartian. This acquisition adds to their already extensive collection of 70s and 80s music, further solidifying their position in the market.

Seeker Music's Musical Masterstroke

Omartian's Extensive Work and Notable Achievements

The deal encompasses Omartian's extensive body of work, which is truly remarkable. His production of Christopher Cross' debut album stands out as a major milestone. In 1979, this album won the "Big 4" GRAMMY Awards, a feat that has only been replicated by Billie Eilish and Adele to date. Omartian's catalog also includes production credits for legendary songs such as Donna Summer's "She Works Hard for the Money" and Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love". He has worked on soundtracks ranging from "Young Frankenstein" to "The Karate Kid Part II", leaving an indelible mark on the music landscape. Seeker Music proudly states that Omartian is among the only producers in history to produce No. 1 records across three straight decades, highlighting his exceptional talent and longevity in the industry.

Reflecting on the deal, Omartian expressed his happiness, saying, "Throughout my musical career I have had the opportunity to write with, play for, arrange and produce many phenomenal artists. I am so happy to have my life's work in the hands of Evan Bogart and the staff of Seeker Music Group." He also thanked his friends and colleagues, including Peter Kalish, Ed Grauer, and John Mucci Jr., for making this acquisition possible. Omartian looks forward to working with Evan and his staff and is grateful for the opportunity to have his music included in the company's roster.

Seeker Music's Vision and Success

Seeker Music CEO Evan Bogart described Omartian as "an extraordinary songwriter and producer, whose music has defined generations of popular music and influenced decades of music creators." Bogart is known for penning chart-topping hits like Beyoncé's "Halo" and Rihanna's "SOS". Founded in 2020 and backed by M&G Investments, Seeker Music focuses on acquiring and revitalizing music catalogs with creative potential. Their philosophy is that catalog music "deserve[s] the same creative strategy, focus, and care as new releases."

The company prioritizes acquiring catalogs of music they truly love, and for which their passion inspires a strategy for long-term celebration and growth. With that criteria, Omartian's work was a natural fit for Seeker. To date, Seeker Music has amassed over 14,000 copyrights and recordings, including works by artists like Charlotte Caffey, Run the Jewels, and Jon Bellion. Their successes include Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", which interpolates a track from their catalog and is now tied for the longest-running Billboard #1 song of all-time. Seeker Music also owns the catalogs of Return of the Mack hitmaker Mark Morrison and Plested, the songwriter behind hits for Lewis Capaldi, Niall Horan, Jonas Brothers, and others. Most recently, in November, they acquired the publishing rights to British indie-rock band The Wombats' first four albums.

According to data from Pitchbook, Seeker Music raised $31 million in its early-stage capital raise in March 2021, demonstrating their confidence and growth potential in the industry.