BMG has acquired the Cheyenne Records catalog, containing more than 600 master recordings from bands and solo artists who emerged from the German television talent show Popstars between 2000 and 2010.
Included in the catalog is the music of No Angels, the most successful girl band in German chart history, which will now be available on streaming services from November 27 thanks to the deal.
In addition to No Angels, Cheyenne Records’ roster represents multi-platinum certified acts such as Bro’Sis, Overground, Nu Pagadi, Preluders, Monrose, Queensberry, Room 2012, Some & Any, and La Vive.
A string of Germany’s biggest No.1 smash hits – including No Angels’ Daylight In Your Eyes, Bro’Sis’ I Believe, and Monrose’s Shame – have been absent from digital streaming platforms for five years.
They are now set to go live from November 27, 2020.
The release will be accompanied by a digital campaign with the website CheyennesWelt.de serving as the base to allow fans to explore the Cheyenne Records catalog.
Along with the audio recordings, BMG will also publish high-quality versions of the original official music videos.
With four No.1 hits, three No.1 albums and more than five million record sales, No Angels became both the biggest-selling German girl band of all time and the most successful girl band of the 2000s in Continental Europe.
Their record-breaking debut single Daylight in Your Eyes sold more than 500,000 copies within a week after its release, while their debut album Elle’ments was certified triple-platinum.
“Many thanks to the BMG team for their commitment.”
No Angels
No Angels said: “The fact that our music will finally be available again digitally on all platforms and physically is the best Christmas present for us and above all for our fans.
“Many thanks to the BMG team for their commitment.”
“The catalog of Cheyenne Records is among the crown jewels of German pop music of the 2000s, and we are delighted to bring them back to the public.”
Maximilian Kolb, BMG
Maximilian Kolb, BMG Managing Director GSA: “The streaming revolution put a spotlight on music’s most valuable assets.
“The catalog of Cheyenne Records is among the crown jewels of German pop music of the 2000s, and we are delighted to bring them back to the public.
“The acquisition shows BMG’s commitment to delivering the best service to artists and songwriters in the digital world.”
“We are proud to again make our favorite songs from the past accessible to everyone.”
Feline Moje, BMG
Feline Moje, BMG Director Recorded Music GSA, added: “Cheyenne Records not only released iconic repertoire.
“They shaped a whole generation, which includes a large part of our team.
“We are proud to again make our favorite songs from the past accessible to everyone.”
Today’s news follows BMG’s announcement last month that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in independent German live music promotion company and event agency Undercover GmbH.Music Business Worldwide
