Reservoir has signed three-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ben Harper to a worldwide publishing deal.
The deal includes global rights to Harper’s entire catalog of works including the new instrumental album Winter Is For Lovers, which was released last week.
The LA-based Harper has written and recorded a prolific collection of works both alone and with his longtime band The Innocent Criminals, including fourteen studio albums, five live albums, and three concert films, plus a project with Dhani Harrison and Joseph Arthur called Fistful of Mercy.
Of those, five have been certified Gold by the RIAA, including Live From Mars, Fight for Your Mind, Burn to Shine, Diamonds on the Inside, and Welcome to the Cruel World, with many of his albums gaining Gold and Platinum certifications across the globe.
Harper has won three Grammy Awards, including 2004 awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for 11th Commandment and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album for There Will Be A Light, as well as a win for Best Blues Album in 2014 for his album Get Up!, a collaboration with Charlie Musselwhite.
Some of his best-known works include Diamonds on the Inside,Steal My Kisses,Boa Sorte, Burn One Down, and Forever.
His single You Found Another Lover (I Lost Another Friend) off of Get Up! was also certified Gold by the RIAA.
“We are so grateful he put his songs in our care and look forward to all the new music ahead.”
Donna Caseine, Reservoir
“Some of the most forward-thinking conversations I’m having around music right now are with the people at my new publisher Reservoir,” said Harper.
“The first 27 years of songs I’ve written are now with them, and hopefully my next 27 years, as the best is yet to come.”
“Some of the most forward-thinking conversations I’m having around music right now are with the people at my new publisher Reservoir.”
Ben Harper
Reservoir EVP, Global Creative Director, Donna Caseine, added: “Ben Harper’s music is essential. His music continues to tell rich stories and move the soul.
“From The Three of Us to Paris on his latest release Winter Is For Lovers, Ben’s musicianship and excellence is unparalleled.
“We are so grateful he put his songs in our care and look forward to all the new music ahead.”
