Armada’s BEAT Music Fund, which bills itself as “the world’s first dance music investment company,” has acquired the entire master rights catalog of Netherlands-headquartered Mixmash Records.
The deal, whose financial terms were not disclosed, will add to Armada’s growing catalog a number of hits including Show Me Love by Steve Angello and Laidback Luke feat. Robin S (169 million streams) and Turbulence by Steve Aoki and Laidback Luke feat. Lil Jon (40 million streams).
Overall, the newly acquired tracks from Mixmash have garnered over 200 million streams.
Launched in 2004 by Olga Heijns and DJ/producer Laidback Luke, Mixmash “has been a cornerstone of house music for two decades,” Armada Music Group said in a statement on Wednesday (September 10). It’s known for its releases in a number of house music subgenres including electro house, future house and progressive house.
“We ultimately chose BEAT Music Fund because their vision and capabilities aligned perfectly with our goal: to place the Mixmash catalog in expert hands, ensuring our artists’ work is properly monetized and respected,” said Heijns, who serves as Mixmash’s Managing Director.
“Their robust infrastructure and deep industry know-how were essential factors for both Luke and me – Mixmash represents 20 years of our legacy, and with BEAT we feel confident that our history and values will be carried forward.”
“Mixmash represents 20 years of our legacy, and with BEAT we feel confident that our history and values will be carried forward.”
Olga Heijns, Mixmash Records
Laidback Luke added that BEAT Music Fund’s “dedication to honoring the legacy of dance music deeply resonates with my greater purpose as an artist. I am confident that both my work and the label’s catalog are in excellent hands with the team.”
Armada Music Group CEO Maykel Piron said the company is “incredibly excited” to bring the Mixmash Records catalog into BEAT Music Fund.
“Olga and Laidback Luke have built an exceptional legacy over two decades, and this acquisition underscores our commitment to preserving and elevating the rich history of dance music,” he said.
BEAT Music Fund was launched in 2023 to be the catalog investment arm of Armada Music, the legendary Netherlands-headquartered indie dance label, shortly before the company was reorganized as Armada Music Group.
“This acquisition underscores our commitment to preserving and elevating the rich history of dance music.”
Maykel Piron, Armada Music Group
Since then, the fund has invested into the catalogs of such notable electronica artists and labels as Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, electronic music star ARTY, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds, chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma, acclaimed UK duo Solardo’s Sola Records and Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Jax Jones.
In 2024, BEAT Music Fund said it aimed to spend $500 million on catalog acquisitions over the coming five years.Music Business Worldwide