Mary J. Blige partners with Primary Wave on her catalog

Mary J. Blige has struck a partnership with Primary Wave Music covering both her songwriting and recording catalogs, home to classics like "Family Affair," "Be Without You" and "My Life." Financial terms were not disclosed, but the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul gains access to Primary Wave's marketing, publishing and sync operation. For working artists, it's a reminder that a catalog is a long-term asset: songs you own today can keep earning for decades.