Deadmau5 has sold his extensive catalog to Create Music Group in a deal reportedly worth $55 million. The agreement encompasses over 4,000 compositions and recordings, including both his personal works and releases from his Mau5trap label, established in 2007.

The transaction includes a joint venture agreement for future collaborations between Deadmau5 and Create Music. Both parties emphasized their established professional relationship and shared vision for expanding the reach of the catalog.

While significant, the $55 million valuation is notably lower than other recent EDM catalog sales, such as Calvin Harris's deal. This raises questions about EDM catalog valuations in the context of:

• Growing influence of AI music generation
• Saturated market of electronic music
• Recent industry developments, including major labels launching electronic imprints
• Economic uncertainties affecting catalog valuations

Create Music Group, backed by Flexpoint Ford, has been actively expanding its portfolio, recently acquiring a 50% stake in Enhanced Music. The company secured a $165 million raise in 2024, though it faces legal challenges, including a lawsuit from Artist Partner Group regarding artist poaching allegations and a recently settled dispute with rapper Mazzeratti Duke.

The deal represents another significant movement in the ongoing trend of music catalog acquisitions, highlighting the continued value placed on established electronic music portfolios despite market challenges.

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