09/12/2025
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Contact: N. Sloan Music Publishing- ASCAP
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Date: September 11, 2025
🎙️ Music Executive Demetrius Sloan Files Landmark Declaration to Restore Jade-Era Catalog and Spark Industry Reform
El Paso, TX — Demetrius Sloan, original producer and songwriter behind the platinum-selling group Jade, has filed a formal declaration demanding authorship recognition, royalty restitution, and full master ownership of the Jade-era catalog. The filing, submitted as part of an ongoing federal litigation and settlement proposal, outlines over $4.3 million in unpaid royalties and positions Sloan’s case as a blueprint for legacy restoration in the music industry.
Sloan, now Founder and CEO of N. Sloan Music Publishing, asserts that his creative contributions—including signature basslines, grooves, and horn arrangements—were never properly credited or compensated. His declaration details decades of catalog earnings across physical sales, streaming, sync licensing, and digital performance platforms like SoundExchange and The MLC.
“This isn’t just about reclaiming my work—it’s about correcting the record for every creator who built the foundation of modern R&B and was erased from the credits,” said Sloan. “We’re not asking for favors. We’re demanding compliance, transparency, and justice.”
The declaration includes:
• A forensic breakdown of catalog earnings from 1992 to 2025
• Estimated unpaid royalties across publishing, master, and digital rights
• Evidence of misattribution and metadata errors affecting royalty collection
• A proposed $4 million settlement with corrected credits and full master ownership
Sloan’s case arrives amid growing scrutiny of royalty transparency, metadata accuracy, and legacy artist rights. Industry observers note that his filing could influence future legislation, inspire catalog audits, and reshape how digital platforms handle historical works.
About N. Sloan Music Publishing
Founded by Demetrius Sloan, N. Sloan Music Publishing is a creator-led corporation focused on catalog restoration, international licensing, and strategic financial planning for legacy artists. The company is actively expanding into Latin American and global markets. N Sloan Music Publishing Company Billboard Variety The Hollywood Reporter The Rolling Stones
