ACCESS Newswire·Jun 17, 2026, 4:10 PM ET

Zedge's Tapedeck Adds Betty Wright's Catalog in Agreement With the Late Soul Legend's Estate

Zedge Inc. announced an agreement with the estate of Betty Wright to bring her catalog to the Tapedeck platform, timed to coincide with Juneteenth on June 17, 2026.
Wright, a six-time Grammy nominee who died in 2020, was the first Black woman to earn a gold record on her own label, Ms. B Records, in 1988.
Tapedeck operates on a model where every stream pays a minimum of one penny, with rights holders receiving 80% of all fan spending.
The agreement allows Betty Wright's estate to receive 80 cents for every dollar spent on her music.
Tapedeck launched on iOS in the U.S. in fall 2025, with Android, web, & international expansion occurring in 2026.
A private launch event will be held in Wright's hometown of Miami on June 17, 2026, featuring performances by her children.
This deal follows recent licensing agreements with Cinq Music, Tuff Gong Distribution, & BWL Entertainment.
Zedge currently serves 20 million monthly active users across its creator community platforms.