Chart Performance and Commercial Metrics for Get On Up
Get On Up is a 2014 single by Jodeci, released as part of the soundtrack for the Michael Jackson biopic of the same name. The track reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and peaked at No. 12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, according to Billboard chart archives. The song has accumulated over 150 million on-demand streams in the United States as of the latest available public data from Luminate, formerly Nielsen Music. Globally, the track has been certified gold or higher in multiple territories, including the United States and the United Kingdom, based on RIAA and BPI certification databases.
The commercial performance of Get On Up is tied to the revenue model of the film's soundtrack label and the distribution agreements managed by the label's parent company. Streaming royalties from the track are split among the rights holders, which include the performing artist, the songwriters, and the label that controls the master recording. The song's sustained presence on playlists and its recurring use in compilations contribute to ongoing royalty income, with the majority of the revenue flowing through the label's digital distribution partners and performance rights organizations.
Rights Ownership and Licensing Structure
The master recording of Get On Up is controlled by the label that released the soundtrack, with distribution handled through a major digital aggregator that places the track on platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. The publishing rights are administered by the estate of the songwriters and their affiliated publishing entities, which register the composition with performance rights organizations such as ASCAP and BMI. Mechanical royalties for the song are collected by the Harry Fox Agency and distributed to the copyright holders based on the statutory rate and the number of copies or streams generated.
Sync licensing for the track is managed by the publisher and the label's licensing division, which grants permission for use in film, television, and advertising. The sync fee and master use license are negotiated separately, with the publisher controlling the composition and the label controlling the master recording. The revenue from these licenses is shared according to the agreements in place, with the artist and songwriters receiving a percentage of the sync fee and the label retaining a portion as the owner of the master.
Financial Impact and Revenue Streams
Get On Up generates revenue through multiple streams, including streaming royalties, digital downloads, sync licensing, and physical sales of the soundtrack album. The streaming revenue is calculated per stream, with the rate varying by platform and territory. In the United States, the average per-stream rate for on-demand audio streams has been reported in the range of $0.003 to $0.005 per stream, depending on the platform's total market share and the listener's subscription tier.
The financial impact of the song extends beyond direct royalties, as the track's association with the biopic and its use in promotional campaigns increases the visibility of the catalog and the value of the rights. The estate of the songwriters and the label's parent company continue to benefit from the track's catalog value, which is influenced by streaming volume, sync placements, and the overall health of the R&B market. For a detailed breakdown of the revenue model and the role of performance rights organizations, see the overview provided by Forbes on music royalty structures. The latest data on streaming rates and market share can be found in the Luminate year-end report available at https://www.luminate.com/music-industry-data. For information on the RIAA certification process and the criteria for gold and platinum awards, visit https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/. The role of the Harry Fox Agency in mechanical royalty collection is explained at https://www.harryfox.com/.