Armada Music Secures Sonique’s Full Catalog

Armada Music has cemented its position as a powerhouse in dance music by securing worldwide rights to the entire catalog of Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and DJ Sonique. The agreement marks one of the label’s most culturally resonant acquisitions to date, expanding its growing footprint in the acquired catalog space while giving new life to some of the most defining records in late-’90s and early-2000s electronic music. Announced on November 21, 2025, the deal places Sonique’s complete body of work under the stewardship of Armada Music, the world’s largest independent dance label. For fans, it signals a fresh wave of reissues, remixes, and creative reinterpretations—an opportunity to re-engage with the songs that shaped club culture at the turn of the millennium.

A Legacy Ready for Renewal

Sonique has long occupied a unique lane in dance music—an artist whose charisma, unmistakable voice, and genre-blurring instincts brought electronic music to mainstream audiences without sacrificing its spirit. Her catalog includes some of the era’s most enduring anthems, led by the chart-dominating “It Feels So Good.” Originally released in the UK in 1998, the track found new energy from U.S. radio airplay before its explosive 2000 re-release, which spent three weeks at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and ultimately became the country’s third-best-selling single that year. In the U.S., it hit No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, cementing its status as a global crossover. A 2024 rework with Matt Sassari and HUGEL introduced it to a new generation, helping push Sonique back into club sets and festival playlists. Another standout, “Sky,” proved she wasn’t defined by a single hit. The track climbed to No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, reinforcing her position as a vital voice in electronic pop and the broader dance landscape.

Armada’s Vision for the Catalog

For Armada, which operates out of London, Amsterdam, and New York, the partnership is both a celebration of dance-music history and a strategic expansion of its catalog-driven initiatives. CEO and Co-founder Maykel Piron frames it as an investment partly rooted in stewardship and partly in evolution. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Sonique’s phenomenal catalog to the Armada Music family,” Piron said. “Her music has left an indelible mark on dance culture, and we are committed to nurturing and elevating her legacy for a new generation of fans while continuing to engage her dedicated base worldwide. This long-term partnership reflects our belief in the enduring power and potential of her incredible body of work.” The label plans to roll out high-impact reissues along with a slate of remixes from influential producers—moves designed to channel both nostalgia and innovation. For the EDM community, this hints at potential festival-ready updates of Sonique’s most celebrated tracks, as well as deeper catalog cuts positioned for rediscovery.

Sonique Looks Ahead

For Sonique, the partnership serves as both a reflection on a storied past and the start of a revitalized creative chapter. “Signing with Armada Music feels like the perfect next step in my journey. It’s a chance to honor the songs and moments that shaped my career while also opening the door to new music,” she said. “I’m proud to have a label with such a powerful dance heritage supporting both my catalogue and my future, and I feel energized, inspired, and ready for what’s ahead.” Her momentum over the past year reinforces that readiness. In 2024, she sold out London’s Royal Festival Hall with a full-band, strings, and choir performance; made her Glastonbury debut at Silver Hayes; and joined Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics arena tour, ending with two sold-out nights at London’s O2 Arena. That same year, the Matt Sassari & HUGEL collaboration on “It Feels So Good” went Gold in the UK and amassed more than 130 million Spotify streams in eleven months—proof that her work resonates across generations.

Why the Timing Matters

The acquisition arrives at a cultural moment when classic dance records are finding renewed relevance on streaming platforms, in DJ sets, and across social media. Younger creators are resurfacing trance, house, and progressive anthems, while veteran artists are reclaiming their catalogs through remasters and remix campaigns. Armada’s BEAT Music Fund—its dance-focused investment arm—has been accelerating this trend, positioning the company as a leading curator of electronic music history. Pairing that infrastructure with Sonique’s catalog aligns with the label’s broader strategy to invest in iconic artists whose influence continues to echo throughout the genre.

A Catalog Built for the Future

Sonique’s decades-long career—from her early days as the lead vocalist of S’Express to global solo success and her high-energy DJ sets at clubs like Cream and Manumission—gives Armada a catalog rich in both nostalgia and modern potential. Her voice, instantly recognizable and often imitated, remains a touchstone in dance culture. By bringing her full repertoire under one roof, Armada is poised to not only preserve her legacy but also reintroduce it to a dance community eager for the fusion of classic and contemporary sounds. For EDM fans, this partnership sets the stage for a new wave of Sonique—one rooted in the timelessness of the past but engineered for the clubs, festivals, and digital landscapes of today.