Song

Sadeness (Part I)

Enigma · MCMXC a.D. · 1990

high confidence

artist-side split is modeled + gross track revenue is separated. Why?

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

Modeled artist-side range $85K-$280K/year
Gross track revenue $230K-$720K/year
Ownership context Included below
Platform signals Listening links only
Last updated May 26, 2026
Sadeness (Part I) by Enigma

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Short Answer

How much money does Sadeness (Part I) make?

Sadeness (Part I) by Enigma is modeled at $85K-$280K/year per year on the artist side, with gross track revenue and ownership context separated below.

Takeaway: Sadeness (Part I) is one of the stronger modeled catalog earners here because replay demand and ownership context both support a durable annual range.

Sadeness (Part I) keeps earning because its chant-driven atmosphere remains instantly recognizable and still fits mood, ambient-pop, and nostalgia listening.

Did You Know?

  • Currently ranks around the top 83% of tracked songs by modeled artist-side earnings
  • Released in 1990 and still shows earnings power roughly 36 years later
  • Ranks #1 among 2 tracked songs for Enigma
  • 7 tracks on the linked album page
  • Apple Music preview available
  • high confidence estimate

Why It Still Works

  • Global catalog playlists keep the song in long-tail circulation.
  • Its distinctive atmosphere helps it stand out in ambient and retro-pop discovery.
  • The song's cinematic, sample-heavy identity supports ongoing sync-style value.

Sadeness (Part I) sits in the top 83% of tracked songs on the site by modeled artist-side earnings.

How It Compares

Sadeness (Part I) is compared against nearby songs in the catalog based on artist overlap, era, genre, and modeled earnings range.

Song Artist Estimated yearly midpoint
Sadeness (Part I)
current page
Enigma $182,500
Return to Innocence
same artist · same genre
Enigma $142,500
The Thunder Rolls
same era · similar earnings band
Garth Brooks $177,500
Mama Said Knock You Out
same era · similar earnings band
LL Cool J $230,000

Revenue Breakdown

Gross track revenue $230K-$720K/year
100% of the lead revenue lane
Artist-side share $85K-$280K/year
38% of the lead revenue lane
Label master share $55K-$190K/year
62% of the lead revenue lane

Bars reflect modeled annual midpoint ranges, not audited royalty statements.

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More Questions About Sadeness (Part I)

How much did Sadeness (Part I) make in total?

Sadeness (Part I) does not have a public lifetime total, so this page stays focused on modeled annual earnings instead of claiming an audited career total.

How much does Sadeness (Part I) make per stream?

Sadeness (Part I) does not have a single public per-stream rate because payouts vary by platform, territory, subscription tier, and contract structure. The estimate here is modeled from aggregate streaming, licensing, and catalog behavior instead.

Who owns Sadeness (Part I)?

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Show ownership and assumptions

This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Supporting Revenue Context

Estimated gross track revenue$230K-$720K/year
Estimated artist-side cut$85K-$280K/year
Estimated label master share$55K-$190K/year
Estimated publishing share$30K-$110K/year
Estimated songwriter share$35K-$130K/year
MastersLikely split between original label-side rights and creator royalty participation
PublishingPublishing appears concentrated around songwriter and producer-side interests
Catalog sale statusNo song-specific catalog sale adjustment is assumed here

Assumptions: Estimate infers current annual earnings from international streaming, catalog replay value, and licensing-style utility, using creator-favorable studio-project economics.

Notes: This is an inferred gross-to-net range based on current catalog behavior, not a public royalty statement.

Split-aware estimate

The headline number is the modeled artist-side annual share for this recording when split data exists.

  • Gross track revenue is separated from artist-side take-home where the page has enough split context.
  • Ownership notes on masters or publishing are included and should be read alongside the revenue number.
  • All figures are conservative annual modeled ranges based on streaming behavior, cultural replay value, sync potential, and available ownership information, not public royalty statements.

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