Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of iconic songs by Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). The deal is the most significant music publishing agreement this century and one of the most important of all time. Here is a special video to celebrate this historic event. The deal …
Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, has announced a strategic global partnership with leading Italian music company Sugar, one of the most prestigious independent music companies in the world. This expansive new worldwide agreement will provide Sugar with the industry’s best resources and expertise across their iconic recorded music and film soundtrack catalogues, alongside global support …
Universal Music Group is setting up label camp, Def Jam Records in Africa that focuses on the best of hip hop and afrobeats music on the continent. The label will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria, but its entire makeup will be sourced across the continent. According to Variety, it will be supported by dedicated A&R, marketing, …
Big moves are what Taylor Swift stands for now when it comes to matters of her career. The multiple award-winning artist has inked a new deal with world famous record label, Universal Music Group. The agreement will make UMG the exclusive worldwide recorded music partner for Swift, with its Republic Records division serving as her U.S label. Parting ways with …
Universal Music Group becomes first music company to partner with leading African music streaming and download service. Boomplay, Africa’s leading music streaming and download service and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment today announced the signing of a landmark licensing agreement covering multiple markets within Africa. UMG is the first major music company to license its …
Hiplife duo, R2Bees have signed a recording deal with the world leader in music-based entertainment, Universal Music Group (UMG). Their signing to the music label has led to a postponement of date in the release of their third studio album, SITE 15. The announcement was made official via a tweet posted by the duo rapper, Omar Sterling. “We’ve just finalized …
First marquee label signings include acclaimed artists Tekno, Stonebwoy, Vanessa Mdee & Mr Eazi. SANTA MONICA/LAGOS, July 17, 2018 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a significant expansion of operations within Western Africa, with the launch of Universal Music Nigeria. This new strategic division, will operate from a new office in Lagos, under …
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