Big Hit Entertainment (BHE) and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a joint venture that they say will “mark the beginning of a new chapter in music history”. The announcement was made in a global press conference stream earlier today (February 17) by UMG chairman and CEO Lucian Grange, BHE chairman Bang Si-hyuk, Interscope Geffen …
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Universal Music Group announce new agreement with TikTok
Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok have announced an “expanded global alliance” that will benefit both users of the app and artists signed to the label group. The short-form video app, which launched in 2016, allows users to use clips of songs to soundtrack their 15-second or 60-second videos. In a press release, UMG announced …
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Bob Dylan has sold his entire songwriting catalogue to Universal Music
Bob Dylan has struck a historical deal with Universal Music to sell his entire songwriting catalogue. According to the New York Times, the music icon has sold his back catalogue for an eye-watering $300 million (£225 million), giving Universal the ownership of over 600 songs spanning a period of almost six decades. It includes career-cementing early …
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Universal Music launches new UK label 0207 Def Jam
Universal Music has announced the launch of 0207 Def Jam, the new UK home of legendary record label Def Jam Recordings. Headed up by brothers and industry executives Alex and Alec Boateng, the new label marks a significant partnership with Def Jam, which has played a huge role in shaping the popularity of hip-hop across …
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Nicky Romero Makes His Universal Debut with “Nights With You”
I wish we had power rankings of which DJs have been doing the most during quarantine. No doubt, Nicky Romero would be at or near the top of the leaderboard. He’s been pumping out quality tracks left and right, he recently unveiled a new alias, he’s done plenty of livestreams, and somehow, he still finds …
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Universal Music Group Building $1.2 Billion Entertainment Destination in Mississippi
Universal Music Group is planning for the return of live music and events with a $1.2 billion hotel and entertainment complex in Biloxi, Mississippi. As one of the world’s leading music companies, UMG is best known for representing Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Juice WRLD, The Weeknd, Post Malone, and so many more. Getting into the …
Nicky Romero releases debut single via Universal Music Group, ‘Nights With You’
by: Austria Masim Oct 9, 2020 Nicky Romero has made his Universal Music Group (UMG) debut with his melodic new single, “Nights With You.” Romero’s inaugural UMG single drifts far away from his robust electro house sound to unveil a much more abstract yet radio-friendly side of himself. “Nights With You” coalesces unfeigned melodies and …
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