UMPG SAMPLE CLEARANCE
Sampling is the interpolation of a pre-existing composition within a newly created composition by means of either replayed/resung elements, or digitally sampled elements of an existing recording. UMPG's Sample Clearance departments protect our writers and copyrights by negotiating agreements for the sampled use of our compositions upon terms and conditions that reflect the value of the copyright in the pre-existing composition. UMPG also seeks to protect copyrights from any unauthorized uses or from any uses that we (or the author) might deem inappropriate .

Our sample clearance staff in the U.S., London and in other foreign territories work closely with sample clearance companies, record companies, producers, writers, attorneys and managers to negotiate sample requests. Our staff makes every attempt to clear a sample as quickly as possible and works closely with our sampled writers to advise them of the benefit of having their work sampled.

HOW TO CLEAR A SAMPLE
We strongly recommend submitting requests at least five months before release. To clear a sample:

(a) Download the Sample Clearance Request Form
at the top of this page;
(b) Fill the form out completely;
(c) Forward the fully-completed request form, along with a CD or Tape copy of the sampled song and the new song (Required), and a copy of the lyric sheet to:

Universal Music Publishing Group
Attn: Susan Ranta, Director, Music Sampling Clearances.
2440 Sepulveda Blvd, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90064

If you have any questions you may contact UMPG Sample Clearance by emailing UMPG.Sampling.us@umusic.com

CLEARING A SAMPLE OUTSIDE THE US
Each UMPG territory is responsible for clearing samples that originate from that respective country.

In the UK contact: Amanda.Bright@umusic.com
Ph: +44 20 8752 2629 Fax: +44 22 20 8752 2652

For all other foreign territories: Go to the Worldwide Directory for local contact information, or e-mail UMPG.Sampling.us@umusic.com for general inquiries.