Q' Lokura has entered an admin agreement with UMPG Argentina globally, which includes their back catalogue and all the songs they will create over the coming years. Q’ Lokura is the most important cuarteto group in Argentinean music for the last 9 years and has established itself as a leading name in the genre.
We are incredibly proud that UMPG artists and songwriters have won 21 Latin GRAMMYs this year. Among them were Record of the Year (Palmeras En El Jardín by Alejandro Sanz, Spreadlof and Elena Rose) and Album of the Year (DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny and La Paciencia).
Other UMPG winners include Renee, Carin Leon, Andres Cepeda, Natalia Lafourcade, Jota.pê, Aitana and more.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, today announced the signing of buzzing global talent The Marías to an exclusive, worldwide music publishing agreement. Known for their dreamy fusion of alternative, psychedelic rock, jazz and Latin, the Latin GRAMMY-nominated band is comprised of Atlanta-raised María Zardoya, Los Angeles native Josh Conway, Jesse Perlman on guitar and Edward James on keys.
We are delighted to celebrate all our nominees for the 2025 Latin Grammys! UMPG have a total of 65 nominations across 32 categories.
Nicolle Horbath is a singer-songwriter known for her amazing storytelling and Latin inspired melodies. She was nominated for Best New Artist and Best Singer-Songwriter Album at the 2024 Latin Grammys. Her project is all about joy, rhythm and good vibes!
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has honored Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) with the prestigious Premio ASCAP 2025 / Latin ASCAP Award 2025 as Publisher of the Year. This marks the third consecutive year that UMPG has received the honor. The Latin ASCAP Awards 2025 are an esteemed annual event that celebrates the most notable Latin songs of the year.
In Miami, UMPG partnered with She is the Music to host a three-day wellness and songwriting retreat (March 17-19) at Mindful Music Lab, led by wellness and music expert Brittany Berger. Designed as a safe and supportive space for female artists, songwriters, and producers, the event filled a gap often missing in traditional music sessions - fostering both collaboration and community.
UMPG is proud to welcome OG Flamez to the family. OG Flamez is an amazing producer known for his work in reggaeton, pop, and regional Mexican music. He has worked with artists like Robi, Jay Wheeler, Kris R., Carin Leon, Ryan Castro, Alejo, and more.
UMPG celebrated outstanding success at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, representing 15 of Sunday night's Grammy Award winners, who garnered trophies across 19 genre-diverse categories, including Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of the Year. In addition, UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson received the Recording Academy’s 2025 Industry Icon Award, recognizing her transformative leadership and impact on the music industry.
UMPG artist & writer Alvaro Diaz has been awarded the No. 1 spot in Rolling Stone’s Latin Albums of the Year for his latest album ‘Sayonara’.