Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), today announced the signing of Brazilian DJ Alok to an exclusive, global publishing agreement.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that Grammy Award-winning recording artist and songwriter Lionel Richie has signed an exclusive, global publishing agreement. The deal includes songs written throughout Richie’s solo career including super hits "Hello,” “Lady,” "Dancing on the Ceiling," "All Night Long,” and numerous others.

With more than 125 million albums sold worldwide, six Grammy Awards, an Oscar and a Golden Globe, Richie (Capitol Records) is an international icon whose discography is a defining part of pop music. He is one of the only songwriters in history to have #1 records for eleven consecutive years, as well as one of only two songwriters to solely write eight #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition to Richie’s extensive catalog of mega-hits like “Penny Lover,” Truly,” “Say You, Say Me” and “Ballerina Girl," he co-wrote “We Are the World,” one of the most important and timeless pop songs in history.

Universal Music Publishing (UMP) China, a division of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the leading global music publisher, announced the opening of its new office in Shanghai today. The move significantly expands UMPG’s operations in China, which it first entered two years ago, and reinforces its commitment to developing Chinese music industry and artists.

Universal Music Publishing (UMP) China, the China division of a leading, global music publisher, and She Is The Music (SITM), a global nonprofit working to increase the number of women in music, partnered to launch a Beijing-based all-women songwriting camp, Untagged 2021, comprised of nearly 30 women musicians from nine countries and regions. This marks the nonprofit’s first songwriting camp in Asia.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, has signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with rising star Clairo (FADER Label/Republic Records). A viral success story, 22-year-old Claire Cottrill – artist name Clairo – is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer.

Universal Music Publishing Group México, a division of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, has signed an exclusive, worldwide agreement with singer-songwriter Horacio Palencia.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, has signed songwriter/artist Feid to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement. Born in Medellín, Colombia, Feid has received Latin Grammy Award nominations two years in a row for Best Urban Music Album for second studio album ‘19,’ and 2020’s ‘FERXXO (VOL 1: M.O.R.)’ which includes the hit “Porfa” featuring fellow UMPG collaborator Justin Quiles.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan’s entire catalog of songs. This landmark agreement encompasses more than 600 copyrights spanning 60 years, from 1962’s cultural milestone “Blowin’ In The Wind” to this year’s epic “Murder Most Foul.” 

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, has signed Latin Grammy-nominated DJs/producers Afro Bros to an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement. The Netherland-based group includes Rashid Badloe, Giordano Ashruf and Ogri (Shareef Badloe). 

On the newest episode of the 'And The Writer Is...' UMPG Chairman & CEO Jody Gerson sits down with Ross Golan & Joe London to discuss her incredible journey in the music industry.