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Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s most creatively and commercially successful artist-songwriters in history, signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading global music publisher, earned 23 wins at the 20th Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas. The publisher’s world-class songwriters were honored across major categories including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album, Best Pop Song and Best Urban Song, among many others.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed rising Latin singer-songwriter Mariah to an exclusive global publishing deal. Dubbed Latin Urban’s next leading musical star, Mariah Angeliq – who goes by Mariah – is a 19-year old Miami-born, Puerto Rican-Cuban artist. In less than one year, her songs have surpassed 25 million collective streams and counting. Mariah has more than one million monthly listeners on Spotify, making her the first Latin female newcomer to reach this milestone in 2019. Signed to Universal Music Latino, Mariah was discovered by UMPG reggaeton producer Nely “El Arma Secreta” (Josias De La Cruz) and is represented by GTS management.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced today that Olga Cardona has been promoted to Vice President, Administration and Marketing, Latin Music. Based in Miami, Cardona will continue reporting to Alexandra Lioutikoff, UMPG President for Latin America and U.S. Latin. A respected industry veteran, Cardona joined UMPG in 2007 through the acquisition of BMG Music Publishing. In her time with the company, she has been responsible for the company’s Latin catalogs, including through both the BMG and Univision Publishing mergers. She has also managed catalogs for top talent including Juan Luis Guerra, Romeo Santos, J Balvin, Jorge Luis Piloto, and Rich Music Ltd, among many others.

Universal Music Publishing Group today announced that multiple Latin Grammy winner Rosalía has been signed to an exclusive, worldwide co-publishing deal. 

MIAMI, March 7, 2019 – Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and its songwriters were honored for their contributions to thirteen of the most-performed Latin songs of 2018 at the 27th Annual ASCAP Latin Awards (El Premio ASCAP) held March 5th in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

UMPG Latin has signed Miami-based independent label and publisher Rich Music Inc to an exclusive publishing agreement. Founded in 2007 by father-and-son team Rich and Josh Mendez, Rich Music Inc specializes in Latin Urban music. Their roster includes Justin Quiles, Dímelo Flow, Dalex, Magnífico, Sech, Barbara Doza, DJ Africa and Chris Marsh.

Billboard has released it’s 2018 International Power Players list which includes four Universal Music Publishing Group executives. Andrew Jenkins (President of Australia and Asia Pacific, UMPG), Alexandra Lioutikoff (Executive VP Latin America and US Latin, UMPG) and Mike McCormack (Managing Director UK, UMPG) are all recognized in the Publishing category, whilst Jackie Alway, (SVP International Legal & Industry Affairs, UMPG) is included in the Trade Groups category. 

UMPG Latin proudly announces the signing of Dominican songwriter/producer/artist Brasa.