Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, and Tommy Brown’s Champagne Therapy today announced the joint signing of Melanie Fontana, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter/artist. 

A multi-Platinum-selling songwriter, Melanie’s hits include “Boy With Luv” by BTS & Halsey, “Good In Bed” by Dua Lipa, “I Can’t Stop Me” and “Cry For Me” by TWICE, “Mood Ring” by Britney Spears, and more. Since partnering, Melanie and Grammy-nominated producer Brown have continued their success creating hit songs including “Bet You Wanna” by Blackpink ft. Cardi B and “Take It Home” by Mabel.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced that Natasha Baldwin has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Classics and Screen. Based in London, she will report to Jody Gerson, UMPG Chairman and CEO, and Marc Cimino, UMPG Chief Operating Officer.

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 publishing company, today announced the launch of its Israel division, UMPG Israel, with the office open effective immediately. UMPG will be the only major music publishing company with an office there, providing dedicated on-the-ground support for its world-class roster of songwriters, and will discover, sign and develop Israeli music creators.

UMPG has been named Publisher of the Year by ASCAP at the 2021 Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. Winning for the third consecutive year, the company was honored for its writers’ success with songs including “Blinding Lights” (The Weeknd), “Rockstar” (DaBaby) and “Laugh Now Cry Later” (Drake). Now in 34th year, the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards recognizes distinguished songwriters, producers and publishers behind hip-hop, R&B and gospel music’s biggest hits. 

Lil Baby was named ASCAP Songwriter of the Year for hits including “Baby,” “The Bigger Picture,” “Emotionally Scarred,” “For the Night” and more. The Grammy-nominated songwriter and artist has been one of the most dominant and critically acclaimed names in rap since his first release in 2017. His 2020 solo album My Turn debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Lil Baby was also named to Time Magazine’s 2021 “100 Next” List and earlier this month released a collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk.

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.

Dua Lipa (Tap Music), Harry Styles, Griff, Taylor Swift & more were among the winners at the 41st BRIT awards.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter/artist Tommy Brown has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing deal.

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that in-demand songwriter/producer Chi Chi has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing deal. A Nigerian-American producer from Jonesboro, Georgia, Chidi “Chi Chi” Osondu specializes in creating “trap ballads,” blending classical notes to Atlanta’s popular trap sound.

For the 2021 Grammy Awards, UMPG represents 18 winning songwriters/artists across 19 categories.