Tag: Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group Requests Dismissal Of Drake Lawsuit

Universal Music Group (UMG) has taken action against recording artist Drake by requesting that the lawsuit the Canadian Heartthrob filed be dismissed based on protected free speech according to the Texas Citizens Participation Act. According to Chron, the request is in response to Drake filing legal paperwork against UMG in Bexar County, Texas, alleging that the… Continue reading Universal Music Group Requests Dismissal Of Drake Lawsuit

Universal Music Group And TikTok Agree to New Music Licensing Deal

Earlier this year, Universal Music Group (UMG) pulled music from their roster of artists off of the popular TikTok platform due to a disagreement regarding the use of artificial intelligence and compensation. It was recently announced that an agreement has been made between the two entities allowing music from the likes of Drake, SZA, Taylor… Continue reading Universal Music Group And TikTok Agree to New Music Licensing Deal

Dr. Dre Purportedly Selling Portions of Music Assets to Universal Music and Shamrock Holdings for Over $200 Million

As the hip-hop world is still waiting for the arrival of Dr. Dre’s Detox album, the music producer is primed to sell portions of his music catalog for reportedly more than $200 million. According to Billboard, one of the iconic founding members of the legendary hip-hop group, N.W.A. will look to profit more than $200… Continue reading Dr. Dre Purportedly Selling Portions of Music Assets to Universal Music and Shamrock Holdings for Over $200 Million

Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Global, Multi-Year License Agreement

Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new, multi-year global license agreement that further aligns the companies’ efforts to foster groundbreaking new features providing value for artists and great experiences for music fans. With this new agreement,… Continue reading Spotify and Universal Music Group Announce Global, Multi-Year License Agreement

Universal Music Group (UMG) Announces the Launch of Def Jam Africa

Def Jam Africa Artists. Top row L-R / Larry Gaaga,, Boity, Tshego /  Middle Row L-R. Nadia Nakai, Cassper Nyovest,  Nasty C / Bottom Row L-R. Ricky Tyler, Vector, Tellaman Label launch roster includes some of Africa’s most influential artists and MC’s including: Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Larry Gaaga, Boity, Nadia Nakai, Tellaman, Tshego, Ricky… Continue reading Universal Music Group (UMG) Announces the Launch of Def Jam Africa

Mass Appeal and Universal Music Group Announce Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement

Mass Appeal, the urban culture-focused media and entertainment company, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the companies have entered into a multi-year global agreement. The deal encompasses the exclusive distribution of physical and digital formats for recorded music and short-form video content and provides Mass Appeal with the… Continue reading Mass Appeal and Universal Music Group Announce Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement

Mixtape: wifisfuneral – Boy Who Cried Wolf

The Members-Only Rapper Shares His Second Quality Full-Length of 2017, With Production from Pierre Bourne and Cris Dinero     Critical Praise:   “[wifisfuneral] displays an impressive array of verbal acrobatics, showing off masterful breath control and a rapid fire flow.”  – Pitchfork “‘It Don’t Matter’ puts Wifisfuneral over a raucous, Robb Bank$-produced beat, with keys straight… Continue reading Mixtape: wifisfuneral – Boy Who Cried Wolf

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