Anderson .Paak’s label Apeshit appoints Krystal Miles as GM Industry veteran KRYSTAL MILES has been appointed the new GM of eight-time GRAMMY AWARD winner ANDERSON .PAAK's label APESHIT. MILES has been a longtime partner with .PAAK, serving on his day-to-day manage... Read More...
Drake signs a new record deal worth $400 million Drake has reportedly signed a huge new deal with Universal Music Group that could be worth around $400 million. On May 3rd, Variety reported that UMG head Sir Lucian Grainge confirmed Drake has inked a ... Read More...
UMG extends the Weeknd Universal Music Group (UMG) announced an expansive, long-term partnership with The Weeknd, one of the most commercially successful and critically-acclaimed recording artists and songwriters of the last dec... Read More...
UMG to launch Hip Hop label with Nas & Mass Appeal in India Universal Music Group is launching a new hip-hop-focused label in India in partnership with legendary rapper Nas and Mass Appeal. Mass Appeal India is being touted by the major music company as "an innovativ... Read More...
Vivendi to Sell Up to Half of Universal Music Vivendi SA said it will sell up to half of Universal Music Group, cashing in on a surge in music streaming that has infused new life into the industry after years of decline. The French media conglomerate will ... Read More...
Ghazi Shami’s Empire Distribution joins Universal Music Group As part of a new multi-year deal, San Francisco-based distributor Empire will provide ‘strategic distribution services’ to Universal’s labels and artists. UMG says the move will ‘complement existing global ... Read More...
Facebook signs music licensing deal with Universal Music Group Facebook and Universal Music Group (UMG) have signed an 'unprecedented global, multi-year agreement' under which UMG licenses both its recorded music and publishing catalogs for video and other social experienc... Read More...
Forget Apple vs. Tidal… It’s Facebook vs. YouTube Depending on who you ask, the music business advanced to a higher level with the launch of Apple Music and the webcasting of Beats 1 on June 30. Hold on to your apple seeds and cores as word from the curb revea... Read More...
Facebook Music? Facebook is currently in talks with major record labels about ‘getting into music,’ according to multiple sources. Facebook has spoken with Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group... Read More...
Music Business Empowerment Conference Debuts in Atlanta Atlanta-based industry vet Arlinda Garrett’s Coming Attractions Promotions will host the first annual Music Business Empowerment Conference March 13-15, 2015. The conference is designed to build relationships ... Read More...
