Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has signed a global co-publishing deal with songwriter-rapper-singer Lil Yachty. The deal comes on the heels of the artist’s new album debut, Teenage Emotions. A popular addition on the charts, Lil Yachty has made waves with hit singles including 'iSpy,' 'Broccoli,' and 'One Night.'
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Sync Spotlight - Master Of None
‘WE LIKE TO PARTY! (THE VENGABUS), written by UMPG writers Danski Delmundo/The Vengaboys, is synced in the Netflix serie ‘Master Of None’ S2, episode “New York, I Love You”.
Jack White Signs First Ever-Global Publishing Agreement With UMPG
Jack White, the highly revered singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, has signed a first-ever global, multi-year agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) to administer the iconic artist’s entire song catalogue.
Irving Berlin's 'It's A Lovely Day Today' for McDonalds advert
McDonalds feature Perry Como's version of Irving Berlin's 'It's A Lovely Day Today' in their latest McDonalds breakfast TV advert.
Pearl Jam To Release
'Anthology - The Complete Scores'
On May 10, Pearl Jam and Hal Leonard will release Pearl Jam Anthology – The Complete Scores. This deluxe, hardcover book with a custom protective box provides 130 scores of every song from the Pearl Jam albums Ten through Lightning Bolt.
Thomas Dybdahl - new album and tour
Norwegian guitarist, singer and songwriter Thomas Dybdahl on Europa tour starting next week! His critically acclaimed 7th album 'The Great Plains' was released in February.
Ivor Novello nominations 2017
Artists and writers signed to Universal Music Publishing have received 6 nominations for the 62nd Ivor Novello awards. Coldplay, Laura Mvula, Adele, Tobias Jesso Jr and Josh Homme are amongst the artists and writers in the running.
Fatboy Slim 'Praise You' covered for Lloyds Bank
Lloyds Bank soundtrack recent 'By Your Side' advert with cover version of Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You' by singer - songwriter Hannah Grace.
3FM Awards 2017 - UMPG winners
On April 17th, the annual 3FM Awards were hosted at TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht.
Steve Mac celebrates huge chart success
Rokstone Music/ UMPG writer Steve Mac is celebrating his massive No.1 hit, 'Shape of You', by Ed Sheeran (produced by Mac and co-written with Ed Sheeran & Johnny McDaid). The song has had 12 consecutive weeks at the top of the UK charts, reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and since release has topped the official charts in 60 countries worldwide.