Def Jam is continuing its global expansion with the launch of Def Jam Africa. The announcement from Universal Music Group states the new wing fo the iconic label will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria. The new label will focus on hip-hop, Afrobeats, and trap talent throughout the region, with a team […]
The original report detailing the 2008 fire at Universal Studios that ruined some of the “most historically significant material owned by UMG,” according to The New York Times, has rocked the music industry for weeks now. In a developing update, it looks like estates and attorneys for many artists under Universal Music Group, one in […]
This week it was reported by The New York Times that YouTube and Universal Music Group would be joining to give some of our favorite classic music videos the remastering treatment. With a time span that goes from the ’80s all the way to the 2000s when things began to change for the better, it […]
Any self-respecting music fan understands the significance, importance and just straight up awe that comes with the words Universal Music Enterprises — a company with decades worth of classic records at their disposal. Now, imagine having that same enthusiasm about the music empire, and then getting the dream opportunity to spearhead its department of urban […]
Words by Comfort Nnana Kalu Many social media users have struggled with copyrighting as a user can make a video to upload on Facebook and Instagram with music and then in an hour see a message saying that the video has been removed for infringement. Now, Facebook has come up with a solution to this […]
The Weeknd and Futura 2000 announce the third and final delivery of the Futura XO Artist Capsule Collection at Concepts NYC located at 225 Hudson Street from June 3 through June 7. The collection was produced in partnership with Bravado, UMG’s leading merchandise and brand management company. Following earlier deliveries in Los Angeles and Toronto, […]
Music legend Prince may have been known for fighting against the record companies owning rights to his music, but after an extensive bidding war, it looks like one has won the licensing battle. According to published reports, Universal Music Group has been granted exclusive licensing rights to “certain renowned albums,” unleashed unto the world by Prince between […]