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MEET THE NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM
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New Rel e ases
Producers ’ Corner
Fil m /TV/Advertising
Nashvil l e
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Chairman/CEO’s Message
CONTENTS
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Dave Grohl; David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, UMPG
Welcome to the new UMPG! On behalf of the new global team in place at
UMPG, welcome to the first newsletter of the combined (UMPG/BMG/Zomba)
company. Our global integration is nearly complete, and this newsletter will
serve as an introduction to our leadership as well as give you a sense of the
breadth of our company. I’m very excited about the new team as I believe the
integration has resulted in the strongest executives helming our new combined
company.
Equally exciting as our management team, is the combined roster of our new
company which is world class and positions UMPG as a true powerhouse in
almost every musical genre around the globe. We are also excited about the
emergence of our production music division, Universal Publishing Production
Music, as the market leader; the strength of our Classical divisions (Casa
Ricordi, Editio Musica , Editions Durand, Eschig, Amphion, Editions Salabert,
etc); and our strong Christian/Gospel music publishing division, BrentwoodBenson.
More than ever, the goal of our company remains to provide our clients with
personal attention. This includes having a strong creatively driven staff, and
maximizing opportunities in the film/TV/synchronization areas. We also will
continue to provide our clients with the benefits of our leading global administration systems, and continue our proactive “marketing “approach to helping
our songwriters and catalogues maximize all opportunities.
As evidence of the close personal attention we emphasize at UMPG, we are
pleased to announce the re-signing of such important clients as; Paul Simon,
Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Ne-Yo, Rudy Perez, Dave Grohl, and many others.
We also continue to push the envelope with the various new media deals we
have been closing with such companies as SpiralFrog, QTrax, Slacker, and
YouTube as well as continuing to explore new revenue opportunities for our
clients through various merchandising deals.
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We hope you enjoy this look at the new UMPG and we look forward to doing
business with you in the future!
David Renzer
Chairman and CEO
Universal Music Publishing Group, Worldwide
UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP
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UMPG • 03
GLOBAL
& SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS
David Renzer
CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WORLDWIDE
[email protected]
At the helm of the music industry’s leading global music publishing operation, David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music
Publishing Group, is responsible for overseeing the activities of UMPG’s worldwide offices. Since Renzer joined the company (then
called MCA Music Publishing) in 1996, UMPG has grown exponentially through both direct signings and numerous catalogue acquisitions, including the recent BMG/Zomba acquisition which catapulted UMPG to the world’s leading global music publisher and the global leader in production music, classical music and contemporary Christian/Gospel music. Under David Renzer’s watch, the top priority
of the company is to ensure that the needs of its songwriters, artists and catalogs will optimally be served through UMPG’s creative,
marketing, and administrative services.
Michael Sammis
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, WORLDWIDE
[email protected]
Mike Sammis is Executive Vice President of Operations/Chief Financial Offer, Worldwide. Mike oversees all aspects of the global integration of the combined UMPG and former BMG music publishing companies, as well as all Finance and Administration activities for
the combined company’s worldwide businesses including Global Administration and IT. Since joining the company (then MCA Music
Publishing) in 1996, Mike has played a pivotal role in the transformation of UMPG to global leadership. During his tenure, the company has experienced substantial growth and has successfully acquired or merged with several high profile music catalogs (PolyGram,
Rondor, Interscope, and All Nations Music), all of which were seamlessly integrated into UMPG.
Linda Newmark
Scott James
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS AND
STRATEGIC PROJECTS [email protected]
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MUSIC FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION
AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE [email protected]
Linda oversees the acquisition of rights in musical
compositions and promotes the business development
of UMPG. With over 19 years experience, Linda has
been involved in the acquisition of catalogues, including: BMG/Zomba, Rondor, Def Jam, Jimmy Webb,
Grace Jones, and Judy Collins, in addition to signing
writers Heart, The Bangles, George Thorogood, and
Frank Black (The Pixies), to name a few.
Scott heads the worldwide synchronization efforts for
UMPG and oversees the Synch, Clearance, Licensing,
Special Markets, Archive and Catalogue Management
teams. As the synchronization business continues to
grow he has assembled the finest, most respected team
of executives in the industry. Under his leadership,
UMPG has experienced consistent double digit growth.
Mike Donegan
John Reston
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL IT
VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL ADMINISTRATION
[email protected]
[email protected]
Mike has been with Universal Music Group since
1989 when he joined PolyGram's International IT
Group, becoming PolyGram International Music
Publishing's Head of Business Systems in 1995.
Prior to joining PolyGram, he worked in entertainment
consultancy and has broad IT experience in music,
film, theatre, radio and TV.
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John joined the company (then MCA) in 1991.
Following the MCA/PolyGram merger in 1999, and
subsequent creation of UMPG, John worked within a
number of the company’s key territories, including the
UK (overseeing the Europe region), Hong Kong (serving the Asian region), Miami (serving the Latin
American region) and most recently, the UK.
Gary Gross
Heather Brown
WORLDWIDE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL PUBLISHING
PRODUCTION MUSIC [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS &
NEW MEDIA WORLD-WIDE [email protected]
Gary Gross is President, UPPM Worldwide and oversees all aspects relating to the company’s global production music libraries. He formerly served as
President of BMG Production Music Worldwide. Gary
joined BMG's Killer Tracks in 1996 as VP Marketing,
then was elevated to VP/GM, and then SVP/GM. In
2002, he was promoted to President of BMG
Production Music.
Heather oversees the corporate communications,
marketing, and new media for UMPG. She works with
the company's offices around the globe as well as
UMPG’s Motion Picture, Television, Advertising, and
Creative Departments. Heather has 14 years experience in marketing, promotion and public relations for
the entertainment industry.
Dale Mathews
Pat Higdon - Nashville
PRESIDENT, BRENTWOOD-BENSON MUSIC PUBLISHING
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER OF
UMPG NASHVILLE [email protected]
[email protected]
Dale has over 32 years of Christian music industry
experience (both as an executive and as a successful
artist) and over 20 years with Brentwood-Benson
Music Publishing, the world’s leading Christian music
publishing catalogue. Dale oversees approximately
75,000 Christian music copyrights and 70 exclusively-signed artists and songwriters.
Widely recognized as one of Nashville's most successful “song pluggers,” with over 150 top-ten chart recordings to his credit, Pat Higdon runs UMPG’s Nasvhille
operation. Pat broke into the music industry in the 70's
as a recording engineer at Woodland Sound, followed
by creative positions at Cedarwood Publishing, MCA
Music, and Warner/Chappell Music, where he founded
Patrick Joseph Music as a joint venture.
REGIONAL LEADERSHIP*
Paul Connolly - Europe
Simon Baker - Europe
PRESIDENT OF EUROPE/UK
VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING EUROPE [email protected]
[email protected]
Paul Connolly is President of Europe/UK and has built
a reputation for astute business savvy and signing
cutting edge talent across all musical genres, including Air, Sex Pistols, Joy Division, The Smiths, Lily
Allen, Chemical Brothers, The Clash, Flaming Lips,
Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Metallica, Nine Inch
Nails, The Klaxons, Smashing Pumpkins and Elton
John, among others.
Eddie Fernandez - Latin
America
With 20 years experience in music industry financial
and operational management, Simon has worked for
Sony Music Entertainment, Sony/ATV Music
Publishing, and since 2001 in European Finance for
UMPG. His sharp business acumen has helped steer
UMPG to its strong current position. Simon oversees
all aspects of finance in Europe.
Andrew Jenkins - Australasia/International
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF LATIN AMERICA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL
[email protected]
[email protected]
Eddie oversees all Latin American creative operations,
including U.S. Latino. With over 16 years of experience, Eddie has earned the respect of songwriters,
artists and industry alike. Among his key signings are
Juanes, Nesty, EMusica, Christian Leuzzi, Mauricio
Gasca, Luis Fonsi, Tito El Bambino and re-ups for
Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Rudy Perez, Ricardo Arjona,
among others.
About
Andrew Jenkins oversees operations in South East Asia,
Japan, Australia/NZ, South Africa and the Middle East.
Andrew previously served as President of International
for BMG Music Publishing and prior to that, GM of
Polydor Records in the U.K. Andrew has signed such
artists as the Bee Gees, Alanis Morissette, Pete
Townshend, The Cure, Robert Plant, and Tom Waits.
Universal Music Publishing Group
UMPG is the industry's leading global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG represents music in every genre from many
of the world’s top songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Juan Gabriel, Ciara,
Dave Grohl, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, Beastie Boys, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, Henry
Mancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and Classical
Music. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.
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UMPG TERRITORY/REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
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[email protected]
[email protected]
INDIA
Jean-Philippe Allard,
Managing Director,
UMPG France
Mine Aksoy,
Managing Director of
Universal Taxim Turkey
Achille Forler,
Managing Director,
UMPG India
JAPAN
[email protected]
John Fishlock,
Managing Director,
UMPG South Africa
Bob Aird,
Managing Director,
UMPG Australia
Ronald Siu,
Regional General Manager,
UMPG S.E. Asia
CANADA
Managing Director Spain &
Portugal/ Vice President
Creative, Latin Region
[email protected]
[email protected]
S.E.ASIA
[email protected]
Carmen Lopez,
Ken Ohyama,
President,
UMPG Japan
SOUTH?AFRICA
[email protected]
TURKEY
Mike McCormack
Deputy Managing
Director UMPG UK
Antal Boronkay,
Managing Director,
UMPG Hungary
AUS/NZ
Kim Frankiewicz
Vice President,
International
EUROPE
EUROPE
(CONTINUED)
[email protected]
Jodie Ferneyhough
Director Creative Operations,
UMPG Canada
[email protected]
LATIN?AMERICA
[email protected]
Claudio Buja,
Managing Director,
UMPG Italy
Sharen Lee,
General Manager,
UMPG Hong Kong/China
[email protected]
[email protected]
Markus Wenzel,
Managing Director,
UMPG Germany
Serena Ma,
General Manager,
UMPG Taiwan
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Martin Ingestrom,
Managing Director/
Vice President,
UMPG Nordic countries
Kevin Cho,
General Manager,
UMPG Korea
Sonia Amaya,
Managing Director,
UMPG Colombia
[email protected]
[email protected]
Frank Bruens,
Managing Director,
UMPG Benelux
Evelyn Seale,
Publishing Manager,
UMPG Philippines
Marcelo C. Falcão,
Managing Director,
UMPG Brazil
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Dominika Nováková,
General Manager,
UMPG Czech Republic
Jack Teo,
General Manager,
UMPG Malaysia
Carmen Valencia,
General Manager,
UMPG Chile
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rainer Bischof,
Managing Director,
Koch Music Publishing
Fitri Hayatunisma,
Publishing Manager,
UMPG Indonesia
Ana Maria de Visaggio,
General Manager,
UMPG Argentina
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rafael Artero,
Vice President of Creative,
U.S. Latin
[email protected]
Yadira Moreno,
Managing Director,
UMPG Mexico
[email protected]
06 • UMPG
Welcoming to the UMPG family the incredible BMG and zomba rosters:
30 Seconds to Mars
A Tribe Called Quest
Air Supply
Alain Chamfort
Alain Souchon
Alanis Morissette
Annie Lennox/Dave Stewart
(Eurythmics)
Antonella Ruggiero
B.B. King
Backstreet Boys
Barry Manilow
Beck
Bobby McFerrin
Boz Scaggs
Bruce Springsteen
Bryan Ferry
Chad Hugo (The Neptunes)
Cheb Mami
Chris Daughtry
Christina Aguilera
Coldplay
Cypress Hill
Daniel Powter
Darude
Def Leppard
Diam’s
Die Toten Hosen
Dolcenera
Donny Hathaway
Elvis Costello
Eros Ramazzotti
Estopa
Fleetwood Mac
Fonky Family
Fred Hammond
Gigi D’Alessio
Gilbert Becaud
Gilbert O’Sullivan
Hard-Fi
Iron Maiden
Jack White
Jars of Clay
JJ Goldman
John Hiatt
John Lee
Hooker
Joss Stone
Juan Gabriel
Justin Timberlake
Keane
Kings of Convenience
Kirk Franklin
Korn
KRS-ONE
Linkin Park
Lucio Battisti
Lucio Dalla
M People
Marc Bolan/T Rex
Maroon 5
MC Solaar
Modern Talking
Mutemath
Nas
Neffa
Nelly
Ne-Yo
Paul Weller
Pete Townshend/The Who
Peter Cetera/Chicago
Peter Maffay
Pitbull
Poison
Powderfinger/Bernard Fanning
PUR
R. Kelly
Rammstein
Ringo Starr
Robbie Williams
Robin and Maurice
Gibb (The Bee Gees)
Robyn
Rosenstolz
Santana
Silbermond
Sinik
Stone Roses
Subsonica
Teddy Riley
The All-American Rejects
The Calling
The Cars' Lido Music
The Cure
Tom Waits
Tommy Nilsson
Toquinho
T-Pain
Twisted Sister
Valeria Rossi
Vinicius de Moraes
Yann Tiersen
Yellowcard
...and more.
UMPG welcomes the following
superstar writer/producers:
Mutt Lange
Jörgen Elofsson
Chad Hugo of The Neptunes
Manuel Seal
The Matrix
Cool & Dre
Per Magnusson
Classical music
catalogues:
Verdi
Puccini
Rossini
Donizetti
Respighi
Berio
Nona
Sciarrino
Battistelli
Bartok
Kurtag
Tschaikovsky
Prokofiev
Strevinsky
Ravel
Debussy
Faure
Fenelon
Hersant
Satie
Poulenc
Milhaud
Roussel
Honegger
Contemporary
Christian/Gospel:
Kirk Franklin
Jars of Clay
Fred Hammond
Joy Williams
Bebo Norman
Day of Fire
Michael W. Smith
Third Day
Twila Paris
Major Film and Television
music catalogues:
BBC
Fremantle
Endemol
Gaumont
talkback Thames
Grundy-UFA
Teanworx
Tiger Aspect
Wall To Wall
DIC Entertainment
Aardman Animation
IMG TWI
Moonscope
Jettone Films
Greenlight
TDF
Five
Hattrick
All 3 Media
Decode
Proseiben
UMPG welcomes film score
composers:
Yann Tiersen
Alberto Iglesias
Ennio Morricone
Michel Legrand
Nino Rota
Mike Oldfield
Production Music:
Killer Tracks
OneMusic
Network Music
Koka Media
Atmosphere Music
Match Music
UBM
FirstCom
Bruton
Chappell
UMPG • 07
Q MAGAZINE AWARDS
KLAXONS SCOOP TOP MERCURY PRIZE
Kate Nash wins the Best Breakthrough Act; Kaiser Chiefs nab Best Video
for “Ruby;” Stereophonics walk away with the Classic Song Award for
“Local Boy In The Photograph;” Billy Bragg wins the Classic Songwriter
Award; and Sigur Ros take the Innovation In Sound Award.
UMPG’s Klaxons win the Mercury Music Prize for Myths Of The Near Future.
Other UMPG nominees include: Dizzie Rascal, Maps, The View, and The
Young Knives.
ASCAP COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
UMPG Nashville collects nine awards, including wins by Byron Hill,
Rivers Rutherford, Danny Orton, Billy Currington, Chris Lindsey, and
multiple wins by Craig Wiseman and Tony Mullins.
COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME
UMPG songwriter and artist, Mel Tillis is inducted into the Country
Music Songwriters Hall of Fame. In celebration, UMPG dedicates the
“Mel Tillis Room” at their Nashville offices.
NE-YO CROWNED SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT BMI
URBAN MUSIC AWARDS
Ne-Yo is crowned Songwriter of the Year. T-Pain nabs the Urban Ringtone
Award. “Check On It” secures Song of the Year honors (via Swizz Beatz).
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TAKES TOP MTV VMA HONORS
Justin Timberlake takes home the "Quadruple Threat" award and the
“Male Artist of the Year” award. UMPG performers include: Justin
Timberlake, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Linkin Park, T-Pain, 50 Cent,
and Foo Fighters (who covered Prince’s “Darling Nikki”).
THE KLAXONS TAKE BEST BREAKTHROUGH ACT
The Klaxons take Best Breakthrough Act award, Mika takes Best Live
Male award, and The Killers
take Best International Live
Act at the Vodafone Live
Music Awards.
WOLFMOTHER AWARDED 'SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR'
Globe-trotting Sydney three-piece Wolfmother pick up the prestigious
'Songwriter of the Year Award' at the APRA awards.
SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
UMPG writer Michael Masser is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
ASCAP RHYTHYM & SOUL HONORS MARY J. BLIGE
Mary J. Blige wins “ASCAP Voice of Music Award.” Other UMPG winners
are: Ron Fair, Swizz Beatz, Ali Jones, Ludacris, Brian Morgan, Krayzie
Bone, Chamillionaire, Ciara, Lloyd Banks, DMX, Jay Dee, Neal Conway,
Crystal Waters, Andre Harris, and Vidal Davis.
UMPG SCORES 6 TOP SONGS AT BMI POP AWARDS
UMPG winners include Mark Batson, Mariah Carey, Amy Foster Gillies,
Sacha Skarbek, Dave Grohl, and Chris Shifflet. The Bee Gees are honored as BMI Icons.
PRINCE AND BLIGE OUTSTANDING AT IMAGE AWARDS
Mary J. Blige wins Outstanding Female Artist and Prince wins
Oustanding Male Artist at the NAACP Image Awards.
MOBILE AND SAM ROBERTS HIGHLIGHT JUNO 2007
Mobile takes home the New Group of the Year and Sam Roberts receives
Video of the Year for his song “Bridge to No Where” at the Juno Awards.
UMPG WINS 16 GRAMMY ® AWARDS
UMPG is proud to have a publishing interest in 16 GRAMMY® Awards,
including the prestigious Best R&B Song of the Year, Best R&B Album of
the Year, Best Rap Song of the Year, and Album of the Year categories.
Multiple wins went to UMPG's Mary J. Blige.
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NORTH AMERICA
Tom Sturges
David Mantel
Robert Allen
Jason Boyarski
Executive Vice President,
Head of Creative
Executive Vice President,
East Coast, Creative
Senior Vice President of
Business Affairs
Vice President, Legal &
Business Affairs
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
With powerhouse Creative and
Business Affairs teams in New
York and Los Angeles, these
UMPG senior executives and
their respective teams will play
a pivotal role in taking the
newly combined company to
even greater heights.
NORTH AMERICA + NEW SIGNINGS + RENEWALS
In 2007, UMPG U.S. has celebrated a record amount of number one singles and albums; has achieved the
No. 1 U.S. Airplay market share; and has experienced an unprecendented impact on global charts. UMPG
has some of the most important contemporary songwriters and artists on its U.S. roster, including 3 Doors
Down, 50 Cent, All American Rejects, Amerie, Ashanti, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chamillionaire,
Christina Aguilera, Dave Grohl/Taylor Hawkins/Chris Schiflett (Foo Fighters), Chris Brown, Chris
Daughtry, Ciara, Common, Justin Timberlake, Korn, Linkin Park, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Mary J.
Blige, Ne-Yo, Nelly, Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls), Prince, R. Kelly, T-Pain, Tom Delonge
(Angels & Airwaves), and U2, amongst many more.
UMPG Re-Ups Major Deal With DAVE GROHL (FOO FIGHTERS)
UMPG has renewed an exclusive, world-wide publishing agreement
with multi-platinum, 4X GRAMMY award-winning, Foo Fighters
frontman, Dave Grohl.
David
"Dave Grohl has long been Commented
Renzer: "Dave Grohl
at the forefront of rock...” has long been at the
-David Renzer
forefront of rock, first
as a member of Nirvana and now leading the hugely successful
Foo Fighters. We are honored to continue our long-term relationship as his worldwide publisher."
PAUL SIMON
In addition to Dave Grohl, Universal Music Publishing Group also
represents the music publishing interests of Foo Fighters band
members and co-writers Taylor Hawkins and Chris Schiflett.
The announcement comes on the heels of the release of the Foo
Fighter’s sixth studio album, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace
(RCA) which already debuted No. 1 on the UK album charts. The
first single “The Pretender” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s U.S.
Alternative/Modern Rock chart.
UMPG RENEWS EXCLUSIVE,
WORLDWIDE PUBLISHING
AGREEMENT WITH LEGENDARY
SINGER/SONGWRITER
UMPG to Represent Entire Catalog, Including Simon and Garfunkel and Solo Work
UMPG has announced the renewal of world-renowned, fourteen time GRAMMY winning, singer/songwriter,
Paul Simon, to an exclusive publishing agreement. Through the long-term relationship, UMPG will administer Simon’s extensive catalog and future works for the world (excluding the U.S. and Canada), and will also
represent him worldwide for synchronization licensing for Motion Picture, TV, Advertising, and other media.
UMPG • 09
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA + NEW SIGNINGS
UMPG SIGNS
(L-R): Tom Sturges, EVP Creative Affairs, UMPG; David Renzer, Chairman
& CEO, UMPG; Babyface; Robert Allen, SVP of Business Affairs, UMPG;
Maani Edwards, Sr. Director - Urban Creative Affairs, West Coast.
BABYFACE
TO AN EXCLUSIVE,WORLDWIDE AGREEMENT
In addition to releasing over ten solo albums, Babyface’s hit-making
skills have been credited on over 320 albums and he produced for
some of music’s biggest legends and top-selling artists. Babyface is
a 10x GRAMMY award winner, including four wins for Producer of the
Year (1992, 1995, 1996, 1997); three wins for Best R&B Song; Album
of the Year; Record of the Year; and Best Male R&B Vocal
Performance. On the heels of the signing, Babyface recently released
his new album Playlist (Island Records).
UMPG Signs
Songwriter of the Year
Multi-Platinum
Artist/Writer/Producer
LIL JON
UMPG has announced an exclusive world-wide publishing agreement
with hit-maker, Lil’ Jon.
As a producer, Lil Jon has become one of the most in-demand beatsmiths
in music. BMI’s Urban 2005 Songwriter of the Year, Lil’ Jon has lent his production skills to such artists as Usher, Amerie, Ying Yang Twins, Young
Buck, Youngbloodz, Too Short, TLC, Snoop Dogg, Naughty By Nature,
Ludacris, Mobb Deep, Nappy Roots, Petey Pablo, E-40, DMX, Heather
Headley, Juvenile, Ciara, Bow Wow, and many more.
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(L-R): David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Doug Davis, The Davis Firm; Lil Jon; Ethiopia
Habtemariam, VP Urban Creative Affairs, UMPG; and Tom Sturges, EVP Creative Affairs, UMPG.
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA + CATALOG
UMPG SIGNS SINGER/SONGWRITER
AND PIXIE’S FRONTMAN FRANK BLACK
TO AN EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT
Universal Music Publishing Group has announced the signing of
legendary singer/songwriter, and Pixie’s frontman Frank Black, to
an exclusive, worldwide administration agreement. The deal
encompasses the Pixies catalogue as well as Frank Black’s solo
work and outside songs.
(L-R): Tom Sturges, EVP Creative Affairs, UMPG; Frank Black; David Renzer,
Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Linda Newmark, EVP Acquisitions & Strategic Projects.
UMPG Signs Songwriter/Artist/Producer Former Cars Frontman
MILES DAVIS R I C O CA S E K
UMPG Signs Catalogue of Jazz Legend, Multiple
GRAMMY Winner, To Exclusive, Worldwide Agreement
"Miles defined an era
and has been the
inspiration for many
artists after him.”
-David Renzer
The deal encompasses such songs as
“Bitches Brew,” “Doo Bop Song,”
“Miles Runs the Voodoo Down,” and
“So What,” amongst others. The catalogue was previously administered by
Sony/ATV.
Miles Davis received a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award in
1990 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2006).
To An Exclusive Publishing Administration Agreement
Pictured L-R: Michael Sammis, EVP Operations & CFO, UMPG; David Renzer,
Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Ric Ocasek; Linda Newmark, EVP Acquisitions & Strategic
Projects; Michael Rexford, Director, Business Affairs; and Brian Higgins.
UMPG will administer all of Ric Ocaek’s catalogue including huge
hits by the Cars such as "Candy-O," "Drive," "Just What I Needed,"
"Magic," "My Best Friend's Girl," "Shake It Up," "Since You're
Gone," "You Might Think," and many more. The deal encompasses
worldwide administration rights (excluding US) as well as synchronization rights worldwide.
SAMPLE AND LYRIC PROGRAMS
BREATHE NEW LIFE INTO CATALOG
10 HOT SAMPLE USES
1. “The Humpty Dance” by Digital
Underground samples “Let’s Play
House”
6. “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey samples “Genius Of Love” (Tom Tom
Club)
2 “Going Back To Cali” by
Notorious BIG samples “More
Bounce To The Ounce”
7 “Rockafella Skank” by Fatboy
Slim samples “Sliced Tomatoes”
(Terry)
3. “Nuthin But A G Thang” by Snoop 8. “Silver Screen Shower Scene” by
Dogg samples “I Wanna Do
Felix Da House Cat samples
Something Freaky To You”
“Passion” (Orlando)
(Haywood)”
9. “Welcome To Jamrock” by
4. “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim sam- Damian Marley samples “World-Aples “Take Yo’ Praise” (Yarbrough) Music” (Kamoze)
5. “03 Bonnie And Clyde” Jay-Z
10. “Oh Boy” by Camron samples
samples “If I Was Your Girlfriend”
“I’m Going Down” (Whitfield)
(Prince) and “Me And My Girlfriend”
(Shakur, Rouse, Harper, Wrice)
LYRIC MERCH AT UMPG
UMPG is reviving merch opportunities for catalog
songswriters with lyric merch. Through this program, sold
at high-end department stores, specialty stores, mid-tier
stores, and mass merchandisers, UMPG has been able to
create new revenue streams. Highlights of the program to
date include the creation of a “3121” lyric based perfume
for Prince, a runway fashion show for Lyric Culture featuring Fergie, and a Behind the Lines clothing line that celebrates the truths, myths, and legends behind some of the
world’s best loved songs.
UMPG • 11
NORTH AMERICA
NORTH AMERICA + NEW RELEASES
Chris Brown - Exclusive
Shortly after ending his summer tour with Ne-Yo, Brown began production on his second studio album, Exclusive.
The song “Kiss Kiss” featuring and produced by T-Pain, hit No. 1 on the Hot 100, matching Brown’s highest position
since his debut single “Run It!.” Brown’s “The Up Close and Personal Holiday Tour” begins November 23, 2007.
Maroon 5 - It Won’t Be Soon Before Long
This second studio album from Maroon 5 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of nearly
half of a million. Propelled by the single “Makes Me Wonder” the album has hit No. 1 on eight different charts,
including the UK album charts, Billboard 200, and Top Digital Albums. To date, the album has sold Platinum
in the U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and Gold in the UK and New Zealand.
Nicole Scherzinger - Her Name Is Nicole
You already know her as The Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer and songwriter, selling upwards of seven million albums.
Now Nicole Scherzinger is releasing her solo album Her Name is Nicole, collaborating with old friends will.i.am,
Polow, Sean Garrett, Ne-Yo, Sting and more. The lead single “Baby Love” is currently Top 10 on MTV.
Dashboard Confessional - The Shade of Poison Trees
The fifth studio album by Dashboard Confessional was recorded over 10 days in Florida. The Shade of
Poison Trees is heralded as a return to form, breaking away from the electric, full band sound of their
previous two albums and returning to the acoustic sound that Chris Carrabba was previously known for.
Jill Scott - The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3
Vol. 3 puts honesty and introspection on lock. Jill Scott’s latest, much-awaited Hidden Beach CD – which features production work by UMPG’s Carvin “Ransum” Haggins & Ivan “Orthodox” Barias (Musiq, Chris Brown,
Mario) - proves that Jill Scott is the real thing. Scott delivers one of the best live shows this Winter.
T-Pain Dominates
During the week of November 6,
2007, T-Pain had nine songs in the
Billboard Hot 100 charts, seven of
these were in the Top 50, and three of
these were in the Top 10. At the same
time, he became the first artist to
have four singles in the Top 10 of the
Billboard Hot 100 at the same time.
Those singles were “Cyclone” (Baby
Bash feat. T-Pain), “Good Life”
(Kanye West feat. T-Pain), “Kiss Kiss”
(Chris Brown feat. T-Pain) and “Low”
(Flo-rida feat. T-Pain).
12 • UMPG
Swizz beatz
releases debut solo album
Producer/Rapper Swizz Beatz
delivers his debut solo album
with One Man Band, which features guest appearances from
Drag-On, Chris Martin (of
Coldplay), Snoop Dogg, Lil
Wayne, R Kelly & Jadakiss.
Swizz produced five of the
tracks on his album and has
cuts on Eve, Alicia Keys, Mariah
Carey, Lil’ Wayne, Chris Brown, Lil’ Mama, Freeway,
Busta Rhymes, Cassidy, Papoose, and Jadakiss.
NORTH AMERICA
WHO’S
NORTH AMERICA + PRODUCERS’ CORNER
W O R K I N G
Wi th
T-PAIN
Whom
has the current Baby Bash single, "Cyclone" along
with the Chris Brown (Jive) single "Kiss Kiss."Other
cuts include Kanye West (Def Jam), Mike Jones, Sean
Paul of Youngbloods, R. Kelly (Jive), Plies (Atlantic),
Usher (Jive), Juvenile, Akon, and others.
RON FEEMSTER
has cuts on Nelly's record, Avery Storm, Cheetah Girls
(single), Missy Elliott, Mary J Bilge, Backstreet Boys,
Dr Dre, Swai, Michael Jackson, Jada, Mario, Musiq
Soulchild, Ne-Yo, Letoya Luckett, Ashanti, and Janet
Jackson.
LINDY ROBBINS
has five songs on the Backstreet Boys LP Unbreakable
and two singles on the Jordin Sparks LP (“Permanent
Monday” and “Next To You”). Lindy is in the studio with
Nick Lachey, Jessie James, Leslie Roy, and Randy
Jackson.
STURKEN & ROGERS
have been busy at work with RIHANNA who signed to
the duo's production company last year. Rihanna’s LP
is at 2.5 million sales worldwide. The production duo
are also working with Shayne Ward, Cheetah Girls,
Alex & Brit, Click, Livi Frank, and Shontelle.
GLEN BALLARD
recently co-wrote songs in the No. 1 film, Beowolf, and
scored the film Dream It Out Loud. Ballard also produced the new Annie Lennox LP, and “Ordinary Miracle”
from the Charlotte’s Web OST (also used in a CVS commercial). In the studio with: OAR, Hoobastank, Under
the Influence of Giants, Anouck, and Katy Perry.
COOL & DRE
have been in the studio with Mariah Carey (IDJ), Usher
(Jive), Birdman (Universal), Memphis Bleek (Def Jam),
Sean Paul of the Youngbloods (Jive), Game (Interscope)
1st single featuring NAS and Akon and second single
featuring Mary J Blige, Gym Class Heroes.
DJ DIRTY HARRY
has been recently working with Alicia Keys, Nas,
Run-DMC, and Method Man. Mix-tape collaborations
with 50 Cent, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, LL Cool J,
Lauryn Hill, and Busta Rhymes.
RAPHAEL SAADIQ
Finishing up his solo LP for Sony, Raphael Saadiq has
recent releases with Joss Stone, Musiq, John Legend,
and Alicia Keys. Raphael has been in the studio with
D’Angelo, CJ Hilton, LaToya Luckett, Jennifer Hudson,
Brotha, and Dave Young.
CARNIVAL BEATS - have four cuts on Mike Jones’ album featuring, “6-4”
XANDY BARRY - has cuts on the Hanna Montana 2 Mylie Cyrus
and “Turnin’ Heads.”
(Hollywood/Disney) album, Nick Lachey and Canadian Idol winner Rex
Goudie.
NISAN STEWART - is in the studio with TWEET writing for her next LP.
STEPHAN JENKINS - former front-man of Third Eye Blind, co-produced
MARK BATSON - has cuts on the current James Blunt LP; two songs with
and co-wrote a majority of the songs on the upcoming Vanessa Carlton
album.
Alicia Keys (“Go Ahead” and “I Need You”); and has been working with Dave
Matthews Band, Raheem DeVaughn, Anthony Hamilton, 50 Cent w/ Dre,
and Eminem w/ Dre.
THE MATRIX - is wrapping up production and writing collaboration on the new
IVAN & CARVIN - have cuts on the MUSIQ LP, LUVANMUSIC and upcoming
artist Ferras (Capitol), they are also currently in the studio with Clique
(Interscope).
cuts on Mya, Jahiem, Raheem DeVaughn, Mario, Freeway, Trey Songs,
Chris Brown, and Adrian Hood.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - co-wrote the 50 Cent hit single "Ayo Technology,"
R. KELLY - recent collaborations include Chris Brown (Jive), Celine Dion
"Give It To Me" on Timbaland's album, and other recent/upcoming releases
with Reba McEntire, Rihanna, Talib Kweli, Duran Duran, and Madonna.
(Sony), Charlie Wilson, and Beanie Seigel (Def Jam).
NE-YO - has cuts with Rihanna, Mary J Blige, Beyonce, Janet Jackson,
GREG CURTIS - co-wrote the current Joe single "My Love," he also has
upcoming cuts with Keyshia Cole, Dionne Warwick and Yolanda Adams.
Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Celine Dion, E-40, Nicole Scherzinger, Paula
Deanda and Fabolous among others.
LEAH HAYWOOD - has the current single of the The Cheetah Girls
DRE & VIDAL - have upcoming cuts on Usher, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown,
(Hollywood/Disney). She is in the studio with Ryan Cabrera, Automatic Love
Letter (Epic), and the German Pop Idol Lisa Bundt.
Lil’ Wayne, Ludacris, Beanie Segal, Paula Campbell, and John Legend’s
artist Estelle.
UMPG • 13
+ OVERVIEW
+ GUEST COLUMNIST
+ COMMERCIALS
+ TV
+ MOTION PICTURE
+ GAMES
UMPG Film/TV/Advertising Experiences Tremendous Growth
Scott James, SVP of Music for
Motion Pictures, Television and
New Technologies World-wide
[email protected]
We have begun a new exciting chapter at UMPG as we begin to integrate BMG Music Publishing with Universal Music
Publishing Group. Our strong new Film and TV Creative, Clearance, and Licensing teams are now firmly established.
Everyone is sharing knowledge of their respective catalogs with their new co-workers to ensure that our entire team
is ready to market and license the combined catalogs fully and effectively. The quality and scope of the combined rosters is truly astounding, covering all styles, genres and eras. We are in the process of organizing this amazing catalog
in new ways that will simplify the process of searching and licensing of our copyrights. UMPG has worked hard to
become the first choice for your music needs when searching for the perfect song for your project. We intend to maintain that trust, and build upon it.
ADVERTISING
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The changing face of video game music
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
By Guest Columnist: Christian Wiseman, Senior Manager of Music for
Film & TV, [email protected]
Aside from the mind-melting visuals and sometimes baffling control schemes of today’s video games, what sets
the modern era of gaming apart from its predecessors is
its innovative and extensive use of music. Far from the
beeps and blips of video games past, modern video
games incorporate popular music as a core component
of their creative expression; so much so, in fact, that the
release of the latest soundtrack to Madden or Grand Theft
Auto is an event secondary only to the actual release of the game.
Increasingly, popular music is not only an added value to the background of the game, but is actually the featured star of the game.
Console games like Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and Karaoke
Revolution put music front and center, allowing players to perform or
dance to their favorite songs. A new crop of online games like Nexon
Audition and a host of online karaoke games pit the player against
other competitors on a worldwide basis, letting them flex their musical
skills against a virtually unlimited array of players, while also creating
opportunities for both established and emerging musical artists alike.
Universal Music Publishing Group has been a huge beneficiary of this
trend towards using popular music in video games, scoring placements
in both music-based and non-music-based games across the spectrum
of gaming. Key 2007 placements for Coburn, Tom Vek, Whitey, Lupe
Fiasco, the Grand National, the Klaxons, and Jim Jones highlight the
promotional value of being involved in this emerging area of media.
14 • UMPG
APPLE IPHONE
“PERFECT TIMING (THIS
MORNING)”
(DAVIS)
ORBA SQUARA
CHEVROLET
“TAKE ME AS I AM”
(HILSON/LEWIS/NELSON/
NKHEREANYE/SMITH/
SUECOF)
MARY J. BLIGE
CINGULAR / AT&T
“JIQUE”
(GUTMAN/JOHNSTON/
MURPHY/SCIUBBA)
BRAZILIAN GIRLS
OTHER:
VISA: “THE METRO” (CRAWFORD) – BERLIN
GENERAL ELECTRIC: “Into Your Arms” (St. Clare) – LEMONHEADS
EBAY: “I Was Made For Loving You” (Child/Poncia/Stanley) – KISS
MOTION PICTUREHIGHLIGHTS
RECORD YEAR FOR MOTION PICTURES
I Now Pronounce You Chuck
And Larry (Universal)
Directed by Dennis Dugan, Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James
and Jessica Biel.
“Shining Star” (Graham/Richmond) – The Manhattans, “Dancing
Queen” (Anderson/Andersson/Ulvaeus) – ABBA, “You’re
Beautiful” (Skarbek/Blount/Ghost) – James Blunt, “Set Adrift On
Memory Bliss” (Kemp/Cordes) – P.M. Dawn, “Grace Kelly”
(Penniman/Marr/ Merchant/Warner) – Mika (in the trailers).
Sicko (Lionsgate)
Knocked Up (Universal)
Directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl,
Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann.
“Girl” (Hansen/King/Simpson) – Beck, “Love Plus One”
(Heyward) – Haircut 100, “Manual’s Got A Train To Catch”
(Everett) – The Eels, “Police & Theives” (Murvin/Perry) – The Clash,
“Running The Bath” (Everett) – The Eels, “Santeria” (Nowell/Gaugh
IV/Wilson) – Sublime, “Smile” (Allen/Babalola/Dodd/Lewis/
Mitto) – Lily Allen, “Swing” (Holmes/Ngawhika/Savelio) – Savage,
“Toxic” (Karlsson/Winnberg/Jonback/Dennis) – Britney Spears.
Directed by Michael Moore. Starring Michael Moore, George W.
Bush, Reggie Cervantes and John Graham.
“Eve Of Destruction” (Sloan/Barri) – Claude Francois, “I’ll Take You
There” (Isbell) – The Staple Singers, “The 59th Street Bridge”
(Simon) – Nana Mouskouri, “Una Musica Brutal” (Solal/Makaroff/
Mueller) – Gotan Project
Rush Hour 3 (New Line)
Directed by Brett Ratner, Starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker
“Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” (John/Taupin) – Elton
John, “California Girls” (Love/Wilson) – The Beach Boys, “Do Me”
(Nelson/ Ranks) – Prince, “Last Night” (Charles Axton, Gilbert G.
Caple, Chips Moman, Floyd Newman, Jerry Lee Smith) –
Mar-Keys, “La Vie En Rose” (David/Louiguy/ Piaf) – Edith Piaf
TV SHOWS AND GAMES
FEATURING UMPG SONGS
Gossip Girl
(The CW Network)
“The Gift” - Angels & Airwaves, “The
Way I Are” - Timbaland, “Shut Up &
Drive” - Rihanna, “Glamorous” Fergie, “I Feel It All” - Feist, “Moon
River” - Mancini, “Tambourine” - Eve
UMPG FILM & TV
CREATIVE SERVICES
CANE (CBS)
“Let Go” - Frou Frou, “Grace Kelly” Mika, “Whatever you Like” (Garrett/
Scherzinger/Jones) - Nicole
Scherzinger, “You Give Me Something”
(White/Morrison) - James Morrison,
“One Thing” (Harrison/Rogers/Walden), The Sopranos (HBO)
“Cecilia” (Simon) – Simon & Garfunkel
“If We Knew (Goapele/Epperson),
“Sweet Kinda Something” (Braide/
Garside) - Beulah, “Eso Se Baila Asi”
Burnout 5
(Colon) - Willie Colon
FIFA 2008
Art Brut - “Direct Hit”
Maximo Park - “The Unshockable”
Los Angeles: Ph (310) 235-4896
Gary Miller: [email protected]
Brian Lambert: [email protected]
Joanna Puglisi: [email protected]
Christian Wiseman:
[email protected]
New York: Ph (212) 841-8014
Tom Eaton: [email protected]
Mandy Sewell: [email protected]
Dominator
Australia: Ph (612) 9207 0500
Denise Fraser: [email protected]
Avril Lavigne - “Girlfriend”
Bromheads Jacket “Fight Music For the Fight”
Jane’s Addiction - “Stop!”
London: Ph (011) 44 20 8752 2600
Barbara Zamoyska:
[email protected]
Need For
Speed
ProStreet
The Klaxons - “Atlantis to
Interzone”
The Horrors - “Draw Japan”
Sweden: Ph (46 8) 629 5370
Olle Ronnback: [email protected]
France: Ph (33 1) 44 41 94 00
Charles-Henri De Pierrefeu:
[email protected]
Italy: Ph 39 02 80 282 403
Giancarlo Losciale:
[email protected]
Germany: Ph 49 30 52007 1220
Marcus Gums: [email protected]
UMPG • 15
NASHVILLE
+ AWARDS + NEW
SIGNINGS
+ CHART
Pat Higdon
EVP/General Manager, UMPG Nashville
NEWS
[email protected]
Widely recognized as the home of country music (and in recent years as the last bastion of pure songwriting), UMPG Nashville
continually delivers material that becomes hits for country music’s most elite artists. The UMPG Nashville catalog spans the
musical landscape, with classics from Webb Pierce, Brenda Lee, Mel Tillis, Waylon Jennings, and more. Artists of all genres find hit songs or collaborators from this versatile staff. The list of writers includes Rivers Rutherford, Matraca Berg,
Radney Foster, Ed Hill, and Troy Verges, as well as catalog writers Bob McDill, Gary Burr, Pat Alger, Marijohn Wilkin,
and more.
MATRACA BERG
RENEWS WITH UMPG
UMPG HONORS MEL TILLIS
WITH ROOM DEDIC ATION
UMPG songwriter and artist, Mel Tillis was
inducted into the Country Music Songwriters
Hall of Fame. In celebration, UMPG dedicated
the “Mel Tillis” room at UMPG’s Nashville
offices.
Pat Higdon, EVP and General Manager, presented Tillis with an inscribed vase and gave
him a tour of the room which features Mel’s BMI awards, a vintage
guitar, Mel’s show posters, Mel’s handwritten lyrics, and a portrait of
Mel. The walls were covered in BMI awards for songs that Mel either
wrote, co-wrote or sang.
“Your first thought is your best,” reads Mel’s advice to writers who’ll
work in the room.
UMPG songwriters Rivers Rutherford, Matraca Berg and David Lee;
BMI’s Jodi Williams, Shelby Kennedy, Thomas Cain and Harry
Warner; and CMA’s Hank Adam Locklin basked in living-legend
glory. Mel kept the young Universal writers in stitches with his quips
and he seemed genuinely moved and delighted at the sight
of his room.
American country music singer-songwriter, Matraca Berg, has
renewed her long-term publishing deal with UMPG Nashville. In
addition to recording her own songs, Matraca has written for nearly
every major artist in the country music genre, including Dixie
Chicks, Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson, Martina McBride, Patty
Loveless, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, Trisha
Yearwood, and more.
U M P G
N A S H V I L L E
W E L C O M E S
JOSH TURNER
UMPG has signed MCA
recording artist Josh
Turner, who burst onto
the country scene in 2003
with the powerful "Long
Black Train." Josh’s debut
album hit Platinum status
while his sophomore
album was one of only
four country albums to
reach 2x Platinum in 2006. No. 1 singles include "Your Man" and
"Would You Go With Me.” Josh was a first-time nominee in the
CMA’s prestigious Male Vocalist category this year. The first tune
from his new album Everything is Fine, "Firecracker," is currently
climbing the charts.
CANADA
Jodie
JodieFerneyhough
Ferneyhough
Director, Creative
Creative Operations,
Director
Operations,UMPG
UMPGCanada
Canada
[email protected]
[email protected]
UMPG Canada’s roster includes Jann Arden, Sam Roberts, Hedley, K-OS, Luke McMaster,
Brassmunk, The Marble Index, Agile, The Marble Index, Khari Dandy, Joel Parkes, and more.
HEDLEY “FAMOUS LAST WORDS”
Writer Luke McMaster
Hedley is a Canadian rock quartet fronted by singer Jacob
Hoggard, who placed third during the second season of the
reality TV series Canadian Idol. The guys have recently
released their second full legnth album, Famous Last
Words. The first single, "She's So Sorry" is currently climbing Canadian singles charts. Hedley was nominated for
four 2007 Juno Awards. and are currently on tour with
UMPG band Bon Jovi.
Canadian Idol finalist Kalan Porter released his second album Wake up
Living on August 28, 2007. This record debuted on Canadian Soundscan
at No. 7. UMPG writer Luke McMaster co wrote “Destination (Where I
Belong)” on this album. Marie-Mai, known as one of the top finalists of
the first season of the Quebec reality show Star Académie, released her
second album, Dangereuse Attraction on August 28. Luke co-wrote the
song “Ici Maintenant” on her album. This record has already sold over
11,000 copies.
16 • UMPG
Paul Connolly
President of Europe/M.D. U.K.
[email protected]
EUROPE
+ OVERVIEW + UK
NEW SIGNINGS
+ UK
CHART NEWS
Our team of talented executives whose passion, creativity and vision will bring us great ongoing success artistically and commercially embrace the speed of change in our industry and the exciting opportunities that are ahead of us as the leading music publisher. The UK roster includes superstar artists, songwriters and producers: Elton John/Bernie Taupin, The Sex Pistols, The
Clash, Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, The Klaxons, The Smiths, Maximo Park, Lily Allen, Keane, Massive Attack,
Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, The Cure, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart/Annie Lennox, Hard-Fi, The Thrills, Feist, Bryan
Ferry/Roxy Music, Elvis Costello, Iron Maiden, Joy Division, Stone Roses, The Who/Pete Townshend, and many more.
NEW SIGNING: HAPPY MONDAYS
UMPG have signed legendary Manchester band
Happy Mondays for back catalogue and futures.
The deal represents such copyrights as “Kinky
Afro,” “Loose Fit,” and multi-platinum selling
album Pills, Thrills & Bellyaches. Earlier this year
UMPG acquired Joy Division’s catalogue and
renewed The Smiths deal to represent three of
the most influential bands to ever come out of
this musical heartland that is Manchester.
UMPG UK’s
Hard-Fi
Hard-Fi’s second album Once
Upon A Time In The West
(Atlantic) also entered the UK
album charts at No.1 this week.
The band’s debut album Stars Of
CCTV has now sold over one million copies worldwide. Hard-Fi is
a local signing for UMPG UK, who
controls 100% of the album..
UMPG’s The Killers took
Best International Live Act
at the 2007 Vodafone Live
Music Awards.
UK
Mike McCormack
Deputy Managing Director
[email protected]
UMPG To Administer Joy Division
Catalogue Worldwide
UMPG has signed a new, long-term, exclusive agreement to
administer the songs of Joy Division, one of Britain's most influential, iconic bands of the past 30 years.
"We're delighted to be working with UMPG on the Joy Division
catalogue," said Rebecca Boulton of Prime Management. "The
team has demonstrated their appreciation of this unique music,
and an extensive commitment to taking it to a
greater audience. With
the release of a major
feature film, documentary and associated
albums, 2007 is a huge
year for Joy Division."
Joy Division
UMPG • 17
SPAIN
+ NEW
Carmen Lopez
Managing Director, Spain &
Portugal/Vice President
Creative, Latin Region
[email protected]
RELEASES + CHART NEWS + RENEWALS
PEREZA STRAIGHT TO NO.1
PEREZA Aproximaciones (SonyBMG) entered the charts straight to No. 1. UMPG controls the
album 100%.
Pavarotti’s album Pavarotti
Forever is currently top of
the album charts in Spain.
UMPG have control in fourteen songs on the album.
OTHER CHART NEWS:
In the Top 50 Album Charts, UMPG has a publishing interest in 38 albums (6 local and 32
international).
In the download charts UMPG has the new entry from Estopa ”Showtime” (100% control)
that was the official song for the Eurobasket’07 held in Spain.
The UMPG 100% control single from Kiko & Shara Adolescente has reached 3x Platinum
with more than 60,000 downloads while UMPG 100% control single Antonio Carmona Para
que tú no llores surpassed 4x Platinum with more than 80,000 downloads.
RENEWALS:
UMPG recently renewed a long-term administration/co-publishing agreement with the publishing company owned by one of the most succesful Indie labels Pep’s Records. The deal
encompasses multiplatinum acts such as Kiko & Shara, Los Caños, Malú, and more.
AWARDS:
La Mala Rodriguez has been nominated for the MTV European Music Award as Best
Spanish Act. UMPG control two tracks on her album Malabarismo.
SWEDEN
Martin Ingestrom
Managing Director & Vice President Nordic countries
[email protected]
BENELUX/HOLLAND
Frank Bruens
Managing Director, UMP Benelux
[email protected]
EXCELLENT CHART NEWS FOR MIKA
Mika takes the top on a series
of charts: No. 1 Single “Relax,
Take It Easy,” No. 1 Airplay, No.
1 Single Download, No. 1 itunes Single, No. 1 i-tunes
Album and No. 1 Album Life In
Cartoon Motion.
OTHER CHART NEWS:
UMPG SWEDEN CELEBRATE
MONEYBROTHER’S
NO. 1 ALBUM
Moneybrother’s new album Mount Pleasure entered
the Swedish album charts at No. 1 and is already
being hailed as The Album of the Year in Sweden.
Moneybrother is a local signing for UMPG Sweden,
which controls 100% of the album.
18 • UMPG
Local signing Nick & Simon have
entered the Dutch album charts
at No.1 with their album
Vandaag. UMPG control 100% of
the album. The first album has
been certified Platinum and this
new album is already Gold. The first single from the new album
peaked at No. 2 in the singles chart.
Violinist André Rieu and his Johann Strauss orchestra are having
great results. Universal Records has released the complete back
catalogue of André Rieu’s albums and DVDs. Sales figures are over
60K of albums and 270K of DVDs to date. André Rieu currently has
10 DVDs in the Top 15 of the DVD charts. André Rieu’s production
company has just confirmed an Australian live tour for next year.
FRANCE
Jean-Philippe
Allard
Managing Director, UMPG France
[email protected]
The UMPG France roster includes: Benebar, Olivia Ruiz,
Diam’s, Fonky Family, Mickey 3D, Sinik, Yann Tiersen, Alain
Chamfort, Telepopmusik, Aaron, Elodie Fergie, among others.
Aaron’s album Artificial Animals
Riding On Neverland (Discograph) is
certified 2x Gold status in France.
UMPG has a publishing interest in all
thirteen tracks.
Markus
Wenzel
UMPG has a publishing interest in 41 albums (16 local, 24
int’l, 1 int’l /local) in the France Top 100 Albums chart; and in
19 singles (5 local, 14 int’l) in the Top 100 Singles chart.
Elodie Frege’s album Le Jeu Des 7 Erreurs (Mercury/
Universal) is certified Gold status in France. UMPG controls
100% of six tracks out of fourteen.
GERMANY
Managing Director, UMPG Germany
[email protected]
The UMPG Germany roster includes Bushido, Die Toten Hosen,
Paul van Dyk, Down Below, Chakuza, PUR, Rammstein,
Sasha, Dieter Bohlen, BAP, Modern Talking, Suzi Quattro,
The Scorpions, The Sweet, Gentleman, and many more.
UMPG GERMANY Celebrates No. 1 Album with
Bushido’s 7
BERLIN: Bushido’s album 7 (SonyBMG) has entered the German album
charts at No.1. UMPG controls 100% of the rap/hip hop star’s album.
ITALY
Claudio Buja
Managing Director, UMPG Italy
[email protected]
Made in Italy
Sony BMG Brazil has re-packaged Gigi D’Alessio’s album
Made in Italy with the duet “Un Cuore Malato” between Gigi
and local star Wanessa Camargo. Wanessa replaced Lara
Fabian, who was on the original duet hit which debuted in the
Top 20 on the French charts and in the Top 10 on the Belgian
charts. Gigi D’Alessio has released his quadruple GGD/Sony
BMG CD boxset Mi faccio in quattro. The boxset promises to
be among the hottest pre-holiday releases in Italy.
The UMPG Italy roster includes: Bruce Springsteen, Verdana,
Franco Battiato, Chat Noir, Gigi D’Alessio, Wanessa Camargo,
Eros Ramazzotti, Maurizio Fabrizio, Antonio Galbiati, Daniele
Silvestri, Dolcenera, Gavin, Subsonica, Antonella Ruggiero,
Alex Baroni, Amii Stewart, Antonello Venditti, Bobby Solo,
Castellina Pasi, M, and among many more.
Stefano di Battista
NEW RELEASE: The
internationally acclaimed
saxophone player
Stefano Di Battista has
released his new album
on Blue Note/EMI. UMPG
have seven songs out of
the eleven.
UMPG • 19
CLASSICAL
UMPG’s classical assets date back to 1808 and include the major catalogues Casa Ricordi (Italy), Editio
Musica Budapest Music Publishers Ltd. (Hungary), Éditions Durand (France), Éditions Salabert (France),
Forberg Mannheimer (Germany) and Moeck (Germany). The roster includes master composers Verdi,
Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti and Respighi as well as contemporary music composers Berio, Nono,
Sciarrino, Battistelli, and Francesconi. EMB Music Publishers Ltd represents copyrights by Bartok,
Kurtag, and Etvös. Germany’s Forberg and Mannheimer catalogues include works by Tchaikovsky,
Prokofiev, and Stravinsky. The renowned French classical publishing group Éditions Durand, Eschig and
Amphion include copyrights from Ravel ('Bolero'), Saint-Saens, Debussy, Fauré, Messiaen, Milhaud
and contemporary composers including Fenelon, Hersant, and Manoury. Éditions Salabert brought the
company titles from Satie, Poulenc, Milhaud, Roussel and contemporary composers Honegger, Dusapin,
Xenakis and Constant. UMPG represents Boosey & Hawkes in France and Italy and, in select markets, other
notable classical music publishers such as Music Sales, Universal Editions (UE) and Faber Music.
Centenary of Olivier Messiaen
In 2008 the music world will celebrate
the hundredth anniversary of the birth
of musical figure Olivier Messiaen. In
honor of the occasion, Éditions Durand,
which publishes some of the composer’s most celebrated works (Quatuor
pour la fin du temps, Trois Petites
Liturgies, Turangalîla-Symphonie), has prepared a new catalogue
entitled Regards sur Olivier Messiaen. Various events are being
organised throughout the world.
Teneke by
Fabio Vacchi
at Teatro la Scala
La Scala recently hosted the world premiere of Vacchi’s new opera Teneke.
The libretto by Franco Marcoaldi is
based on the novel of the same title by
the Turkish writer Yashar Kemel.
Vacchi’s opera, originally came from a
suggestion by Ermanno Olmi, who will
direct the work.
BRENTWOOD-BENSON
+ OVERVIEW + AWARDS + NEW
SIGNINGS
Dale Mathews
President, Brentwood-Benson
[email protected]
CHRISTIAN/GOSPEL
UMPG WELCOMES THE BRENTWOOD-BENSON CATALOGS TO THE FAMILY
UMPG is a leader in the contemporary Christian/Gospel and Praise & Worship sectors through its ownership of BrentwoodBenson Music Publishing and its GreatWorshipSongs.com imprint. With over 70,000 copyrights, Brentwood-Benson songs
have been recorded by virtually every major singer in the Christian music industry as well as by such renowned artists as Bob
Dylan, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. The company’s leading artists in the
genre include Jars of Clay, Fred Hammond, Aaron Shust, Bebo Norman, and Disciple. Brentwood-Benson also publishes
songs recorded by Third Day, Michael W. Smith, and Twila Paris.
Recording
Academy
Honors
BRENTWOOD-BENSON SIGNS
Jars of Clay STEPHAN
Humanitarians
Earlier this year, three time GRAMMY
winners Jars of Clay, were recognized
by The Recording Academy for their seventeen No.1 hits and for their humanitarian efforts in fighting poverty, injustice
and oppression.
20 • UMPG
SHARP
Stephan Sharp is an independent artist/writer whose
song, "Made to Worship,”
recorded by CCM icon Chris
Tomlin, was one of the year's
biggest songs.
ANDREW JENKINS COMMENTS
ON THE POTENTIAL OF THE
By Guest Columnist:
Andrew Jenkins,
Executive Vice President of International,
INDIA/CHINA/SOUTHEAST ASIA MARKETS
With approximately half the world’s population,
the Indian sub–continent, China, and South East
Asia represent both a huge opportunity and a
huge challenge for our global music publishing
business. Traditionally these markets have suffered from high levels of piracy in the physical
world, but have
led the world in
the acceptance
of digital music
platforms with
mobile being
the preferred
option for markets like India
and China.
India and China
are two of the
fastest growing economies in the world as
reflected in the growth of their consumption of
music. The value of digital sales is expected to
exceed physical sales in China in 2008. The
challenge for all of us in the music business is
to make sure we are properly remunerated for
the use of our music.
“I believe the
prospects for
success are
better than they
have been at any
time in the last
ten years.”
Many of the countries in the region have vibrant
local music industries led in part by strong
independent companies. In countries like India
or China, International repertoire from the rest
[email protected]
of the world may account for as little as 10% of
the total music consumed. It is important for
UMPG to find the right partners to invest in
local talent.
In India we have set up a joint venture company run by Achille Forler, a visionary music publisher in a country where it has been difficult in
the past to operate as a publisher in the traditional sense. We have signed one of the great
Indian artists Daler Mendhi, and his recent collaborations with The Wolfmen have already led
to two consecutive number one tracks on the
BBC Asia charts in the UK. We have also signed
an administration deal with T-Series to represent their catalogue of Bollywood soundtracks
in much of the world outside India. T-Series
usually represent 7 of the top 10 Bollywood
movies at any time and I look forward to
extending this relationship over time.
In China we have been slower to make
progress in local repertoire but with Ronald Siu
and Sharen Lee in Hong Kong, and Xu Heng in
Beijing, we will look to develop local relationships in this key market in 2008. China may
lead the world with new business models
because of the complexities involved in getting
music to customers, and we may see music
sold via utlity models….as much as you want
for a fixed monthly payment. Imagine that sort
of model applied to China Telecom’s 200 million
subscribers!
Our South East Asia offices continue to sign the
best local talent available in Taiwan, Korea,
Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and
The Philippines despite operating in difficult
markets showing huge declines in physical
product sales.
Digital is the future for the whole region and I
am delighted with the progress UMPG is making toward the signing of Digital MOUs for Asia
with both UMG and SonyBMG. I hope we are
soon able to announce details of these groundbreaking deals which should enable the legitimate digital business in the region to operate
with certainty and provide a model for the
whole industry to adopt. It is good to see the
record companies and music publishers, and
hopefully the collection societies too, working
together to support legitimate digital platforms
in a region where in the past the pirates have
been able to exploit the differences between us.
There is a lot more to do in Asia, but I believe
the prospects for success are better than they
have been at any time in the last ten years.
Ken Ohyama
“Cecilia”
President, UMPG Japan
[email protected]
Paul Simon No. 2
MPA (Music Publishers Association) has
announced the Top 20 earners of foreign titles
in Japan. Paul Simon’s "Cecilia" is ranked No.
2 due to the monster sync deal with Honda.
SOUTHEAST ASIA
New Signing: MICRO
UMPG Japan has signed new artist Micro to a publishing
deal. Micro was also well known as the songwriter/vocalist
for very the popular hip-hop unit Def Tech.
Ronald Siu
Regional General Manager,
UMPG S.E. Asia
[email protected]
HONG?KONG
JAPAN
Sharen Lee, General Manager of Hong Kong/China
[email protected]
NEW SIGNING: SHANGHAI TIAN YUN
SOUTH?AFRICA
John Fishlock
Managing Director,
UMPG South Africa
[email protected]
UMPG HK has entered a worldwide agreement with Shanghai Tian Yun Culture (a joint
venture with UMG).
JIMMY DLUDLU
TAIWAN
NEW SIGNING: HUANG YUN LIN
NEW SIGNING: CHAN TIEN TEO
Jimmy Dludlu’s new album, Portrait, released
in South Africa with further territories expected to follow, features some sensational playing from African legend Hugh Masekela.
Huang Yun Lin is an established singer songwriter and has published over 100 songs.
Chan Tein Yeo is A&R Director of EMI Music
Taiwan.
DANNY KAMAZU
Serena Ma, General Manager of Taiwan
[email protected]
MALAYSIA
Jack Teo, General Manager of Malaysia
[email protected]
UMPG Malaysia now represents the catalogue of the late Zubir Said, who wrote the national anthem of Singapore Majulah Singapura in 1959. He wrote and scored for countless
Cathay Keris movies like Badang Chinta, Tun Fatimah and Dewi Murni, as well as a string
of films for the Shaw Brothers.
UMPG has signed a new agreement with
Afro-Pop superstar Danny Kamazu, who
has teamed up with Kwaito star Senyaka
for the re-formation of Afro-Dance’s
HUNGERBOYZ. Produced by the Kalawa
Team and released through UMG, we expect
great things from this re-formed duo.
UMPG • 21
AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND
+ AUSTRALIA/NZ + NEW
SIGNINGS + NEW RELEASES
Bob Aird
Managing Director, UMPG Australia
[email protected]
The new Universal Music Publishing Group, Australia domestic roster boasts unrivalled strength and diversity and includes
Jet, Powderfinger, Wolfmother, Paul Kelly, The Grates, Lee Kernaghan, Bernard Fanning, The Living End, Shihad,
Paulmac, Alex Lloyd, Tommy Emmanuel, Adam Reily, Adeaze, Dukes of Windsor, The Dissociatives, The Screaming
Jets, The Cruel Sea, Radio Birdman, Aaradhna among many others.
Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Brisbanebased rock band The Butterfly Effect to a long-term, exclusive, world-wide publishing agreement.
The Butterfly Effect are undoubtedly one of Australia’s leading rock groups, having released two Gold-certified albums,
with their latest Imago reaching number two on the ARIA
albums chart. The UMPG deal is effective immediately however it only covers new works by The Butterfly Effect.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP
SIGNS THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT
“A potent combination of killer songs and a tireless work
ethic has ensured The Butterfly Effect are not only one of
the best live draw-cards in the country but also one of the
few genuinely heavy Australian bands to make a serious
chart impact in recent years. We are enthusiastic and excited about joining forces with the band as they commence
writing what will be their career-defining third album” says
Heath Johns, Head of A&R/Creative, Universal Music
Publishing Group Australia.
UMPG SIGNS
DAMIEN
L E I T H
Universal Music Publishing Group
Australia has signed Damien Leith to
a long-term, exclusive, world-wide
publishing agreement.
"Damien is a genuine song-writing
talent, a true wordsmith with an
uncanny knack for creating timeless
melodies. We are thoroughly excited
that Damien has signed with
Universal Music Publishing Group and we look forward to working closely
with Damien and his songs now and into what promises to be a truly exciting
future" says Heath Johns, Head of A&R/Creative, Universal Music Publishing
Group, Australia.
Damien's recently released new album, Where We Land debuted at No. 1 and
has surpassed Platinum status in under a month. An achievement that is even
more satisfying given that it is Damien's first studio album proper and comprises songs almost entirely written or co-written by Damien.
After winning Australian Idol 2006, Damien's debut album The Winners
Journey, a collection of Damien's Idol performances (of both covers and original songs) debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA chart and subsequently reached
sales in excess of four times Platinum. This made The Winner's Journey one
of the highest (and fastest) selling Australian releases of the year.
22 • UMPG
POWDERFINGER CONTINUE TO CONQUER
Undoubtedly one the
most prolific, successful and best
Australian bands of
recent memory,
Powderfinger has
experienced phenomenal success
with their sixth studio
album Dream Days at the Hotel
Existence. Storming in at No. 1 in the first week of
release (achieving the highest first week sales of any
album released this year!), the album has not left the
top ten in fifteen weeks, a truly remarkable achievement.
In typical unique style, Powderfinger are currently coheadlining with Silverchair as part of the utterly massive ‘Across the Great Divide’ tour. The tour takes in
nearly 30 sold-out city and regional dates across both
Australia and New Zealand.
Eddie Fernandez
SVP, UMPG Latin America
[email protected]
LATIN AMERICA
LATIN AMERICA + ESTEFAN + LATIN?GRAMMYS
Latin music has been the fastest growing sector of the music industry in recent years. UMPG Latin America is proud to represent some of the most talented writers, producers and artists in the business today, including: Gloria and Emilio Estefan,
Gustavo Santaolalla, Juanes, Rudy Perez, Bajofondo, Wisin & Yandel, Juan Gabriel, A.B. Quintanilla III, Cafe Tacuba,
Pitbull, Hector “el Father,” Jorge Luis Piloto, Leonel Garcia, Nely “el Arma Secreta,” Nesty “la Mente Maestra,” and
many more.
UMPG Re-Ups
Major Publishing
Deal With Gloria
and Emilio
Estefan and
Estefan’s Music
Publishing
Companies
UMPG Latin America; Gloria Estefan;
and Emilio Estefan, Jr., Chairman of
Estefan Enterprises, Inc. today
announced the successful renewal of
an exclusive agreement to administer
the publishing interests of Foreign
Imported Productions & Publishing,
Inc. ("FIPP"), Estefan Music
Publishing, Inc. ("EMPI"), world
renowned, five-time Grammy Award
winning singer/songwriter Gloria
Estefan, and twelve-time GRAMMYwinning artist/writer/producer Emilio
Estefan, Jr., for the world (excluding
the U.S. and Canada).
The long-term deal between UMPG,
the world’s leading music publishing
companies, and the Estefan’s highly
successful independent music publishing companies, represents a consolidation of the Estefan’s publishing
companies and Gloria Estefan’s publishing under one roof.
UMPG ANNOUNCES RECORDBREAKING PARTICIPATION
FOR THE LATIN GRAMMYS®
(L-R): David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Rudy Perez
UMPG Renews Deal With
Songwriter/Producer
Ruy Perez
Including Best New Artist, Best Urban Music
Album, Best Female and Male Pop Vocal
Albums, and many more
Award winners: Gustavo Santaolalla, Juan
Campodonico, K.C. Porter, Leonel Garcia, Marco
Antonio Solis, Zeca Pagodinho and more.
Rudy has most recently worked with
Beyonce, IL Divo and Los Temerarios. Over UMPG’s Daniela Mercury performed and Wisin &
Yandel presented. Several UMPG songs were perthe past 25 years he has written and proformed including the Ricky Martin classics
duced hits for international artists Julio
“Lola” and “La Bomba.” KC Porter, who penned
Iglesias, Christina Aguilera, Luis Miguel,
Michael Bolton, Luis Fonsi, Jaci Velasquez, six of Ricky’s biggest hits, was one of first people
Ricky Martin thanked. For a full list of UMPG parCristian Castro, Marc Anthony, Jose
Feliciano, Jennifer Peña, Pilar Montenegro ticipation, visit: www.umpglatin.com
and more. His work has garnered him
numerous gold and platinum records, multiOTHER NEW SIGNINGS:
ple Grammy awards, a Dove award, and
Victor “el Nasi,” Jose Gomez, DJ Joe,
multiple ASCAP Latin Songwriter of the Year
Mauricio Gasca, Christian Leuzzi, Locos Por
awards as well as Billboard’s Hot Latin
Juana, Magnate and Latin Urban production
Tracks Producer of the Year award, which
team DNA comprised of Oddy & Puka.
he has received at least four times.
NEW RELEASE: Juanes
La Vida...Es un Ratico
Juanes once again teams up with coproducer Gustavo Santaolalla, doubleOscar/Grammy winner, for La Vida...Es
un Ratico, the follow up to Juanes' globally multi-platinum release Mi Sangre.
BRAZIL
Marcelo C. Falcao,
Managing Director
UMPG Brazil has participation in many of the
top-selling albums. Among these are
Vanessa da Mata’s Sim, Ivete Sangalo’s
Ao Vivo No Marcana, Sandy & Junior’s
Acustico MTV, and Maria Rita’s Samba
Meu (the single, “Ta Perdoado” was written by UMPG’s Franco and Arlindo
Cruz). In addition to their many album
cuts, UMPG Brazil has placed songs in
several film and TV projects.
MEXICO
Yadira Moreno,
Managing Director
UMPG Mexico has
secured cuts on major
releases including RBD, Timbiriche,
Efrain, Horoscopos De Durango, Vagon
Chicano, Grupo Madera, Banda BM3,
Conjunto Primavera, and El Trono De
Mexico. UMPG rocks the Mexican radio
charts with the top three slots. At No. 1
is “Tu Y Yo Somos Uno Mismo” (Luca
Carboni) off of Timbiriche’s new
release. No. 2 is “Te Voy A Perder”
(Leonel Garcia) the first single on
Alejandro Fernadez’ record. At No. 3 is
Enrique Iglesisas’ “Dimelo” (via Brian
Kidd). UMPG Mexico has also placed
songs on commercials for Nokia and
Ford and recently signed DLD following
the release of their album Ventura.
UMPG • 23
RONDOR
+ CHART?NEWS + NEW
RELEASES
Lance Freed,
President, Rondor
[email protected]
Rondor’s roster includes: Avril Lavigne, Mika, Kaiser Chiefs, Peter
Frampton, Mark Knopfler, Al Green, Tom Petty, Emmylou Harris,
Supertramp, Sly Jordan, D.O.C., Kwame, Underdog Entertainment
and more.
MIKA GOES GLOBAL
Mika’s debut album Life In Cartoon Motion is an international smash and
has sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide. In the U.K. the new single
“Happy Ending” is still growing and is in the Top 10, making Mika one of
the few debut artists to have four consecutive top ten singles from their
album in the U.K. The album has been certified Diamond in France and
2x Platinum in the U.K. Synchronization licensing for the record in the
U.S. includes a major ABC promo for Ugly Betty, using a special version
of his No. 1 U.K. hit of “Big Girls (You Are Beautiful),” titled “Hey Betty
You Are Beautiful.” Mika’s singles have sold more than 3.8 million digital
and physical copies. This debut record clearly establishes Mika as one of
the world biggest international pop stars for 2007.
The Best Damn Thing
Avril Lavigne’s third album The Best
Damn Thing Debuted at No. 1 and is
now approaching 1.4 million sold in
the U.S. with worldwide sales at 4.5
million, making Avril Lavigne the best
selling female artist of the year. The singles
from this album include the end title from the
movie Argon “Keep Holding On” and the No. 1
Top 40 hit “Girlfriend.” Her current single, “When Your Gone” marks the
eighth time Avril’s songs have reached the Top 40. The next single “Hot,”
which she recently performed on the finale of the Canadian American Idol,
will take Avril into 2008 when a U.S. tour is planned. Avril recently took
home MTV Latin Awards for Song of the Year, “Girlfriend” and Best
International Pop Artist. She has been nominated for Favorite Female Artist
for Pop or Rock for this year’s American Music Awards. Avril Lavigne has
now sold 27 million copies of her first three albums.
M
’
ARIE DIGBY
YouTube phenomenom Marie’ Digby
has garnered much attention from the
internet success of her version of
Rihanna’s R&B-pop hit “Umbrella,”
which was viewed by 2.5 million times
online. Local radio station Star 98.7
picked up on its popularity and began
to spin the song. Articles in the Wall
Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and
Rolling Stone followed. The acoustic/
alternative version connected with Hot
AC radio and is now climbing the chart. Her album, which was
produced by Tom Rothrock for Hollywood Records, will be
simultaneously released in the U.S. and Japan on February
8th. Marie’ Digby was an artist development project initiated in
our Rondor studios.
SLY “PYPER” JORDAN
Sly Jordan is co-writer of one of the year’s biggest domestic and international hits – Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls.” The song spent
eleven weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard charts and another four weeks atop the charts in the UK. Internationally, “Beautiful Girls” was
No. 1 in 18 countries.
Sly is a writer on the Dr. Dre produced song, “Fire” on the 50 Cent release, Curtis. On Timbaland’s latest album release Timbaland Presents
Shock Value, Sly co-wrote the song titled, “Bounce.” He also has Clyde Carson’s debut single, “Doin That.” Sly has also written on Dre’s
Detox and has four co-writes on Dre’s artist, Tiffany (Aftermath), scheduled in the first quarter of 2008. Sly Jordan is working on a new project with Spitfire (Maloof/Interscope) in which he has the first single, “Hustle.” Sly has recently written singles with Poeboy/Atlantic recording
artist, Flo Rida and DTP artist, Shareefa.
24 • UMPG
Gary Gross
Worldwide President,
Universal Publishing Production Music
PRODUCTION MUSIC
[email protected]
Universal Publishing Production Music (UPPM) is the new Production Music Library group that was formed when the leading production music catalogs of BMG were combined with the library businesses that UMPG already owned (MasterSource,
acquired in 2007 and Universal Music Production Library, launched in 2006). The result is the undisputed leader in the industry with more than 5000 CD's, 200,000 tracks and 130 employees worldwide serving out of dedicated offices in 13 different
countries, with subpublishers in another 15 countries. UPPM serves the niche business that creates, produces and licenses
music for use primarily as "background" or "mood" music for use in film/tv, advertising, broadcast, and corporate clients.
Owning both the Master and Copyright for the composition, UPPM allows clients to license both in an easy one-stop shop.
PRODUCTION TRACK OUTPERFORMS
POPULAR MUSIC ON LOCAL CHARTS
UPPM Hong Kong first licensed the production track “My Love Will
Get You Home” for a TV Magic II compilation (the best-selling
English compilation that year). Recently, they placed the song in
the TV show “Heart of Greed” and have licensed the song for use
in a UMG compilation With Love. With all of the activity, the song
has become one of the most sought-after English songs in Hong
Kong, out-selling Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Maroon 5, and Linkin Park
on the MOOV charts. This is a historic moment for UPPM and the
first time a production music track has topped the charts. Up next
for this track: Andy Hui, named Best Male Recording Artist has
performed the song and his label plans to release a Bonus
DVD. Priscilla Chan is also going to adapt the song in
Mandarin version.
Killer
Tracks
CELEBRATE A MILESTONE
Killer Tracks, based in Beverly Hills, has
released its 200th CD Heroes featuring
grand-military, sports-hero and swashbuckling-adventure scores. Heroes was
recorded live by an eighty-seven piece
orchestra, conducted by renowned
orchestrator Matt Dunkley ('Pirates of
the Caribbean: At World's End', 'Love
Actually', 'Ray') and mixed by James T.
Hill ('King Kong', 'The Sixth Sense').
The Hottest Names in Contemporary Music are
Composing for UMPL
UMPL features production music by some of the hottest names in
contemporary music responsible for the biggest releases today.
UMPL continues to license music to Vivendi/Universal companies
including Vivendi Visual Entertainment, IMF, VU Games,
NBCUniversal and Telemundo. New signings to the UMPL roster
include: The Sugarplum Fairies, Jim Brickman, Brian Culbertson,
and Nashville’s Crew 22.
KOKA Media Tracks used in the Buddha-Bar
Ten Years Compilation
Thanks to his long time collaboration with George V Records on the
Buddha Bar compilations, Pompon
Finkelstein has used two tracks
from KOKA 2270 that will appear in
the new two-CD box set and DVD
celebrating ten years of Buddha Bar
and its compilations. The Buddhabar compilations have been bestsellers worldwide and have chalked up an impressive number of
Gold records.
KOKA Media is one of UPPM’s many international Production
Libraries and is located in Paris, France.
FIRSTCOM: CUSTOM MUSIC SERVICES
FROM THE BEST COMPOSERS AND
MUSICIANS IN THE WORLD
FirstCom, based in Dallas, Texas, offers custom music and producer services for Film, Television, and Commercials through
FirstCom’s Custom Music Division. Drawing on our vast resources
of Grammy and Emmy winning composers, FirstCom’s Creative
team works directly with their clients to develop the perfect
music theme, underscore or feature song for their next project.
Clients can send a script, video, storyboard…or just an idea and
they will create the music to perfectly compliment their vision.
MasterSource
scores for MTV and A&E
MasterSource recently custom-created a half-dozen cues for
MTV’s “Celebrity Rap Superstar” and over two dozen cues for
“Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels” on A&E. In an interesting
twist, Gene produced two albums for the band Keel for which
MasterSource head Marc Ferrari was the co-lead guitarist back
in the mid 1980s.
UMPG • 25
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and Media FAST access to popular
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Universal Publishing Production Music serves the niche business that creates, produces and licenses music for use primarily as "background" or "mood" music for use in film/tv,
advertising, broadcast, and corporate clients. Owning both the
Master and Copyright for the composition, UPPM allows clients
to license both in an easy one-stop shop.
Visit our corporate site:
Umusicpub.com
The Umusicpub.com site features UMPG’s artist, writer and producer rosters;
artist spotlights; links to official artist web sites; a catalog timeline allowing
users to quickly look up song suggestions by decade; catalog spotlights; the
latest news and industry awards coverage; chart news; new releases; new
signings; company information; press announcements; and industry links.
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GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
Chairman/CEO:
David Renzer
Executive VP/CFO:
Michael J. Sammis
Sr. VP of Music for Motion Picture,
& TV Worldwide:? Scott James
VP of Global Adminsitration:
Theo Strikkers
Vice President - Global IT:
Mike Donegan
Senior Director of Marketing &
Communications: Heather Brown
NORTH AMERICA
REGIONAL?OFFICES
UNITED?STATES OF?AMERICA
Universal Music Publishing Group, LA
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Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Tel: (310) 235-4700 Fax: (310) 2354900
Exec. VP Creative Affairs, L.A./ N.Y.:
Tom Sturges
Universal Music Publishing Group, NY
1755 Broadway, 8th Fl, NY, NY 10019,
USA
Tel: (1 212) 841-8000
Fax: (1 212) 841-8072
Exec. VP Creative, East Coast:?David
Mantel
Universal Music Publishing Group, Nashville
1904 Adelicia Street
Nashville, TN 37212
Tel: (1 615) 340-5400
Fax: (1 615) 340- 5491
Exec. VP/General Manager: Pat Higdon
CANADA
Universal Music Publishing Group Canada
A Division of Universal Music Canada, Inc.
2450 Victoria Park Avenue,Suite 1
Toronto, ON M2J 5H3
Tel: (416) 718-4000 Fax: (416) 718-4224
Creative Director: Jodie Ferneyhough
EUROPE REGIONAL?OFFICES
UNITED?KINGDOM
Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
136-144 New Kings Rd.
London, SW6 4LZ, UK
Tel: (44 020) 8752 2600
Fax: (44 020) 8752 2601
EXECUTIVE VP EUROPE/
MANAGING DIRECTOR UK:
Paul Connolly
Deputy MD:?Mike McCormack
Universal Music Publishing International
Ltd.
136-144 New Kings Rd.
London, SW6 4LZ, UK
Tel: (44 20) 8752 2600
Fax: (44 20) 8752 2648
Exec VP of International:?Andrew Jenkins
Vice President of International: Kim
Frankiewicz
UK?& International Joint Administration
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London, W4 4HS, UK
Tel: (44 20) 8742 5600
Fax: (44 20) 8742 5607
VP Of Global Administration:
Theo Strikkers
Global Operational Royalty Audits
Universal Music Publishing
International B.V.
Gerrit van der Veenlaan 4
3743 DN?Baarn
The Netherlands
Tel: (31 35) 5489 343
Fax: (31 35) 5421 702
Director Of Global Operational Royalty
Audits: Fred Buhrs
AUSTRIA
Universal Music Publishing Gmbh
P.O. Box 85, 1122 Vienna, Austria
Tel: (43 1) 811 210 315
Fax: (43 1) 813 1300
Managing Director:?Rainer Bischof
BULGARIA
Virginia Publishing OOD
9 Pop Bogomil Street
1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel: (00 359 2) 983 3581
Fax: (00 359 2) 983 2548
Managing Director:
Stanislava Armoutlieva
CROATIA
Aquarius Music Publishing
Heinzelova 60B
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
Tel: +38 51 30 40 700/702
Fax: +38 51 30 40 710
Publishing Manager: Tomislav Skulic, MD
CZECH REPUBLIC
Universal Music Publishing S.R.O.
Velvarska 7/1652 Prague 6- 160 00
Czech Republic
Tel:(420) 2 3302 9902
Fax:(420) 2 3302 9909
Publishing Manager: Anna Jungova
FINLAND
Universal Music Oy, Vattuniemenranta 2 A,
4th Floor, 00210 Helsinki, Finland
Tel: (358 9) 615 46 77
Fax: (358 9) 615 46 700
General Manager: Antti Lehtinen
FRANCE
Universal Music Publishing S.A.S.
20/22 rue des Fosses Saint-Jacques
75005 Paris Cedex 05, France
Tel: (33 1) 44 41 94 00
Fax: (33 1) 44 41 94 01
Managing Director: Jean-Philippe Allard
GERMANY
Universal Music Publishing GmbH
Stralauer Allee 1
D-10245 Berlin, Germany
Tel: (49 0) 30 52007 06
Fax: (49 0) 30 527007 2078
Managing Director: Markus Wenzel
GREECE
Universal Music Publishing LLC
296 Messogion Ave.,152 62 Cholargos,
Athens, Greece
Tel: (30) 210 6595 200
Fax: (30) 210 6561 143
Publishing Manager: Elias Siahamis
Benelux
Universal Music Publishing B.V.
P.O. Box 23
3740 AA Baarn
The Netherlands
Tel: (31 35) 6261 646
Fax: (31 35) 6233 291
Managing Director: Frank Bruens
HUNGARY
Universal Music Publishing Kft.
H-1108 Budapest, Gyomroi ut 140,
Hungary
Tel: (36 1) 801 8300
Fax: (36 1) 801 8305
Managing Director:?Antal Boronkay
ISRAEL
Helicon Songs Ltd.
7 Ha’Merkava Street
Industrial Area, Holon 58851, ISRAEL
Tel: (972 3) 5500 332
Fax: (972 3) 556 0938
Managing Director: Ronald Cole
ITALY
Universal Music Italia SRL
Via Crespi n. 19-MAC 4 20159 Milan, Italy
Tel: (39 02) 802821
Fax: (39 02) 80 282 503
Managing Director: Claudio Buja
NORWAY
Universal Music Publishing - A division of
Universal Music AS
(based in Sweden)
Banergatan 16
S-115 23 Stockholm SWEDEN
Tel: (468) 629 5385
Fax: (46 8) 662 7850
Contact: Martin Ingestrom
POLAND
Universal Music Publishing Sp. Z.O.O.
ul. Wlodarzewska 69
02-384 Warszawa, Poland
Tel: (48 22) 59 28 200
Fax: (48 22) 59 28 250
Publishing Manager: Beata Olechowska
PORTUGAL
Universal Music Publishing,
A division. of Universal Music Portugal S.A.
Rua Prof. Reinaldo dos Santos 12-D
1549-006 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: (351 21) 771 0410
Fax:(351 21) 778 0212
Managing Director:?Carmen Lopez
RUSSIA
Universal Music Publishing
14A Kastanaevskaya Ulitsa
Moscow, Russia 121006
Tel: (00 74) 951 454 1404
Fax: (00 74) 953 7655
Publishing Manager: Katya Yevtushenko
SLOVENIA - Multipublishing
Peske 7, 10C Tzrin, Slovenia
Tel: (00386) 0 1 568 0353
Fax: (00386) 0 1 568 0361
Managing Director: Igor Ivanic
SPAIN
Universal Music Publishing S.L.
Universal - MCA Music Publishing, S.A.
C/Torrelaguna, 64-4th Floor
28043 Madrid, Spain
Tel: (34 91) 744 5656
Fax: (34 91) 744 5664
Managing Director: Carmen Lopez
SWEDEN
Universal Music Publishing AB
Banergatan 16, S-115 23, Stockholm,
Sweden
Tel: (46 8) 629 5370
Fax: (46 8) 662 7850
Managing Director: Martin Ingestrom
TURKEY
Universal Taxim Turkey
(Office Closed)
Managing Director: Mine Aksoy
LATIN AMERICA
REGIONAL?OFFICE
Universal Music Publishing Group
420 Lincoln Road, Suite #306
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Tel: (1 305) 938 1310
Fax: (1 305) 938 1329
Sr. VP Latin America: Eddie Fernandez
ARGENTINA
Universal Music Publishing S.A.
Juramento 1775 - Pisos 12/13
C1428DNA - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Direct line: (5411)4-814-8663
Fax: 54 11 4814-8606
Swithchboard: (5411)4-814-8600
General Manager: Ana Maria de Visaggio
BRAZIL
Universal Music Publishing Ltda.
Av. Erico Verissimo 918, Barra da Tijuca
22621-180 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Tel: (55 21) 3389 7667
Fax: (55 21) 2495 1223
Managing Director: Marcelo C. Falcão
CHILE
Universal Music Publishing Ltda
Apoquindo 4775 of. 501
Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Tel: (56 2) 263 2001
Fax: (56 2) 207 2376
General Manager: Carmen Valencia
COLOMBIA
Universal Music Publishing
103 No. 21-60,
Piso 3, Santafe de Bogota, Colombia
Tel: (57 1) 218 5114
Fax: (57 1) 610 2976
Managing Director: Sonia Amaya
COSTA?RICA
Universal Music Publishing dba
Universal Music de Centro America SA
Boulevard de Rohrmoser
150 Este de Plaza Mayor
San José - Costa Rica
Central America
Tel: (506) 296-8172
Fax: (506) 232-8679
Publishing Contact: Lilliana Hernandez
MEXICO
Universal Music Publishing a
Division of Universal Music Mexico
SA de CV, Hegel #721 Col. Bosque de
Chapultepec, Delegacion Miguel Hidalgo
11580 Mexico, D.F.
Tel: (5255) 25816600
Fax: (5255) 25816688
Managing Director:?Yadira Moreno
VENEZUELA
Universal Music Publishing S.A.
Av. Rómulo Gallegos
Calle El Carmen, Centro Dos Caminos
Piso 2, Oficina 2-C
Prados del Este, Caracas
VENEZUELA 1080
Tel: (58 212) 234 9874
Fax: (58 212) 238 0829
Publishing Manager: Miriam Gonzalez
AUSTRALASIA REGIONAL?OFFICES
AUSTRALIA
Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd.
3 Munn Reserve, Millers Point
NSW 2000, Australia
Tel: (61 2) 9207 0500
Fax: (61 2) 9252 0503
Managing Director: Bob Aird
SOUTH AFRICA
Universal Music Publishing (Pty) Ltd.
Unit C11, Westlake Village, 1 Westlake Dr.,
Tokai, 7945, South Africa
Tel: (2721) 702 3829
Fax: (2721) 702 3816
Managing Director: John Fishlock
S. E. ASIA REGIONAL?OFFICES
Regional General Manager:?Ronald Siu
HONG KONG
Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
12A/F Floor, One Peking
1 Peking Road
Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2301 5678
Fax: (852) 2735 9308
General Manager:?Sharen Lee
INDIA
Universal Music India Pvt. Ltd.
Samir Complex
St. Andrew’s Road, Bandra (W),
Mumbai-400 050, India
Tel: (91 22) 655 3241
Fax: (91 22) 655 6030
Managing Director:?Achillie Forler
INDONESIA
PT. Suara Publisindo
Universal Music Indonesia
MidPlaza 2, 19th Floor, JI. Jendral
Sudirman Kav. 10-11
Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
Tel: (62 21) 571 1777
Fax: (62 21) 574 2091
Publishing Manager: Fitri Hayatunisma
JAPAN
Universal Music Publishing K.K.
8-5-30, Akasaka, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Tel: (813) 6406 3070
Fax: (813) 6406 3167
Managing Director: Ken Ohyama
SOUTH KOREA
Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
4F Doowon Bldg, 503-5 Shinsa-Dong,
Kangnam-Gu, Seoul 135-746, Korea
Tel: (82 2) 2106 2000
Fax: (82 2) 547 0352
General Manager: Kevin Cho
MALAYSIA
Universal Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
G. 01 Ground Floor, Wisma Academy
4A Jalan 19/1
46300 Petaling Jaya
MALAYSIA
Tel: (60 3) 7958 7433
Fax: (60 3) 7954 6198
Managing Director: Jack Teo
PHILIPPINES
Universal Music Publishing,
a division of MCA Universal Inc.
Unit 345 34th Floor,
Raffles Corporate Center,
Emerald Avenue, Ortigas Center,
Pasig City 1600 PHILIPPINES
Tel: (63 2) 727 40 11
Fax: (63 2) 726 28 51
Publishing Manager:?Evelyn Seale
SINGAPORE
Universal Music Publishing Pte. Ltd.
118 Lorong 23 Geylang, #0301/02/03/04
SCN Industrial Building, Singapore
388402
Tel: (65) 6741 2220
Fax: (65) 6741 0500/1266
Managing Director: Gary See
TAIWAN
Universal Music Publishing Ltd.
3F, 2 Min Sheng East Rd., Sec.3,
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel:(886 2) 2502 4546
Fax: (886 2) 2518 3545
General Manager: Serena Ma
RONDOR MUSIC
RONDOR MUSIC INTERNATIONAL
Los Angeles Headquarters
2440 Sepulveda Blvd. Suite #119
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Tel : (310) 235 4800 Fax: (310) 235
4801
President: Lance Freed
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP
2440 Sepulveda Blvd., Ste. 100
Los Angeles, CA 90064-1712
Tel. 310.235.4700 Fax. 310.235.4900