UNIVERSAL MUSIC Group
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Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of Music and Entertainment, Dies at 92
The accomplished music executive, film producer, and businessman died on Monday.
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Dr. Dre’s Music Assets to Be Acquired by Universal Music Group for Over $200M
UMG would retain rights to the master recording of The Chronic and more.
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Drake Secures Gigantic $400M Deal With Universal Music Group
The expansive, multi-faceted deal will reportedly include recordings, publishing, merchandise, and visual media projects.
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Ye Starts Working on His First Sequel Album, ‘Donda 2’
After releasing 'Donda' less than six months ago, Ye is already working on its sequel
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‘Running in High Heels Is a Nightmare’: Prince’s Basketball Prowess Confirmed by Motown Heir Kerry Gordy
The Purple One's basketball skills were famously immortalized by Dave Chappelle; Gordy is the latest to recall that the music legend was 'amazing' on the court.
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Taraji P. Henson Joins Forces With Wondery, Universal Music Group to Unveil Jacked: The Rise of New Jack Swing
Pandemic or not, Taraji P. Henson continues to keep her foot on the gas. Earlier this month, the The Best of Enemies actress announced Peace of Mind With Taraji, her upcoming Facebook Watch show that will focus on mental health and wellness. And after conquering film and television, now comes the news that she’ll be…
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Universal Music Group Announces Launch of Def Jam Africa
Monday was Africa Day, the annual commemoration of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity. So it’s incredibly fitting that Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company in over 60 countries, announced the launch of Def Jam Africa, which is dedicated to “supporting the best in African hip-hop talent and culture across the…
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Universal Music’s VP of Urban Catalog Andre Torres Talks New Editorial Platform, Urban Legends
Andre Torres is a vinyl and hip-hop head, who’s also a veteran of music journalism. With over two decades in the trenches, Torres, who founded Wax Poetics magazine and was also executive editor at the lyrics site Genius, is now vice president of the urban catalog at Universal Music Enterprises. And in his new role,…