[4][5][6], In 2019, Fast Company named Universal Music Group the most innovative music company and listed UMG among the Top 50 most innovative companies in the world[7] and "amid the music industry's digital transformation, Universal is redefining what a modern label should look like. [27], In October 2020, an investigation made by Rolling Stone editor Elias Leight was published by the magazine. [5], Republic Records was formed in 1995 as a subsidiary of MCA's Geffen Records, but soon after its foundation, the distribution changed to the newly-established Universal Records. On June 16, 2020, Universal rebranded Virgin EMI Records as EMI Records and named Rebbeca Allen (former president of UMG's Decca label) as the label's president,[101] bringing back the EMI brand. Depuis cette année 2008, Universal Music a aussi lancé un partenariat avec la Société Générale. "[63] Island Records and Def Jam now operate as autonomous record labels. The biggest music company in the world,[3] it is one of the "Big Three" record labels, along with Sony Music and Warner Music Group. En plus de l’opération marketing, ce partenariat permet de lutter efficacement contre le piratage de la musique sur internet[11].
The initiative is meant to create change for representation of women and underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the media industry. Same day, UMG announced launch of its new affiliates in Morocco and Israel. He formerly served as COO of Columbia Records. In June 2018, Universal Music Japan announced an exclusive license agreement with Disney Music Group. As a result of this deal DMG's labels and artists have access to UMG's roster of producers and songwriters on a worldwide basis. [116][117][118] In April 2016, UMG had the audio muted of a video clip showing Katherine Jenkins singing the British national anthem. Avec l’achat d’un ordinateur HP connected Music, l’usager peut écouter de la musique à partir de son ordinateur en libre accès. [37], On September 21, 2012, the sale of EMI to UMG was approved in Europe and the United States by the European Commission and Federal Trade Commission respectively. [95] In February 2019, UMG fully acquired music distributor INgrooves. [75][76], In August 2017, UMG and Grace/Beyond agreed to develop three new music-based television series, 27, Melody Island and Mixtape. [109], Universal Music Group's Universal Music Canada is located in Toronto.[110]. Universal Music Group's Universal Music Polska is located in Warsaw. [32], American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift recorded with Nashville-based Big Machine Records. [102], Universal Music Group co-developed Vevo, a site designed for music videos inspired by Hulu.com, which similarly allows free ad-supported streaming of videos and other music content. "[122][123] In a statement issued on June 11, 2019, UMG said The New York Times article contained "numerous inaccuracies, misleading statements, contradictions and fundamental misunderstandings of the scope of the incident and affected assets. [20], In November 2017, the company was named Variety's Hitmaker Label of the Year. It was founded as the first west coast-based record label of note in the United States [1] in 1942 by Johnny Mercer , Buddy DeSylva , and Glenn E. Wallichs . Republic was initially an imprint of the Universal/Motown Records Group, and was renamed Universal Republic Records after a reorganization in 2006 before reverting to its original name in 2012.[2][3][4]. [65] On February 11, 2017, PolyGram Entertainment was relaunched as a film and television unit of Universal Music Group under David Blackman. En 2014, le groupe lance en partenariat avec Canal+ son Talent Show "Island Africa Talent". [126][127], A representative for Eminem confirmed that the rapper's master recordings were digitized months before the fire, but could not confirm whether the physical master reels of his recordings were affected. [137] Lawyers for will.i.am initially claimed that he had never agreed to the project, and on December 12, he denied any involvement in the takedown notice. David Massey and Bartels, who worked respectively at Island and Def Jam Records, were named to the new record labels independently.
UMG has offices in New York City where Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Republic Records, Verve Label Group, and Spinefarm Records are headquartered. [35] In March 2012, the European Union opened an investigation into the acquisition[36] The EU asked rivals and consumer groups whether the deal would result in higher prices and shut out competitors. [63], Universal Music Group entered into film and TV production with the 2014 purchase of Eagle Rock Entertainment. In July, The Rolling Stones signed a worldwide agreement with UMG covering the band's recorded music and audio-visual catalogues, archival support, global merchandising and brand management. 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Megaupload se réservant le droit de porter à nouveau plainte à l'avenir[14]. [23][24][25][26], In 2008, Universal Music Group agreed to make its catalog available to Spotify, then a new streaming service, for use outside the U.S. on a limited basis. The label currently focuses on Dance and Electronic music under the direction of Rob Stevenson and Brett Alperowitz. Other prominent Republic releases in recent years have come from acts like Ariana Grande (2013's Yours Truly, 2014's My Everything, 2016's Dangerous Woman, 2018's Sweetener, and 2019's Thank U, Next);[37] The Weeknd (2013's Kiss Land, 2015's Beauty Behind the Madness, and 2016's Starboy, among others);[38], the Jonas Brothers (2019's Happiness Begins)[39], and Taylor Swift (2019 Lover (album), and 2020 Folklore (Taylor Swift album)). UMG's global corporate headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California. Universal Music Latin America is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Suivez l’actualité des artistes d’Universal Music France. TWICE's signing represents a diversifying market for K-pop in America. [70][71], In April 2017, UMG signed a new multi-year licensing agreement with Spotify, the world's leading streaming service, and in May 2017, UMG signed a deal with Tencent, China's biggest gaming and social media firm.

The umbrella label was merged with the Island Def Jam Music Group, making Universal Republic Records a stand-alone label and shutting down the Universal Motown Republic Group.