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UMPG Inks Publishing Deal With DaBaby
November 20, 2019 at 5:05 AM (PT)
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP (UMPG) has signed SOUTH COAST MUSIC GROUP/INTERSCOPE RECORDS artist DABABY to an exclusive global administration deal. DABABY, a CHARLOTTE, NC native whose single, SUGE is a RIAA double Platinum-certified with over 248 million streams to date and was a #1 record at Urban and Top 40/Rhythmic.
UMPG Chairman and CEO JODY GERSON commented, "A talented artist and songwriter, DABABY has garnered hundreds of millions of streams and amassed a huge global fanbase. With support from myself, our A&R team and INTERSCOPE RECORDS, UMPG's ARI GELAW developed a close relationship with DABABY and SOUTH COAST MUSIC GROUP to build this exciting partnership. We are looking forward to many great years of success with DABABY."
DABABY added, "I feel great about my decision to join UMPG. I’m looking forward to working with their team and taking my vision to new heights."
In a press release SCMG CEO ARNOLD TAYLOR said, "We are excited about this joint venture with UMPG and their amazing staff and look forward to breaking new barriers in the TV/Films era!"
UMPG A&R Manager ARI GELAW added, "DABABY is a multifaceted artist who has the ability to massively impact culture and still maintain an authentic connection with his fans. We are excited to embark on this partnership with DABABY and SOUTH COAST MUSIC GROUP."
DABABY is currently on the road headlining his own tour now. You'll find more information at http://www.officialdababy.com.
(L-R: SOUTH COAST MUSIC GROUP CEO ARNOLD TAYLOR, UMPG Chairman and CEO JODY GERSON, DABABY, UMPG A&R ARI GELAW, UMPG Co-Head A&R WALTER JONES (Photo: UMPG)

