Universal Music Publishing Group Continues Development Streak

LOS ANGELES, June 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), the world's leading global music publisher, today announced details of a world-wide co-publishing agreement with international breakthrough artist B.o.B., as well as an exclusive world-wide publishing deal with Alex da Kid, who co-wrote and produced B.o.B's Top 5 single, "Airplanes." The deal with B.o.B. was signed through UMPG's joint venture with Eminem's Slim Shady Music Publishing, LLC.

UMPG has been fortunate to sign very early key artists, writers, and producers that have taken the global music scene by storm, including recent breakthrough artists and writers Justin Bieber, Owl City, Florence & The Machine, and The XX, and now B.O.B and Alex Da Kid, to name a few.

Said Jessica Rivera, Senior Director, Creative Affairs, Universal Publishing Group: "Both B.o.B. and Alex Da Kid are talent that we recognized early and helped develop as their music publisher. It's rewarding to sign such amazing talent and see their efforts grow into major international pop success. We look forward to supporting their future efforts as they develop long careers making music that will be heard around the world."

The publishing deal encompasses B.o.B.'s platinum selling debut album, B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray (Grand Hustle) which reached No. 1 on three Billboard charts - U.S. Billboard 200, Top R&B / Hip Hop Albums and Top Rap Albums.

The No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single, "Nothin' On You," was the first single released on B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray. The current breakout hit, "Airplanes," featuring Hayley Williams (Paramore) and Eminem (published by UMPG), was co-written and produced by Alex da Kid, and is a Top 5 smash on the Billboard charts.

Since signing to UMPG, London native Alex da Kid has worked with a wide range of artists including Diddy, Akon, Young Jeezy, Jazmine Sullivan, Jennifer Lopez, Estelle, Paramore, Slash, Rob Thomas, Nicki Minaj, and most recently with Eminem for an upcoming single titled "The Way U Lie" feat. Rihanna.

Atlanta, Georgia native B.o.B. emerged as a young musician in grade school by playing numerous instruments including trumpet. His immense musical talent led him to having artist management by the time he was in high school. At 21, the platinum selling artist has now worked with a long roster of artists including Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, Paramore's Hayley Williams and Eminem, among others.

B.o.B. and Alex da Kid join UMPG's long list of chart-topping urban artists including 50 Cent, Ciara, Eminem, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, J. Cole, Jeremih, Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, T-Pain, and many more.

About Universal Music Publishing Group

With 51 offices in 43 territories worldwide, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the industry's leading global music publishing operation. UMPG represents music in every genre from some of the world's hottest songwriters and catalogs including Abba, Adele, Christina Aguilera, Lily Allen, Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Justin Bieber, Bjork, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Ciara, The Clash, Coldplay, Elvis Costello, The Cure, Daughtry, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Franz Ferdinand, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Joy Division, Keane, R. Kelly, The Killers, Henry Mancini, Maroon 5, Prince, Otis Redding, Sex Pistols, Paul Simon, Britney Spears, 3 Doors Down, Justin Timberlake, T-Pain, and U2, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and Classical Music.  For more information please visit www.umusicpub.com.

SOURCE Universal Music Publishing Group