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Chris Brown Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With Universal Music Publishing Group


The Universal Music Publishing Group Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a music publishing company and is part of the Universal Music Group. It is one of the world's largest music publishing businesses.

UMPG owns or administers more than 1 million copyrights.
announced Monday (April 10) their signing of the teenage R&B; sensation to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal.

“It is great to have signed with Universal Music Publishing Group because they believe in me as an artist and want to see me progress as a writer,” said Brown in a press release statement.

Brown, who cites the likes of Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958)
Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson
, Usher and Tevin Campbell Tevin Jermod Campbell (born November 12, 1976 in Dallas, Texas) is a Grammy Award nominated African-American R&B singer-songwriter.

Campbell scored a string of R&B chart hits as a teenager in the early-mid 1990s.
as influences, rose straight to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his debut smash single “Run It” featuring Juelz Santana LaRon Louis James (born on February 18 1983) is a rapper, small time actor and producer. He is better known by his stage name, Juelz Santana. He came to fame following his appearances on Cam'ron's 2002 singles, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma". .

Brown’s self-titled debut album also entered at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

With an early track record and a bright future ahead, it’s clear why UMPG UMPG Universal Music Publishing Group  sealed the deal with Brown.

“Chris Brown brings a fresh perspective to the world of R&B;/Hip Hop,” says David Renzer, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of UMPG. “His youthful, yet dynamic sound has garnered the attention of audiences and critics alike.

“I am pleased that UMPG can provide a publishing home where this creative and driven talent can grow and succeed as a ground-breaking artist.”

In signing to UMPG, Brown joins the likes of 50 Cent, G-Unit, Ciara, Prince, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige.

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