UMPG Magazine Spring/Summer 2003 Vol.1 No.5
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UMPG Magazine Spring/Summer 2003 Vol.1 No.5
SPRING/SUMMER SPRING/SUMMER 2003 2003 VOL. 1 NO. 5 WWW.UMUSICPUB.COM 50 CENT Hip-Hop Icon Rockets To The Top Of The Charts With Massive Hit Single & Debut CD UMPG’s I00+ GRAMMY NOMINATIONS & WINS MILLION+ SELLERS Shania Twain, U2, Bon Jovi, Ashanti Vanessa Carlton, Anastacia, No Doubt Avril Lavigne, Blue & Zucchero NEW RELEASES From Godsmack, Sam Roberts, Finch Kelly Price, Mis-Teeq, Blink-182 DMX, Depswa, & Jack Johnson The Nashville Art Of... SONG PLUGGING UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING Inside >> President’s Message >> W elcome to our Spring/Summer 2003 news magazine in which we celebrate Universal Music Publishing Group’s continuing successes, including our first-ever win as BMI Pop Publisher of the Year, as well as BMI Songwriter of the Year (Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down). As the music industry steps up its efforts to combat piracy, UMPG is not only supporting legislative and legal efforts to combat this problem, but our artists and songwriters are speaking out and are featured in the beginning of our news magazine. In the face of weakening mechanical income, UMPG is also aggressively stepping up its sync licensing activity to record results and proactively pursuing other revenue streams, such as ringtones and karaoke licensing. Of course, we're continuing to sign hit acts and are excited by the record-breaking success of artists such as 50 Cent, who as of this writing may be the biggest sales success story of '03, and we congratulate Rondor on the amazing worldwide success of Avril Lavigne. We also still practice that good old art of songplugging, with our songwriters featured on such major releases by Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, as featured in our Nashville spotlight. Keep a lookout for the launch of our new SynchExpress.com website which is scheduled to launch shortly. It will augment our highly successful new website - www.umusicpub.com, which has already received more than 155,000 unique industry visitors since launching! 50 Cent’s Massive Debut North America - Page 4 David Renzer Emilio & Gloria Estefan Latin America - Page 17 UMPG Magazine Spring/Summer 2003 Vol.1 No.5 Multi-p platinum singer/ songwriter Vanessa Carlton received three Grammy nominations. See Page 9. 2 3 4-9 10 11 12 - 13 14 - 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 President’s Message Writers on Piracy North America Nashville Catalog Spotlight Film/TV/Advertising Europe Latin America SE Asia Australia/New Zealand Japan/Global Admin. Rondor Staff Update Worldwide Directory SynchExpress.com Worldwide President Universal Music Publishing Group u UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP The New Global Leader www.umusicpub.com 2440 Sepulveda Boulevard, Ste.100 Los Angeles, California 90064-1712 Tel. (310) 235-4700 - Fax: (310) 235-4900 UMPG Magazine features contributions from publishing staff and is distributed to music, film/TV and advertising professionals worldwide. UMPG Magazine is designed and published by UMPG Marketing/New Media Dept. in Los Angeles. Editor: Rebekah Alperin. Asst. Editor: Xuan Tran. Subscribe by sending an e-Mail to: umpg.newmedia@umusic.com. Information in UMPG magazine is subject to change. Universal makes no warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implied, regarding this publication or its contents. Furthermore, Universal makes no warranties or representations that the contents of this publication is current, accurate or complete. Universal assumes no liability or responsibility for any damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with any errors or omissions in the contents of this publication. © 2003 Universal Music Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. Industry Issues UMPG Songwriters On... PIRACY VANESSA CARLTON: LAMONT DOZIER: "I'm all for getting a taste of something before you buy it, but when it becomes more than a taste and people begin hoarding the entire work, it becomes piracy which results in a system in which artists are not being rewarded for their works. Works which they put everything they have into creating and then working their asses off to support and promote." "The business as we have known it has changed with these various piracy technologies that are taking over the world. I personally have seen my income drastically reduced, and it is frightening to experience…” RIVERS RUTHERFORD: "The average songwriter has to be very fortunate to make any money at all from his craft. Illegal internet downloads significantly reduce the income of people who are not making millions from touring, t-shirt sales etc., but merely trying to make a decent living. Downloading can literally make it impossible for a songwriter to support himself with his craft." MATRACA BERG: CARL STURKEN & EVAN ROGERS: “Songwriters are not rich or famous. They are hardworking craftsmen who depend on these royalties to provide for their children. Stealing music is stealing from the families...” “How would you feel if someone came in to your home and began taking everything they wanted that looked cool, and gave you nothing in return. Pretty crazy, right? That's how we feel about the piracy of music.” EVE: "We work really hard. We love our fans and we appreciate the love, but don't steal from us, support us...” ANASTACIA: "I suppose it should be a compliment that people dig your music so much that they're swapping TROY VERGES: "Go to your it online. But thievery is job everyday next week and thievery...” work. When payday rolls UMPG Artists And Writers On around, tell the boss you Piracy features portions of quotes contributed as part only want half of your of the MUSIC (Music United for check. That's what illegal Strong Internet Copyright) downloading does to artists, Coalition’s educational campaign, which launched musicians, songwriters, and last September. everyone that supports For more information, go to: them. It's wrong." www.musicunited.org MUSIQ: “I think people do need to be educated on the seriousness of music piracy because it cuts into hardworking people's money, especially the artists people like me...” MARY J. BLIGE: " “If you create something and then someone takes it without your permission, that is stealing. It may sound harsh, but it is true.” DMX: "It's taking away from those 19 years of writing, it's taking away from those 19 years of struggling. Because straight up and down it's stealing…” 50 Cent - Massive Impact With Smash CD, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ Debut CD Scans 2.5 Million in First Four Weeks After a very competitive bidding war, UMPG U.S. signed Shady/Aftermath/Interscope rapper 50 Cent to an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal just prior to his No. 1 debut release, Get Rich Or Die Tryin', which sold more than 2.5 million units its first 4 weeks. The CD has sold more than 4 million copies, fueled by his No. 1 single "In Da Club" which is also a hit in Europe and Australia. The CD was No. 1 on The Billboard 200 for 5 non-consecutive weeks and also Top 5 on the Euro Hot 100. His first single and underground hit "Wanksta" was featured on the 8 Mile soundtrack. UMPG also inked the rapper's producer/comanager, Sha Money XL. Pictured (L to R): David Renzer; Sha Money XL; Chris Lighty for Violator management; Robert Allen, UMPG VP of Business Affairs; 50 Cent; and Tom Sturges, UMPG Executive VP of Creative Affairs. Ashanti Takes On The World UMPG’s Ashanti has sold more than 3 million copies in the U.S., fueled by her No. 1 single, "Foolish," and other Top 10 hits, "Happy," and "Baby." She is currently featured on Ja Rule's single, "Mesmerize." See UMPG Awards on page 9 for more on Ashanti. U2 “Best OF” Sells 2.5 Million The second volume of U2’s “Best Of” collection covers the years 19902000 and was distributed as two releases. In the U.S. the CD is gold. It went to No. 1 on the Euro Hot 100. Bono was recently honored as MusiCares 2003 Person of the Year during Grammy week. S h a n i a Tw a i n New CD Sells 8 Million Units This winter, superstar Shania Twain released a new album entitled, Up!, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The CD has sold more than 8 million units worldwide. She performed the song "I'm Gonna Getcha Good" at the 36th Annual CMA Awards, her first network TV performance since 1999. She also performed on the American Music Awards and at Super Bowl XXXV. North America UMPG ROCKS! New Godsmack CD Debuts At No. 1 Multi-platinum rock band Godsmack’s third studio album, Faceless (Republic/ Universal), was released in April and shot to No.1 on The Billboard 200. The band’s new single, “Straight Out Of Line,” has exploded at U.S. radio. Their No. 1 hit, “I Stand Alone,“ from the motion picture The Scorpion King, generated two Grammy nominations. New 3 Doors Down CD Is Platinum 3 Doors Down's highly anticipated sophomore album, Away From The Sun (Republic/Universal), was certified platinum and has reached Top 10 on the Billboard 200. The first single, "When I'm Gone," reached No.1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. The band has solidified a deal with NASCAR, which includes ads and a tour sponsorship, plus they will pen an exclusive song. Bon Jovi Tops Charts in 17 Countries Bon Jovi's new studio album, Bounce (Island/Def Jam), debuted at No.1 on the Euro Hot 100 Albums chart and went Top 5 in more than 14 countries, selling approximately 2.5 million copies worldwide. The album is platinum or gold in 17 countries. New Found Glory Scans 700,000 Tom Sturges Executive VP Creative Affairs Multimillion-Selling Superstar Anastacia Featured On Chicago Soundtrack International superstar Anastacia’s song, “Love Is A Crime,” is featured on the soundtrack to the movie Chicago, which received 6 Oscars. Her sophomore effort for Epic Records, Freak Of Nature, has sold more than 4 million copies and reached No. 1 all over the world. Her album sales to date total 10 million units. Nelly’s Sophomore CD Is 5X Platinum U.S. (UMPG Co-Writer/Co-Producer - Jay E ) Co-writer and producer of eight songs, UMPG's Jay-E (Jason Epperson), contributed mightily to Nellyville (Fo'Reel/ Universal), the Grammy nominated, sophomore release by Nelly. The album has sold more than 5.5 million units. UMPG’s St. Lunatics contributed to the album, which reached No. 10 on Billboard's Eurochart and sold more than 1 million there. Nelly Jack Johnson Is Platinum Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson signed to UMPG in 2002. His debut album, Brushfire Fairytales (Enjoy/Universal), has been certified platinum. His first single "Flake" reached the top of R&R's Triple A chart and Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart. Johnson completed a U.S. and European tour and will release a new album this spring. Jack Johnson No Doubt Sells 2.5 Million New Found Glory’s sophomore album, Sticks and Stones (MCA), has scanned nearly 700,000 units. Their new single, “Head On Collision,” has reached No. 28 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. NFG are currently on the Honda Civic tour with Good Charlotte. No Doubt's album Rock Steady has been certified 2X platinum. Their recent single, "Underneath It All," featuring Lady Saw, went to No. 2 on R&R's CHR/Pop Chart and Top 10 on the Billboard 100. New Everclear Release Everclear's new album, Slow Motion Daydream (Capitol), was released on March 11. The first single is "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom."Everclear will embark on a North American tour in the spring. Anastacia 2Pac’s Better Dayz No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani 2Pac’s latest posthumous album, Better Dayz (Interscope), was certified 2X platinum. With career sales exceeding 35 million units, Shakur is the best-selling hiphop artist in history. Pg. 5 UMPG Renews Deal With Brian McKnight UMPG has renewed its deal with multi-platinum superstar Brian McKnight. His new album, U Turn (Motown/Universal), was released March 25 and debuted Top 10. The first single, “Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda,” is receiving heavy rotation at radio and on MTV. He recently received a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance By A Duo or Group with Vocal for "All The Way," featuring Kenny G. North America NEW SIGNINGS Heart UMPG has signed an exclusive, worldwide deal with Heart. Through the deal UMPG will administer future material as well as their back catalog which features the works of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson and such hits as "Crazy On You," "Magic Man," "Barracuda," "Dreamboat Annie," "Dog and Butterfly," and "Little Queen." Nancy Wilson (middle) and her manager Carol Peters (2nd from left), are pictured above with UMPG executives David Renzer, Linda Newmark and Tom Sturges. Glen Ballard Stanley Clarke David Frank Continuing a 25-year association, UMPG renewed its deal with 5X Grammy winning songwriter/producer Glen Ballard. Currently, he has songs on new releases by Lisa Marie Presley, Shakira, Dave Matthews Band, Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys and is also working on music for Robert Zemekis’ film Polar Express. UMPG signed famed composer/bassist Stanley Clarke to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. The deal includes his entire back catalog featuring more than 35 albums such as classic Epic releases School Days, Journey To Love, I Wanna Play For You, and Rite of Strings. He released a new album April 15 entitled, 1, 2, To The Bass (Epic). UMPG signed producer/ songwriter and keyboardist David Frank (“Genie In A Bottle”- Christina Aguilera, and “He Loves You Not”Dream). Frank is currently in studio working with American Idol’s Justin Guarini on his forthcoming debut album. Frank is also co-writing with artists Holly Valance and Liberty X. >> DEVELOPING BANDS W. James Chambers (Producer - Nappy Roots) UMPG signed Nappy Roots' Grammy-nominated producer W. James Chambers to an exclusive, worldwide co-publishing deal. Chambers produced and co-wrote 5 tracks on Nappy Roots' platinum selling debut, Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz (Atlantic), including their single, "Awnaw." Dredg- Interscope rock band Dredg signed a worldwide publishing deal with UMPG. Their debut album El Cielo (Interscope), was produced by Ron St. Germain and Tim Palmer. The band is currently on tour with Taproot and Deadsy. Finch- MCA rockers Finch inked an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with UMPG. Finch was named the standout band on 2002's Vans Warped Tour. Their single, "What It Is To Burn," from their new album of the same name, was remixed by Rich Costey (Audioslave, Rage Against The Machine, Jurassic 5), and is receiving heavy rotation on radio. The band is currently on a U.S. tour. Depswa- UMPG signed Geffen rock band Depswa to a worldwide publishing deal. The group has been touring non stop since October 2002 opening for Mudvayne, TRUSTcompany, Pacifier, and Blindside. Produced by Howard Benson (P.O.D., Blindside), their debut album, Two Angels and A Dream (Geffen), is scheduled for release on May 20. Theory of a Deadman- Theory of a Deadman's self-titled debut is the flagship Finch release for 604 Records, the new imprint co-founded by Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger. Singer/guitarist Tyler Connolly also contributed guitar work to Kroeger's mega-hit, "Hero," from the platinum Spider Man Soundtrack. The band will tour this spring with UMPG’s 3 Doors Down. North America WRITER/PRODUCER NEWS Raphael Saadiq Has Major Projects Slated For 2003 Dre & Vidal UMPG Signs Hit Producer/ Writer Duo Dre & Vidal UMPG signed stellar producer/songwriter team Andre Harris and Vidal Davis (a.k.a. Dre & Vidal) to an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal in 2002. The duo wrote and produced two songs on Mariah Carey's new album, Charmbracelet (Def Jam), which has scanned nearly a million units. Dre and Vidal have also written songs on major releases by Justin Timberlake, Jill Scott, Musiq, Will Smith, Ronald Isley, Dave Hollister, George Benson, Bilal, Faith Evans, and City High. Upcoming projects for the two include co-writing and producing for Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Macy Gray, Deborah Cox, Joe, Carl Thomas, Nick Lackey from 98 Degrees, and Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish. Balewa Muhammad In Demand Balewa Muhammad cowrote two songs on the multi-million selling Christina Aguilera record, Stripped (RCA), including the singles "Dirrty" and "Get Mine, Get Yours.” He also co-wrote two songs on Kelly Rowland's gold-selling solo debut (Sony). Balewa has songs on new releases by Whitney Houston, Tyrese, & he wrote the Top 5 R&B hit single “Fabulous,” for Jaheim’s gold selling sophomore album. His songs will also be featured on upcoming albums by Britney Spears, Angie Stone, Raine, Lyric, Anne FernChristina ando & Christina Vidal. Aguilera Winning Grammys is only the beginning for Raphael Saadiq’s busy schedule in 2003. He’s busy producing and co-writing songs for release this year by D’Angelo, Nappy Roots, Warren G, Kelly Price, Jaguar Wright, Terry Dexter, Mos Def, Hi-TTek, Jonnell, and new acts L and Jack Herera. Saadiq’s also produced the track “Dumb” from TLC’s 3D album. Bob Marlette In his second time as their producer, Bob Marlette co-wrote and produced Saliva’s third studio album, Back Into Your System (Def Jam), including the No. 1 single, “Always.” He has just completed co-writing/producing debut albums for Shinedown (Atlantic), and Burn Season (Elektra), and is in the studio working on a debut album for Hollywood Record’s Sloth, and Black Sabbath’s reunion CD. James Poyser Poyser is in studio producing/co-writing with Bilal (Interscope), Erykah Badu (Motown), and gospel group Ty Tribett. New and upcoming releases for Poyser include songs on albums by Vikter Duplaix (Hollywood), Common (MCA), Talib Kweli (MCA), and The Roots (MCA). Poyser co-produced the Grammy winning song, “Love Of My Life” (An Ode to Hip Hop). Adeka Stupart Stupart has recorded a song for Kelly Rowland (Destiny's Child) and co-wrote the single “I Do (Wanna Get Close To You)” for 3LW’s latest album, A Girl Can Mack (Sony). She also co-wrote songs on the upcoming D'Mello (Warner Bros) album. Lindy Robbins UMPG writer Lindy Robbins' songs have been recorded recently by Anastacia and Faith Hill. Hill featured Lindy’s song, “Back To You,” on her multiplatinum CD, Cry (Warner Bros). James Yancey Yancey co-produced the Grammy winning tune, “Love Of My Life” (An Ode to Hip Hop)and is producing songs for Bilal, and remix albums for Blue Note, El Da Sensi, and Four Tet. He recently worked with Common (MCA), Prozak (Dreamworks), Busta Rhymes (J Records), and De La Soul (Tommy Boy), and has 3 songs on Slum Village (Capitol). North America UMPG Canada Sam Roberts Nominated For Two Juno Awards Roberts Set For June U. S. Debut Sam Roberts DMX NEW & UPCOMING RELEASES DMX DMX is in the studio working on his fifth studio album, It's Not A Game (Ruff Ryders/Def Jam), the first release on his Bloodline imprint. The album is due in 2003 and features guest appearances by UMPG's 50 Cent, Cam'ron, Kanye West, No ID, DJ Envy and Dame Grease. DMX is starring in the movie blockbuster, Cradle 2 The Grave, alongside Jet Li. Artist/Album Release Date 04.08.03 Godsmack Faceless Summer ‘03 (Sony) Lisa Marie Presley To Whom It May Concern 04.08.03 UMPG’s Glen Ballard has 4 songs. (Capitol) Kelly Price Priceless 04.29.03 (Def Soul/Def Jam) Blink-182 08.01.03 TBD (MCA) Kelly Clarkson Sam Roberts pictured with a SOCAN # 1 award, for his chart topping single, "Brother Down” (L to R): Courtney MacLean, UMPG Creative Assist.; Linda Bush, UMPG Creative Manager; Sam Roberts; Jodie Ferneyhough, UMPG Creative Director; and Dave Spencer, Roberts’ Manager. k-os Nominated For Four Juno Awards (Republic/Universal) Fuel Having just completed his much anticipated debut album, We Were Born In A Flame (Universal Records), Sam Roberts has received two Juno nominations and completed a headlining 21-date sold-out tour throughout Canada. The record will be released in Canada on May 27 and in the U.S. on June 17. The Canadian Music Industry nominated Roberts, Universal Music Publishing, Dave Spencer Management and Maple Recordings/Universal Canada for Canadian Talent Development Story of the Year. Roberts was recently Jodie awarded a SOCAN #1 award for his single, "Brother Ferneyhough Down," which reached No. 1 on National Airplay charts UMPG Canada Creative Director and on MuchMoreMusic Countdown. 04.15.03 UMPG writers have 4 songs on this release* (RCA) *subject to change k-os' debut album Exit was released in the U.S. in January on Astralwerks. The U.S. version includes two new tracks. Just returning from a North American outing with India Arie, k-os is currently on tour in Europe with The Roots. Exit will be released in the U.K. and Europe on May 26, through Virgin/EMI. Ashley MacIsaac Sings Maritime fiddling sensation Ashley MacIsaac’s first U.S. album will be released on Decca Records in the U.S. on May 6. Guests performing on the album include Celtic singer Mary Jane Lamond and Default's Dallas Smith, who lends vocals to a cover of the Wings’ classic tune, "Mull of Kintyre.” MacIsaac's vocals can also be heard for the first time with fantastic results. North America UMPG THRIVES IN AWARDS SEASON INCLUDING FIRST WIN OF POP PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR! 102 Grammy Noms & 17 Wins For UMPG Artists & Writers! For the 45th annual Grammy Awards, UMPG received an impressive 102 Grammy nominations, including 14 for Rondor Music. UMPG Grammy winners included Ashanti, Raphael Saadiq, Common, James Poyser, No Doubt, Norman Brown, Mary J. Blige, and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. UMPG's Ashanti and Rondor's Avril Lavigne both received a total of five nominations. No Doubt won Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal for “Rock Steady” UMPG Wins Pop Publisher of The Year At the 2002 BMI Pop Awards, UMPG received 11 awards and took home the prestigious Pop Publisher of the Year Award. This is the first time it has been awarded to UMPG. Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down was named BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year and received awards for the songs "Be Like That," "Duck and Run," "Loser," and "Kryptonite." Pictured at the BMI Pop Awards (L to R): David Renzer, UMPG Worldwide President; Francis Preston, President and CEO of BMI; Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down; and Tom Sturges, UMPG Exec. VP of Creative Affairs. U2 Wins Golden Globe, Receives Oscar Nomination Raphael Saadiq and James Poyser accept award for Best R&B song for “Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) Vanessa Carlton received 3 nods for Record of the Year and Song of the Year for her No. 1 international smash, "A Thousand Miles," as well as a nomination for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). Congratulations to all UMPG nominees and winners! Ashanti received a Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album In January U2 won a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for "The Hands That Built America," written for Martin Scorcese's epic film, The Gangs of New York. The song also received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song. UMPG Wins American Music Awards UMPG artists won four American Music Awards in January. Ashanti took Favorite New Artist honors in both the Pop/Rock and Hip-Hop/R&B categories. UMPG Nashville's Carolyn Dawn Johnson (Arista Nashville) also won the Favorite New Artist award in the Country genre. MCA Records superstar Mary J. Blige received the AMA for Favorite Female Artist. Carolyn Dawn Johnson Two Wins Each For Musiq And Ashanti At Soul Train Awards At The 17th annual Soul Train Music Awards Ashanti received awards for Best R&B/Soul Single-Female for "Foolish" as well as Best R&B/Soul Album-Female for her self-titled multi-million selling debut CD. Musiq took home Best R&B/Soul Single-Male, and Best R&B/Soul Album-Male for Juslisen. Jay-E, co-writer/coproducer for Nelly’s platinum selling album Nellyville, won for Best Rap Album Of The Year. Pg. 9 Nashville UMPG Nashville Writers Featured On Major Releases UMPG Nashville writers scored cuts with some of the biggest releases of 2002. Country super group the Dixie Chicks' album, Home (Open Wide/Sony), released in August, features Tim O'Brien's "More Pat Higdon Love" and Radney Foster's "Godspeed." The album Senior was recently certified for sales of 5 million units. VP/GM UMPG Australian heartthrob Keith Urban's new album, Nashville Golden Road, includes two UMPG songs, Radney Foster's "Raining On Sunday" and Monty Powell's "Who Wouldn't Want To Be Me." Country diva Faith Hill released her new Warner Brothers album, Cry, which includes four UMPG songs: Matraca Berg's "You're Still Here"; Rivers Rutherford's "When The Lights Go Down"; and Troy Verges' songs "Stronger" and "This Is Me." Released November 26, Tim McGraw's Curb release, includes UMPG songs by Rivers Rutherford, Gordon Kennedy, Anders Osborne, Troy Verges, and Angelo. UMPG songs have also recently topped the Country singles chart with releases by Faith Hill, Emerson Drive, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, Travis Tritt and Jessica Andrews. Carolyn Dawn Johnson: A Rising Star Carolyn Dawn Johnson continues her rise to stardom. After winning the coveted Juno Award for Best Country Artist, Carolyn received the ACM for Top New Female Vocalist and American Music Award for Best New Country Artist. She further expanded her fan base while on tour this summer with country superstars Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson. In September, she won Single and Video of the Year for "I Don't Want You To Go" and Female Artist of the Year. Carolyn is currently in the studio, co-producing her sophomore Arista Records album with Dann Huff (Faith Hill, Jewel and Lonestar), due for release in 2003. UMPG Nashville Lands New Signing Blue Merle UMPG Nashville recently inked an exclusive publishing deal with the exciting new band Blue Merle. The band recently signed an agency deal with CAA and is quickly becoming one of America's hottest new bands. They are currently opening shows for John Mayer, The North Mississippi Allstars, Ralph Stanley and Guster. Several label suitors are in the hunt! Pictured at the signing are Blue Merle with UMPG Nashville Executives. The Art of... SONG PLUGGING Lives On In Nashville Faith Hill N Brooks & Dunn Jessica Andrews ashville is still a town where songplugging is not only alive but thriving. Successful songplugging combines the ability to recognize great songs, the art of casting and savvy salesmanship. The UMPG Nashville creative staff is about as good as it gets in these areas. UMPG Nashville Senior VP, Pat Higdon, is widely recognized as one of the world’s finest songpluggers. He has enjoyed successes for over 25 years and has more than 150 top ten chart hits to his credit. His songplugging achievements span all genres and include hits in the Country, Pop, Rock, Alternative, AC, and Blues fields. Newly appointed Vice President of Creative Affairs, Kent Earls, is wasting no time in making a name for himself as a top songplugger. He has scored many hits from the catalogue. Many of Nashville's biggest stars, as well as A&R consultants around the world, make Kent their first stop in search of that magic song. Kent has recently scored hits with Brooks & Dunn, Andy Griggs, Emerson Drive, and Marco Borsato. UMPG Nashville’s Whitney Williams, has also established herself as a premier songplugger. Her recent successes include cuts by Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, as well as top chart recordings by Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride and Jessica Andrews. Whitney's songplugging talents have also resulted in cuts for top film projects including The Banger Sisters (Fox Searchlight), and Someone Like You (Fox) starring Ashley Judd. Two other songplugging stars in the making, Katie Dalton & Cory Gierman, round out the Creative staff. With the breadth of the Nashville writer's roster and the expertise of UMPG staff, don't be surprised to hear from one of these great songpluggers as they continue to revive this lost art on a worldwide basis. Catalog Spotlight Don McLean’s Songs Speak To A New Generation In his fourth decade as a singer, songwriter, and performer, the name Don McLean continues to be known in every country on earth because of his legendary songs. His composition “American Pie” is ranked by the RIAA as one of the top five greatest Songs of the 20th Century and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. In 2000 Madonna’s cover of the standard shot to the tops of charts around the world, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Chart. “In my career, I’ve received many gifts from God and finally I got a gift from a Goddess,” says McLean, who thinks her version was “terrific.” “Now with two hit versions, her version can end up being licensed for synch uses as well as mine. She did a wonderful thing for me.” “American Pie” has had more than three million broadcast performances. It first went to No. 1 in 1972 on both the U.S. AC and Pop charts. Today the song and many other Don McLean classics such as “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night),” “Wonderful Baby,” “Castles In The Air,” “Dreidel,” “And I Love Her So,” continue to receive mass exposure through uses in advertising, film and TV. In 2002, “American Pie” was featured as part of Chevy print and TV advertising campaigns, which are geared around songs which mention Chevy or Chevy products in the lyrics. The 60-second television spots include live concert footage of the original artists performing the works and features McLean along with Elton John, The Beach Boys and Prince. McLean says it was finally the right kind of use for this special tune. “Myself and Elton, boy I was floored when they came up with that! I thought, ‘What a great thing for SOME RECENT SYNCH USES OF me to be involved.’ You DON MC LEAN SONGS “Them good ol’ have to be careful how 1) Advertisement - Chevrolet (American Pie) boys were your songs are used and 2) Advertisement - Ameritech (American Pie) they were on the right drinkin’ whiskey 3) Film - Celebrity (American Pie) track. It was classy. EveryMadonna’s 4) Film - Josie And The Pussycats (American Pie) where I go people say, ‘I and rye, singin’, cover of 5) Film - The Next Best Thing (American Pie) saw the commercial, and I “This’ll be the day “American Pie” shot to feel the same way (about 6) Film - Starry Night (Vincent) that I die...” the top of 7) TV - Friends (American Pie) the music) as the commer- From Don McLean’s world sales “American Pie” 8) TV - Providence (American Pie) cial.” charts. The 9) TV - Roswell (American Pie) McLean says that his songs continue to be covsheet music 10) TV - Ally McBeal (Vincent) (pictured ered by new artists which help to reinvent interest in left) is still a a new generation. Arguably one of the most beauti11) TV - Providence (Vincent) best seller. 12) TV - Garth Brooks: Live From Central Park ful ballads ever written, McLean’s song, “Vincent (American Pie) (Starry, Starry Night),” was most recently recorded by Josh Groban for his debut album. “One of the biggest songs on Josh Groban’s record is “Vincent,” and it’s a key song and they’ve sold millions.” McLean says George Michael is also recording his song, “The Grave.” Some of his favorite cover versions of his tune, “And I Love You So,” were recorded by Elvis Presley, Perry Como, and Johnny Mathis. Today Don McLean continues to tour and thrill audiences around the globe. He’s currently working on another album, promoting his new website www.AmericanPie.com and excited about a new CD, The Legendary Don McLean, which was released in March by EMI-Capitol. Don McLean’s Classic “American Pie” helped inspire Chevrolet’s new Ad campaign entitled ”We’ll Be There” In March EMI-C Capitol released a new greatest hits compilation entitled The Legendary Songs of Don McLean Pg. 11 Film, TV & Advertising UMPG Film/TV Achieves Record Growth Cradle 2 The Grave UMPG and Rondor have six songs in the Warner Bros. film, Cradle 2 The Grave, starring UMPG’s DMX. The soundtrack also features three UMPG songs. UMPG FILM & TV CREATIVE SERVICES: LOS ANGELES: Ph. (310) 235-4719 BRIAN LAMBERT brian.lambert@umusic.com MARISA PORTER marisa.porter@umusic.com NEW YORK: Ph. (212) 841-8014 TOM EATON Scott James, Sr. VP Of Music for Motion Pictures and Television Worldwide commented: “Despite a very challenging business environment, UMPG's synchronization income was solid and healthy for 2002. Worldwide synchronization experienced a robust 15% increase over 2001's record setting earnings. Internationally our offices in Mexico, Taiwan, Italy, Hong Kong, Brazil, U.K., France and Sweden achieved our strongest growth. 2003 promises to be another challenging year. Our Creative teams throughout the world are rising to the challenge by stepping up our marketing efforts in core business areas as well as new revenue sources.” UMPG Songs Are Featured In The Following ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS UMPG's Creative and Licensing teams work very closely with the leading advertising agencies to provide song ideas and negotiate the terms for their use. Highlights from recent placements of UMPG songs in commercials include ads for NISSAN ALTIMA, BUICK LESABRE, SINGULAIR, MICHELOB LIGHT, MASTERCARD, CHEVROLET and MAY COMPANY. AD Campaign: Michelob Light Song: ”I Like Dat” (Charlie Brown) tom.eaton@umusic.com LONDON: Ph. (011) 44 20 8752 2600 LAURENCE KAYE laurence.kaye@umusic.com BARBARA ZAMOYSKA barbara.zamoyska@umusic.com AUSTRALIA: Ph. (612) 9207 0500 DENISE FRASER denise.fraser@umusic.com SWEDEN: Ph. (46 8) 629 5370 OLLE RONNBACK olle.ronnback@umusic.com FRANCE: Ph. (33 1) 44 41 94 00 CHARLES-HENRI DE PIERREFEU charles-henri.de.pierrefeu@umusic.com AD Campaign: Buick LeSabre Song: “Is You Is, Or Is You Ain’t My Baby”Remix (Dinah Washington) AD Campaign: Nissan Altima UMPG Song: “Cars” (Gary Webb) AD Campaign: Singulair Song: “Go Where You Wanna Go” - Rerecord Scott James Senior VP of Music for Motion Pictures and TV Worldwide UMPG COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AT ALL TIME HIGH Including UMPG’s Largest Synch Deal Ever UMPG concluded a deal for four songs to be used in the launch of Chevrolet's national TV and print campaign. The largest deal of its kind ever concluded Elton John by the music publishing company, the synch deal provides for the use of Don McLean Prince's "Little Red Corvette," The Beach Boys' "409" (Rondor Music), Don McLean's "American Pie," and Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" in the advertisements. DAREDEVIL UMPG’s Film and TV team successfully pitched Carl Bell of Fuel to write a song for the movie Daredevil. The song, “Won’t Back Down,” is the first single from the soundtrack (Wind-UP/Epic Records), which also features the track “Bleed For Me” by Rondor’s Saliva. UMPG Songs Are Featured In The Following MOTION PICTURES JUST MARRIED 8 MILE ANGER MANAGEMENT DELIVER US FROM EVA PHONE BOOTH CONFESSIONS OF A DANGEROUS MIND NATIONAL SECURITY A GUY THING HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS TWO WEEKS NOTICE UMPG Songs Are Featured In The Following: TV SHOWS UMPG has been very successful in placing songs in popular TV series. Highlights include: C.S.I. MIAMI (CBS) used “In The Mouth of the Fish,” and “Drystar” by Airlock, “Don’t Rhyme No Mo” by David Holmes, “Coming Up For Air” by LHB, “Giving Up The Ghost” by DJ Shadow, and “A Tune For Jack” by Lemon Jelly. SIX FEET UNDER (HBO) used the song “Little Miss More Or Less” by Magnet; FASTLANE (WB) used KANGAROO JACK OLD SCHOOL WHAT A GIRL WANTS BIKER BOYZ the songs “Not That Kind” by Anastacia, “Round Round” by Sugababes, “Guilty” by Swizz Beatz and “The Irony of It All” by The Streets. ALIAS (ABC) used “This World” by ZERO 7, “Hella Good” by No Doubt and “Hands of Time” by Groove Arm-a ada. MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (FOX) used “Bre-athe In” by Frou Frou, and “Nerv-ous Breakdown” by The Dude. JOHN DOE (FOX) used the song “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd. NORMAL (HBO Films) used the songs “Long Ago And Far Away” and “You Always Hurt The One You Love.” UMPG Songs In Bringing Down The House Buena Vista's box office smash Bringing Down The House starring Steve Martin and Queen Latifah features four UMPG songs in the film (“A Man and A Woman,” “Jungle Love,” “Move Somethin’,” and "Watcha Gonna Do”), as well as two songs in the trailer. The soundtrack also includes four UMPG songs. UMPG Experiences Steady Growth In Licensing for Karaoke and Ringtones As UMPG continually seeks opportunities worldwide to create new revenue streams for its artists and songwriters, the ringtone and karaoke markets have provided steady growth due to aggressive licensing by UMPG. UMPG has agreements with more than 20 ringtone providers (including such companies as Moviso, Sprint PCS, Sonera Zed, Zingy, Nokia, US Cellnet, among many others) to offer song clips to their customers. Furthermore, UMPG has deals with all of the leading karaoke companies, including BCI Eclipes, Club IKTV, Club Med World Karaoke, Direct Source Karaoke, Entertainment Zone, IVL Technologies and more. Depswa Featured on NBC’s Upcoming Primetime Special Adrenaline X UMPG successfully pitched new signing Depswa (Geffen) to Reveille TV to perform live on a new NBC primetime airing in May. The reality series, Adrenaline X, will feature the band performing while motorcross athletes perform challenging stunts overhead. To coincide with their new album release, MTV will also air an alternate video for Depswa’s new single, “This Time,” which Depswa has been cut from the show’s footage. Europe NEW U.K. SIGNINGS Paul Connolly, Managing Director Paul U.K./Executive VPConnolly Europe, has an- Managing Dir. nounced the fol- UMPG U.K./ VP lowing new sign- Executive Europe ings and deals (see pages 14-15), and commented: "These deals reiterate our commitment to building our catalogue with the very best in new music while reaping the rewards of enjoying terrific relationships with our existing roster." United Kingdom Royksopp Universal Music Publishing won the fiercely competitive year-long battle to sign award winning Norwegian outfit Royksopp. More than 600,000 copies of the duo's debut album, Melody A.M., have been sold worldwide to date. The Royksopp deal was completed by Paul Connolly and A&R manager Frank Tope. Manager Eric Harle, who manages Royksopp alongside Moby and Sonique, said: "This brings the longest, most drawn out negotiation of a publishing deal I have ever been part of, to an end. I also would like to thank Paul Connolly and all at Universal for sticking with us when others showed a lack of belief and patience. We are looking forward to a very fruitful relationship." Stereophonics UMPG U.K. has re-signed V2's Stereophonics. Their latest album, Just Enough Education to Perform, went to No. 1 on the Euro chart and sold over 3 million units. Stereophonics manager John Brand said: "I am very, very, pleased that we are continuing our wonderful relationship that we have built up with Paul and (VP International) Kim Frankiewicz over the years." V2's Stereophonics are one of the U.K.'s premier guitar bands with album sales now topping 5 million. Liam Gallagher UMPG U.K. signed Oasis front man Liam Gallagher to his first long-term publishing deal in 2002. Oasis's fifth studio album, Heathen Chemistry, debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. and had the highest first week album sales for 2002. The album has sold over 3 million units and went to No. 2 on the Euro Hot 100, with Top 10 entries all across Europe. Liam's composition, “Songbird,” was a top 3 hit in the U.K. Malcolm McLaren Catalogue UMPG U.K. has signed a deal with godfather of punk Malcolm McLaren to represent his entire back catalogue. The collection includes "Buffalo Girls," which was sampled by Eminem on his worldwide No. 1 single, "Without Me." Rob Davis UMPG U.K. has re-signed hit making songwriter Rob Davis to a worldwide publishing deal. Since his 1995 signing with senior A&R manager Ruth Rothwell and senior creative manager Willi Morrison, Davis' cuts have not only included hits by Kylie Minogue, but also songs recorded by Blue, Atomic Kitten and Will Young. Davis said: "After the great relationship I've enjoyed with Ruth, Willi and Paul over the years, I couldn't imagine signing anywhere else." The Hives UMPG U.K. acquired a significant stake in Swedish band The Hives by signing a worldwide publishing deal for their debut album, Barely Legal. Songs from Barely Legal comprise half of the songs from their current platinum selling album, Your New Favourite Band. The Hives Europe United Kingdom Mis-Teeq RNB/Soul all-girl trio Mis-Teeq signed to UMPG U.K. in 2002. Their debut album, Lickin' On Both Sides, topped charts and sold more than 500,000 units. Mis-Teeq’s new CD, Eye Candy, debuted in the Top 10 on the U.K. album chart. Blue Sells Millions Blue is one of the biggest new bands to emerge from the U.K. with six Top 10 singles, including four massive No. 1 hits selling in excess of 200,000 each. Blue’s debut album, All Rise, sold over 2.2 million. Their current album, One Love, has sold over 2 million units so far. The band is touring Europe and Asia this year. Finland Pure Groove UMPG U.K. has signed a sub-publishing deal with Pure Groove Music, which includes worldwide rights for the Mercury Music Prize & Brit nominated The Streets, as well as future signings. Their debut album, Original Pirate Material, has sold over 600,000 units. Mis-Teeq Sweden Sweden’s The Soundtrack Of Our Lives Receives Grammy Nomination Ranka Kustannus OY’s Nightwish Ranka Kustannus OY UMPG Finland signed a deal to administer the international publishing interests of Ranka Kustannus OY, the publishing arm of successful Finnish rock label Spinefarm. Spinefarm acts include Nightwish, whose current album is being released worldwide and is charting in several territories, plus Children of Bodom, and Sonata Arctica. "The heavy emphasis on the catalogue of Ranka Kustannus adds a nice touch to Universal's vast and diverse international repertoire. The joyful message of Finnish heavy metal spreads now even more efficiently outside the borders of Finland," said Antti Lehtinen, General Manager, UMPG Finland. NME called them "Swedish gods of rock" and "the best post-everything-six-pieceband in the history of the eardrum." Grammy-nominated act The Soundtrack Of Our Lives also received a Swedish Grammy for Artist of the Year in 2002. They released their current album, Behind The Music, in the U.S. through Universal Music and finished a successful East Coast tour supporting Oasis. The Soundtrack Of Our Lives Remee Signs to UMPG UMP Sweden signed talented, songwriter and producer Remee to an exclusive, worldwide publishing deal. Remee enjoyed a successful year, producing and co-writing songs for Jive’s Pop songstress Robyn, Australian pop sensation Holly Valance, and multi- platinum band Blue. Remee started his international career as the mastermind as well as writer/producer of the Danish band S.O.A.P., which released two albums for Sony, selling over 1.5 million units. Pictured (L to R): Martin Ingestrom, Managing Director, UMPG Sweden; and Remee. Martin Ingestrom and Remee Europe Italy Zucchero In 2002 Zucchero's album, Shake, topped Italy's charts and sold over 1.2 million copies worldwide. He toured Europe extensively and Shake received the well deserved Album of the Year award at Festivalbar 2002. Maurizio Fabrizio Zucchero Maurizio Fabrizio, one of Italy's most prominent composers, has recently penned songs for Eros Ramazzotti, Mina, Renato Zero, and Safina, among others. One of his songs, "Alla Luce Del Sole," is featured in Josh Groban 's first album for Warner Bros. Produced by David Foster, the album sold 2 millions copies in the U.S. and 500,000 units in foreign markets. France Star Academy & Hocine Halat The compilation from the hit TV show Star Academy has been certified 3X platinum, selling over 1.1 million copies in France. UMPG controls 8 out of 14 tracks. Jenifer Bartoli, the winner of the TV game show, had a No. 2 hit single, "Au Soleil," written by UMPG France songwriter Hocine Hallaf. The single remained Top 5 on the charts for months and has been certified gold. Her self-titled debut album is platinum in France, selling over 800,000 units. Italy Francesco Renga One of summer’s hottest acts, Francesco Renga signed to UMPG Italy. Renga took part in the 2002 Sanremo Festival with great response from both the public and the critics. The former frontman of the rock band Timoria, Renga started his solo career in 1999. Released last year, his sophomore album, Tracce, sold more than 60,000. Spain Jean-Pascal Jean-Pascal's first single "L'Agitateur" is platinum in France, selling over 600,000 units. The album, Qui es-tu?, has been certified gold, having sold more than 100,000 copies its first week. Popstars Manu Tenorio The TV program Popstars has yet another success story with the release of the self-titled album, L5. The CD has sold over 1.3 million copies in France, attaining diamond status. UMPG France controls 8 of the 12 tracks. Manu Tenorio's self-titled album debuted at No. 1 on the Music Week album chart. The CD has sold over 500,000 units. The album spent more than six weeks in the Top 2 positions. UMPG Spain controls 10 of the 12 tracks. Latin America UMPG Concludes Major Publishing Deal With GLORIA AND EMILIO ESTEFAN & The Estefan’s Music Publishing Companies Deal Includes Hits On Albums By Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony and Alejandro Fernandez Alejandro Lerner Records With Carlos Santana Written and performed by Lerner, his song, "Hoy Es Adios" is the second single on Shaman (Arista), the latest studio album by legendary artist Carlos Santana. In 2002, Lerner was nominated for two Latin Grammys for his album, Lerner Vivo (Universal Latino), and he toured South America to support the release. UMPG Receives Six Latin Grammy Awards UMPG Latin America received six Latin Grammy Awards including the prestigious Album of the Year award for MTV Unplugged (WEA Latina) by Alejandro Sanz. UMPG Spain's Miguel Bose took home Best Male Pop Vocal album for his platinum selling CD, Sereno (Warner). Other UMPG Latin American writers celebrated the win of Best Rock Album By a Duo Or Group for MTV Unplugged (WEA Latina) by La Ley, Best Samba/Pagode Album for Deixa A Vida Me Levar by Zeca Pagodinho, and Best Sertaneja Album for Acustico-Ao Vivo by Bruno & Marrone. UMPG Signs Jorge Luis Piloto UMPG Latin America signed famed Latin songwriter Jorge Luis Piloto to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. UMPG will publish Piloto's new material as well as administer his back catalogue, which contains chart-topping hits from Jerry Rivera, Rey Ruiz, and Chayanne, among others. Piloto has three charting singles in 2002 by Jaci Velasquez, Olga Tañon, and Pilar Montenegro. Ivan F. Alvarez Sr. VP of Latin America UMPG has signed an exclusive agreement to administer the publishing interests of Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing, Inc. ("FIPP"), Estefan Music Publishing, Inc. ("EMPI"), world renowned, five time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Gloria Estefan, and twelve time Grammy-winning artist/writer/producer Emilio Estefan, Jr., for the world ex-North America. The deal between UMPG, one of the world's leading music publishing companies, and the Estefan's highly successful independent music publishing companies, represents a historic consolidation of the Estefan's publishing companies and Gloria Estefan's publishing under one roof. The FIPP & EMPI catalogs were previously administered by Sony/ATV, while Gloria Estefan was previously published through EMI. In Fall 2003, Gloria Estefan will release on Epic her first English language album in six years. She is currently in the studio and has written or co-written all songs for the project. Through this publishing deal, which originated through UMPG's Latin America division, UMPG will administer more than 3,000 titles including scores of hit songs reorded by a host of American and international acts. Rudy Perez - Producer Of Yr. 2002 UMPG's Latin producer/songwriter Rudy Perez was Billboard's Latin Producer of the Year for 2002. His chart successes in 2002 included "El Dolor De Tu Presencia" by Jennifer Peña, "Me Huele A Soledad" by MDO and AREA 305's "Si No Estas," among others. In 2002, Perez launched a joint venture between his label and UMPG. S.E. Asia New S.E. Asia Signings & Deals Korea - Dick Lee Tony Yapp Regional Director S.E. Asia Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Asian Icon Dick Lee Universal Music Publishing Singapore has signed the coming works of Asian musical icon Dick Lee. Since making his album, Life Story, his works have been much in demand by top Hong Kong singers such as Jacky Cheung, Andy Lau, Leslie Cheung and Sandy Lam, as well as Japanese artists. He is also an active figure on the stage musical scene, having composed many full-length musicals for the Singapore arts scene such as "Nagraland" (1992), "Hotpants" (1997) and the first ever Chinese pop musical staged in Hong Kong, "Snow, Wolf and Lake" (1997) played by Asian superstar Jacky Cheung. UMPG Asia Acquires Works By Leading Songwriter Keith Chan UMPG Asia has scored a major coup by acquiring the back catalogue from Chance Music Limited, which includes the works by leading Chinese songwriter Keith Chan. These works span from 1997 to 2002. Chan's work has been recorded by major artists including Jacky Cheung, Hacken Lee, Gigi Leung, Aaron Kwok, and Sammi Cheng, among others. Under a separate administration deal, UMPG Hong Kong will also administer Keith Chan's future works. The mega-hit song "I Believe" was written by Kim Hyung-S Seok and Yan Jae Sun and topped all major charts in Korea. The track became the theme song to the Korean movie, My Sassy Girl, a record breaking box office film in Asia. The song has also been adapted into Cantonese and Mandarin and was a huge success in S.E. Asia, selling more than 300,000 units in more than 5 different versions. Hong Kong Hacken Lee - Kenton Music Ltd. UMPG Hong Kong has signed Hacken Lee to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. Hacken is a veteran recording artist who has released more than a dozen albums to date. His recent CD, Victory, released by Universal Music Hong Kong, has earned him platinum status and was awarded for 2002 Best Selling Male Artist of The Year granted by H.K. IFPI. Peter Kam-O Opus One Music Ltd. UMPG Hong Kong has signed Peter Kam to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal. His composition and production credits include recordings by Gigi Leung, Jordan Chan, Aaron Kwok, and Andy Lau. Peter also earned multiple awards in categories such as Best Film Scores, and Best Theme Song at the H.K. Film Awards. Malaysia Terry Lee - UMPG Malaysia has signed worldwide deals with artist/songwriter/producer Terry Lee and his production house, The Chyna House, as well as Helen Yap and her publishing company Magic Nova Productions. Yap is a very well regarded songwriter/producer/arranger. Indonesia Taiwan Element Catchy Entertainment UMPG has signed a world ex-Hong Kong publishing deal with Catchy Entertainment. Their catalogue contains over 600 prestige works, including valuable songs recorded over a 10 year span by Andy Lau, one of Asia’s most successful, and award-winning superstars. UMPG Indonesia has signed a worldwide publishing deal with pop group Element. Their third studio album, Arkdoks (Universal Music Indonesia) has earned double platinum status. Andy Lau Australia/New Zealand Australia/NZ Licensing News Film & TV The song, “Bass Has Got Me Movin'” (Allkins/Shave), is featured in the mini series pilot Temptation, produced by Jan Chapman. INXS’ “Don't Change” has been re-recorded by Grinspoon for the feature film Danny Deckchair. UMA are releasing the soundtrack and “Don't Change” will be released as a single. A new track from the forthcoming album by ARIAAward winning local artist Alex Lloyd has been licensed to play over opening credits in the feature film, Travelling Light. The film will be released in September 2003 to coincide with Alex's album. New Signings UMPG Australia Sign Jet UMPG Australia has entered into a domestic publishing deal with Melbourne rockers Jet. A prestigious, Bob Aird high profile and hotly contested deal, Jet Managing Director this signing is an enormous coup for the Australia Australian office. The band is currently doing some gigs in the U.K., where they have received huge critical acclaim from media and fans alike, before returning to LA to finish their highly anticipated debut album (EMI), due for release in September. Bob Aird, UMPG Managing Director, commented: "Jet is one of the new breed of Australian bands who are enjoying worldwide attention and gaining a formidable reputation for their live show, and rightly so...these guys rock!" Alsi Music New Zealand UMPG signed Alsi Music New Zealand to a worldwide deal. Alsi, the publishing arm of Joy Records, is headed up by NZ music industry executive Simon Grigg, and Alan Jansson, co-writer and producer of OMC's multi-million selling single, “How Bizarre.” Jansson is currently co-writing and producing new Alsi signings, 3 The Hard Way, whose single, “Hip Hop Holiday,” was a Top 5 Australian and No. 1 New Zealand hit, and R&B artist BJ White. Both artists will have releases in the first half of 2003 through Sony. Rollerball >> UMPG signed Brisbane rockers Rollerball to a worldwide publishing deal. Their debut album, Superstructure (Rhythm Ace), showcases the bands dirty 70's rock sound, as evidenced on their debut single, "Lifetime," which has been on high rotation for several weeks on youth radio network JJJ. Paul Kelly Alex Lloyd Advertising UMPG have secured major licenses for several motor vehicle campaigns including “Talkin’ All That Jazz” (Bolton) for Honda Jazz; “Rush” (Jones) for Mitsubishi Pajero; “Roll To Me” (Currie) for Holden Zafira; “I Go To Rio” (Allen/Anderson) for Kia Rio; and local work “We've Done Us Proud” (Connors) for Toyota’s Work Vehicle range. “Get It On” (Bolan) has been licensed for Foxtel Pay TV Service's national radio/TV campaign. Iconic singer/songwriter, Paul Kelly, signed a long term deal with UMPG. A prolific, multi-platinum artist, the deal includes his extensive back catalogue, including the hits, “Dumb Things” and “Before Too Long,” as well as future works. Paul Kelly Subpublishing News UMPG Renews Deal With Cherry Lane Music Publishing, RZO UMPG have renewed their sub-publishing deal with Cherry Lane Music Publishing/ DreamWorks. RZO, representing the works of David Bowie, have also renewed their long-standing deal with UMPG. Bowie is strongly rumored to be touring in late 2003 and currently has two charting albums, Heathen and Best of David Bowie. Jackson Browne Legendary singer/ songwriter Jackson Browne, has entered into a threeyear sub-publishing deal Jackson Browne with UMPG, who have picked up his back catalogue, including the hits “Running on Empty” and “Take It Easy” plus future releases. Pg. 19 Japan New Releases CAROL: In January 2003, legendary rock band Carol released The Best Of Carol on Universal Music, as well as a DVD entitled Carol Last Live in 1975, which sold over 300,000 units. The 25track “best of” album Takatoshi Matsui contains such classic Managing UMPG copyrights as Director "Fankii Monkii Beibii," "Ruijianna," and more. UMPG controls 18 out of the 25 songs on the CD, and 12 out of the 19 titles on the DVD. Licensing News UMPG Japan Licenses Beatles Songs To The Bank Of Tokyo-M Mitsubishi, Ltd. UMPG Japan pitched the song "Please Please Me" by The Beatles, which will be used in The Bank of TokyoMitsubishi, Ltd.’s regional ad campaign. A cover version of the single was produced specifically for The Bank of TokyoMitsubishi, Ltd. As the largest sync license agreement to date, this deal was a major accomplishment for UMPG Japan. This deal is also the first time this song has been licensed for any commercials in the history of UMPG. Chart News Avril Lavigne Sells 1+ Million in Japan Avril Lavigne's debut album, Let Go (Arista), has sold over 1 million units in Japan alone. She is currently on a U.S. tour and will head to Japan for her first concert in May 2003. (See Rondor- Page 21 for more on Avril Lavigne.) Awards UMPG Artists Win Gold Disc Awards At the 17th annual Japan Gold Disc Awards held in March, awards went to UMPG's Vanessa Carlton, Rip Slyme and Rondor's Avril Lavigne. Avril Lavigne received awards for Artist Of The Year, New Artist Of The Year and Rock & Pop Album Of The Year. Vanessa Carlton received the New Artist Of The Year award. UMP Japan's Rip Slyme received Rock & Pop Album Of The Year for their album, Tokyo Classic (pictured). Pg. 20 Global Administration Update Promotions Announced in UMPG Global Administration and IT Michael J. Sammis, Universal Music Publishing Group Executive Vice President/CFO, has announced two major promotions: Theo Strikkers has been promoted to Vice President - Global Administration and Mike Donegan has been promoted to Vice President - Global IT. In making the announcements, Mr. Sammis commented: "Theo and Mike have been the architects of our globally integrated administration business model and the systems that support it. This unique and innovative model has been in development for 12 years and is widely recognized as the best in the music publishing industry. Since joining UMPG Theo and Mike have been instrumental to the seamless integration of the administration and systems of MCA, PolyGram, Rondor, and (most recently) Koch. Dealing at all levels of strategy and operations, their insight and vision continues to ensure UMPG maintains a leading role in industry issues in all territories of the world. Their commitment and hard work have been instrumental to the success of our company. I am pleased to reward them with these highly deserved promotions. Please join me in congratulating Theo and Mike, two key members of our global management team.” Theo Strikkers VP - Global Administration Theo Strikkers, Vice President Global Administration, began his career in Holland with the Phonogram BV record label. Theo moved over to music publishing in 1979 at Chappell Theo Strikkers /Intersong International Music before joining the company (then Polygram International Music Publishing Limited) in 1989 as Director of International Administration. Mike Donegan VP - Global IT Mike Donegan, VP - Global IT, joined the company (then PolyGram International Music Publishing Ltd.) in 1989 as Director of Business Systems. He has nearly 20 years experi- Mike Donegan ence in Information Technology within the entertainment industry. He is responsible for the development, management and support of all UMPG global business systems (PIPS). Rondor Music New Signings Avril Lavigne Lance Freed President of Rondor Music Rondor signed Arista Records' superstar Avril Lavigne to a worldwide publishing deal in 2002. Her debut album, Let Go (Arista), has been certified 5X platinum in the U.S. with more than 12 million in sales worldwide. The album reached No. 2. on the Billboard 200 and has generated several chart singles including the smash No.1 sales and radio single, "Complicated." Other singles include "Sk8ter Boi" and "I'm With You." Let Go also went Top 5 in Germany, Canada, Australia, and The Netherlands. The single went to No. 1 in Norway, New Zealand, and Australia, reaching No. 2 on Billboard's Eurochart. At the 2003 Juno Awards, Lavigne won four of the most coveted prizes including, Single of the Year and Album of the Year. Obie Trice Rondor has concluded a worldwide, exclusive deal with Obie Trice who has songs on the 8 Mile soundtrack, Eminem’s The Eminem Show and the Cradle 2 The Grave soundtrack. Trice, who is signed to Shady Aftermath/Interscope Records, will release his own album sometime this fall. Saliva Is No. 1 Saliva's sophomore album, Back Into Your System (Island), was produced by UMPG's Bob Marlette. Their first single, "Always," went to No. 1 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart. They have just completed a U.S. tour. Sheppard Solomon Expands Projects Songwriter Sheppard Solomon continues to expand his horizons - now as a producer having been commissioned by Jive to produce two songs for Britney Spears (along with EMI writer, Jimmy Harry) for her upcoming LP. Overall Solomon has written eleven Top 10 singles in the U.K. and around the world including last year's U.K. Song of the Year winner, "Don't Stop Movin'" by S Club 7. After hitting No. 1 in the U.K. for five weeks and Top 10 in most major territories, the song is now being released in the U.S. through Universal Records. Other recent highlights include a song on Celine Dion’s A New Day Has Come (Epic), the development of an exciting new girl group, and more than half a dozen singles slated for release in territories around the world in the genres of rock, pop, dance, & r&b. New EmmyLou Harris C o m p i l a t i o n fo r F i l m , T V, a n d A d v e r t i s i n g P r o fe s s i o n a l s Blessed with a crystalline voice, a remarkable gift for phrasing and a restless creative spirit, few have left as profound an impact on contemporary music as Emmylou Harris. Rondor Music has put together a stunning limited edition collection of 17 songs highlighting her writing over the last 20 years. Entitled, EmmyLou Harris: The Road I Am Taking, the album is geared to service the needs of Music Supervisors and Creative executives for Motion Pictures, Television, and Advertising. For more information, please contact Louise Black, Sr. Director of Licensing, Rondor Music International, (310) 235-4936, or Barbara VanderLinde, GM/Creative, Rondor Music International, (310) 235-4931. Rondor Staff News Bobby Rymer Appointed VP of Rondor Nashville Bobby Rymer has been appointed to Bobby Rymer the position of VP, Almo Irving/Rondor Music Nashville. Reporting to Lance Freed, Rymer is responsible for all aspects of the music publishing business for Rondor in Nashville. Rymer has placed songs on major releases by Gary Allan, Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, Jo Dee Messina, Tim McGraw, Jamie O'Neal and George Strait, among others. Ron Moss Promoted To VP of A&R Ron Moss has been promoted to VP Of A&R, Rondor Music International. Based Ron Moss in Los Angeles, Moss will be responsible for new signings, artist development and exploitation of the catalogs. Moss has been instrumental in the signings of Avril Lavigne, Saliva, Soil, and Patty Griffin. UMPG Global Staff Update North America Creative Affairs Staff Update Donna Caseine Rebecca Wright Dana Kasha Ethiopia Habtemariam Donna Caseine has been promoted to VP of Creative Affairs, West Coast, UMPG & Director of A&R- MCA Records. Based in Los Angeles, she was instrumental in the signings of Anastacia, Christina Milian, Musiq, Ice Cube, and Wade Robson. Rebecca Wright has been promoted to Senior Director of Creative Affairs, East Coast. Based in NYC, she was instrumental in the signings of 3 Doors Down, New Found Glory, Taylor Hawkins & Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters, Jack Johnson, and the Blues Traveler catalogue. Dana Kasha has rejoined UMPG as Senior Director of Creative Affairs, West Coast. She was previously Senior Director of A&R and Marketing for Q Records & Q Video, both QVC subsidiaries. Ethiopia Habtemariam was recently appointed Director Urban Music, East Coast. Previously with Edmonds Music Publishing, she plugged songs on major releases by Whitney Houston, Dream, and 3LW. 1 3 5 7 9 LOS ANGELES: (PROMOTIONS) Kirsten Wilson - Sr. Mgr. of International Finance. Alfred Taren (2) - Sr. Dir. of Contract Administration. Rebekah Alperin (3) - Sr. Dir. of Marketing & New Media. Peggy Bernhard - Dir. of Finance. Xuan Tran (5) - Mgr. of Marketing & New Media. Doris Tyler (4) - Mgr. of Special Projects, office of the President. Joanna Puglisi (7) Coordinator, Film & TV. Brian McGinty - Mechanical Licensing Assist. Garret Nakasuji - Copyright Assistant. Wendy Wilson - Royalty Analyst. (NEW HIRES/APPOINT MENTS) Anh Tu (1) - Dir. of Finance. Adrianna Iragorri (6) Mgr. of Music Clearance. Yamit Feinberg - Royalty Analyst. Sylvia Attala - Financial Analyst. Dani Lopez - Assist. to Ed Arrow. Cody Alder - Copyright Assist. Jeremy Harb - Mailroom Clerk. Eddie Capobianco - File Scanning Clerk. Gary Fellows - Cash Receipt Clerk. Lauren Young - Assist. to Tom Sturges. Patrick Willard - Assist. to Robert Allen & Gene Whitney. Nadyne D'Antignac - Asst. to Linda Newmark, Irwin Griggs. Angie Synigal-D Davis - Income Tracking Analyst. Erica Forster Mechanical Licensing Supervisor. Lavelle Leverette - Music Sampling Coordinator. Renee Johnson - Cash Receipts Clerk. Tanya Catelli - Royalty Clerk. NEW YORK: (PROMOTIONS) Jack O'Connell (12) - Mgr. of Creative Operations, East Coast. (NEW HIRES/ APPOINT MENTS) Dave Rich has joined as assist. to Tom Eaton & Rebecca Wright. NASHVILLE: (PROMOTIONS) Kent Earls (8) - VP of Creative Affairs. (NEW HIRES/APPOINTMENTS) Cory Gierman (10) - Creative Dir. Jennifer Carrington (9) - Creative Assistant. U.K.: (PROMOTIONS) Richard Baxendale (11) - Studio Mgr. Darryl Watts - Sr. A&R Mgr. (NEW HIRES/APPOINTMENTS) Michelle Williams - PA to the Business Affairs Department. Louello Garrapa - Office Mgr./PA to Simon Baker. Caroline Chalmers - Management Accountant. Tamsin Unchern Assist. Accountant. Amanda Brite - Sampling/Infringement Lawyer. Sophie Wong - U.K. Royalties Assist. 2 4 6 8 10 SWEDEN: (PROMOTIONS) Martin Ingestrom (15) - MD Sweden/VP Nordic Countries, UMP AB. Rebecca Johansson (13) - Mgr. of A&R. (NEW HIRES/APPOINTMENTS) Jonas Wikstrom - Creative Dir. Jennifer Dillane - Creative Assist. 11 COPENHAGEN: Elias Christidis has signed on as a Creative Consultant based in Copenhagen, reporting to Martin Ingestrom. 12 THE NETHERLANDS: (PROMOTIONS) Fred Buhrs (14) Dir. of Global Operational Royalty Audits. SPAIN: 13 A&R. (NEW HIRES/APPOINTMENTS) Jordi Tello (16) 14 GERMANY: (NEW HIRES/APPOINTMENTS) Ingo Heinzmann - A&R Dir. Janine Wolfe - PA to Managing Dir. Markus Wenzel & General Mgr. Robert Stegmueller. 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