UMG

Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Music

UMG
Stands forUniversal Music Group
CategoriesArts & Entertainment

UMG stands for Universal Music Group, a music abbreviation.

World's largest music company, owner of labels such as Republic, Interscope, Island, Capitol and Def Jam, plus a huge publishing catalog. It is one of the three major labels with Sony Music and Warner Music.

Example: The single was released through a UMG label in the US and abroad.

Usage notes

UMG grew through mergers, including the 1998 purchase of PolyGram and the 2012 acquisition of EMI's recorded music. It has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 2021, with operational headquarters in Santa Monica, California. Its artists include Taylor Swift and Drake.

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