B.o.B. Signs Publishing Deal With Universal Music Publishing Group

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.

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.”