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FEATURING PAUL SIMON, MILES DAVIS, 50 CENT, THE KLAXONS, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, MIKA, MAROON 5, JOY DIVISION, AND MOREUNIVERSALMUSICPUBLISHINGGROUPWINTER 2007Foo Fighters No.1UMPG?Lands Top Awards Around The GlobeMEET THE NEW EXECUTIVE TEAMUMPG Takes No. 1 Market SharePERSONAL TOUCH, GLOBAL REACH.EXPERIENCE THE NEW UMPG!

UNIVERSALMUSICPUBLISHINGGROUPC O N T E N T S03 Chairman’s Message04 Global MD Appointments07 Welcome to the UMPG Roster08 Industry Awards09 North America12 New Releases13 Producers’ Corner14 Film/TV/Advertising16 Nashville16 Canada17 UKSpotlight18 Europe20 Classical/Christian/Gospel21 SE Asia/Japan/South Africa22 Australia/New Zealand23 Latin America24 Rondor25 Production Music26 Website overview27 Worldwide DirectorySUBSCRIBE TO THE UMPG NEWSLETTER AND UMPG E-NEWSBY SENDING AN EMAIL TO: UMPG.NEWMEDIA@UMUSIC.COMUMPG Magazine is distributed to music, film/TV and advertising professionals worldwide. UMPG Magazine is designedand published by UMPG Marketing/New Media Dept. in Los Angeles, with contributions from publishing staff worldwide.Editor: Heather Brown. Design:?Mark Lennon. Guest Columnists:?Andrew Jenkins and Christian Wiseman. Support: Robert Obreczarek.Information in UMPG magazine is subject to change. Universal makes no warranties or representations of any kind, whether express or implicit regarding this publication or its contents. Further,Universal makes no warranties or representations that the content of this publication are current, accurate or complete. Universal assumes no liability or responsibility for any damages of any kind arisingout of or in connection with any errors or omissions in the contents of this publication. © 2007 Universal Music Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved. For Promotional Use Only. Not For Resale.

Chairman/CEO’s MessageCONTENTSp10Dave Grohl; David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, UMPGWelcome to the new UMPG! On behalf of the new global team in place atUMPG, welcome to the first newsletter of the combined (UMPG/BMG/Zomba)company. Our global integration is nearly complete, and this newsletter willserve as an introduction to our leadership as well as give you a sense of thebreadth of our company. I’m very excited about the new team as I believe theintegration has resulted in the strongest executives helming our new combinedcompany.Equally exciting as our management team, is the combined roster of our newcompany which is world class and positions UMPG as a true powerhouse inalmost every musical genre around the globe. We are also excited about theemergence of our production music division, Universal Publishing ProductionMusic, as the market leader; the strength of our Classical divisions (CasaRicordi, Editio Musica , Editions Durand, Eschig, Amphion, Editions Salabert,etc); and our strong Christian/Gospel music publishing division, Brentwood-Benson.More than ever, the goal of our company remains to provide our clients withpersonal attention. This includes having a strong creatively driven staff, andmaximizing opportunities in the film/TV/synchronization areas. We also willcontinue to provide our clients with the benefits of our leading global administrationsystems, and continue our proactive “marketing “approach to helpingour songwriters and catalogues maximize all opportunities.As evidence of the close personal attention we emphasize at UMPG, we arepleased to announce the re-signing of such important clients as; Paul Simon,Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Ne-Yo, Rudy Perez, Dave Grohl, and many others.We also continue to push the envelope with the various new media deals wehave been closing with such companies as SpiralFrog, QTrax, Slacker, andYouTube as well as continuing to explore new revenue opportunities for ourclients through various merchandising deals.We hope you enjoy this look at the new UMPG and we look forward to doingbusiness with you in the future!David RenzerChairman and CEOUniversal Music Publishing Group, Worldwidep11p17p24p23UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUPwww.umusicpub.com • www.SYNCHExpress.com • www.UMPGMusicSearch.com2440 Sepulveda Boulevard, Ste. 100, Los Angeles, California 90064-1712 Tel. (310) 235-4700 • Fax (310) 235-4900UMPG • 03

GLOBAL& SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTSDavid RenzerCHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WORLDWIDEDavid.Renzer@umusic.comAt the helm of the music industry’s leading global music publishing operation, David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal MusicPublishing Group, is responsible for overseeing the activities of UMPG’s worldwide offices. Since Renzer joined the company (thencalled MCA Music Publishing) in 1996, UMPG has grown exponentially through both direct signings and numerous catalogue acquisitions,including the recent BMG/Zomba acquisition which catapulted UMPG to the world’s leading global music publisher and the globalleader in production music, classical music and contemporary Christian/Gospel music. Under David Renzer’s watch, the top priorityof the company is to ensure that the needs of its songwriters, artists and catalogs will optimally be served through UMPG’s creative,marketing, and administrative services.Michael SammisEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, WORLDWIDEMichael.Sammis@umusic.comMike Sammis is Executive Vice President of Operations/Chief Financial Offer, Worldwide. Mike oversees all aspects of the global integrationof the combined UMPG and former BMG music publishing companies, as well as all Finance and Administration activities forthe combined company’s worldwide businesses including Global Administration and IT. Since joining the company (then MCA MusicPublishing) in 1996, Mike has played a pivotal role in the transformation of UMPG to global leadership. During his tenure, the companyhas experienced substantial growth and has successfully acquired or merged with several high profile music catalogs (PolyGram,Rondor, Interscope, and All Nations Music), all of which were seamlessly integrated into UMPG.Linda NewmarkEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS ANDSTRATEGIC PROJECTS Linda.Newmark@umusic.comLinda oversees the acquisition of rights in musicalcompositions and promotes the business developmentof UMPG. With over 19 years experience, Linda hasbeen involved in the acquisition of catalogues, including:BMG/Zomba, Rondor, Def Jam, Jimmy Webb,Grace Jones, and Judy Collins, in addition to signingwriters Heart, The Bangles, George Thorogood, andFrank Black (The Pixies), to name a few.Mike DoneganSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL ITMike.Donegan@umusic.comMike has been with Universal Music Group since1989 when he joined PolyGram's International ITGroup, becoming PolyGram International MusicPublishing's Head of Business Systems in 1995.Prior to joining PolyGram, he worked in entertainmentconsultancy and has broad IT experience in music,film, theatre, radio and TV.Scott JamesSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MUSIC FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISIONAND NEW TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE Scott.James@umusic.comScott heads the worldwide synchronization efforts forUMPG and oversees the Synch, Clearance, Licensing,Special Markets, Archive and Catalogue Managementteams. As the synchronization business continues togrow he has assembled the finest, most respected teamof executives in the industry. Under his leadership,UMPG has experienced consistent double digit growth.John RestonVICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL ADMINISTRATIONJohn.Reston@umusic.comJohn joined the company (then MCA) in 1991.Following the MCA/PolyGram merger in 1999, andsubsequent creation of UMPG, John worked within anumber of the company’s key territories, including theUK (overseeing the Europe region), Hong Kong (servingthe Asian region), Miami (serving the LatinAmerican region) and most recently, the UK.04 • UMPG

Gary GrossWORLDWIDE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL PUBLISHINGPRODUCTION MUSIC Gary.Gross@umusic.comGary Gross is President, UPPM Worldwide and overseesall aspects relating to the company’s global productionmusic libraries. He formerly served asPresident of BMG Production Music Worldwide. Garyjoined BMG's Killer Tracks in 1996 as VP Marketing,then was elevated to VP/GM, and then SVP/GM. In2002, he was promoted to President of BMGProduction Music.Dale MathewsPRESIDENT, BRENTWOOD-BENSON MUSIC PUBLISHINGDMathews@brentwoodbenson.comDale has over 32 years of Christian music industryexperience (both as an executive and as a successfulartist) and over 20 years with Brentwood-BensonMusic Publishing, the world’s leading Christian musicpublishing catalogue. Dale oversees approximately75,000 Christian music copyrights and 70 exclusively-signedartists and songwriters.Heather BrownVICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS &NEW MEDIA WORLD-WIDE Heather.Brown@umusic.comHeather oversees the corporate communications,marketing, and new media for UMPG. She works withthe company's offices around the globe as well asUMPG’s Motion Picture, Television, Advertising, andCreative Departments. Heather has 14 years experiencein marketing, promotion and public relations forthe entertainment industry.Pat Higdon - NashvilleEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER OFUMPG NASHVILLE Pat.Higdon@umusic.comWidely recognized as one of Nashville's most successful“song pluggers,” with over 150 top-ten chart recordingsto his credit, Pat Higdon runs UMPG’s Nasvhilleoperation. Pat broke into the music industry in the 70'sas a recording engineer at Woodland Sound, followedby creative positions at Cedarwood Publishing, MCAMusic, and Warner/Chappell Music, where he foundedPatrick Joseph Music as a joint venture.REGIONAL LEADERSHIP*Paul Connolly - EuropePRESIDENT OF EUROPE/UKPaul.Connolly@umusic.comPaul Connolly is President of Europe/UK and has builta reputation for astute business savvy and signingcutting edge talent across all musical genres, includingAir, Sex Pistols, Joy Division, The Smiths, LilyAllen, Chemical Brothers, The Clash, Flaming Lips,Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Metallica, Nine InchNails, The Klaxons, Smashing Pumpkins and EltonJohn, among others.Simon Baker - EuropeVICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND OPERATIONSUNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING EUROPE Simon.Baker@umusic.comWith 20 years experience in music industry financialand operational management, Simon has worked forSony Music Entertainment, Sony/ATV MusicPublishing, and since 2001 in European Finance forUMPG. His sharp business acumen has helped steerUMPG to its strong current position. Simon overseesall aspects of finance in Europe.Eddie Fernandez - Latin AmericaSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF LATIN AMERICAEddie.Fernandez@umusic.comEddie oversees all Latin American creative operations,including U.S. Latino. With over 16 years of experience,Eddie has earned the respect of songwriters,artists and industry alike. Among his key signings areJuanes, Nesty, EMusica, Christian Leuzzi, MauricioGasca, Luis Fonsi, Tito El Bambino and re-ups forGloria and Emilio Estefan, Rudy Perez, Ricardo Arjona,among others.Andrew Jenkins - Australasia/InternationalEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONALAndrew.Jenkins@umusic.comAndrew Jenkins oversees operations in South East Asia,Japan, Australia/NZ, South Africa and the Middle East.Andrew previously served as President of Internationalfor BMG Music Publishing and prior to that, GM ofPolydor Records in the U.K. Andrew has signed suchartists as the Bee Gees, Alanis Morissette, PeteTownshend, The Cure, Robert Plant, and Tom Waits.About Universal Music Publishing GroupUMPG is the industry's leading global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG represents music in every genre from manyof the world’s top songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Juan Gabriel, Ciara,Dave Grohl, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, Beastie Boys, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, HenryMancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and ClassicalMusic. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.UMPG • 05

UMPG TERRITORY/REGIONAL LEADERSHIP(CONTINUED)EUROPEKim FrankiewiczVice President,InternationalKim.Frankiewicz@umusic.comEUROPEAntal Boronkay,Managing Director,UMPG HungaryAntal.Boronkay@umusic.comJAPANKen Ohyama,President,UMPG JapanKen.Ohyama@umusic.comMike McCormackDeputy ManagingDirector UMPG UKMike.McCormack@umusic.comTURKEYMine Aksoy,Managing Director ofUniversal Taxim Turkeymine.aksoy@umusictaxim.comSOUTH?AFRICAJohn Fishlock,Managing Director,UMPG South AfricaJohn.Fishlock@umusic.comJean-Philippe Allard,Managing Director,UMPG FranceJean-Philippe.Allard@umusic.comINDIAAchille Forler,Managing Director,UMPG IndiaAUS/NZBob Aird,Managing Director,UMPG AustraliaBob.Aird@umusic.comCarmen Lopez,Managing Director Spain &Portugal/ Vice PresidentCreative, Latin RegionCarmen.Lopez@umusic.comS.E.ASIARonald Siu,Regional General Manager,UMPG S.E. AsiaRonald.Siu@umusic.comCANADAJodie FerneyhoughDirector Creative Operations,UMPG CanadaJodie.Ferneyhough@umusic.comClaudio Buja,Managing Director,UMPG ItalyClaudio.Buja@umusic.comMarkus Wenzel,Managing Director,UMPG GermanyMarkus.Wenzel@umusic.comSharen Lee,General Manager,UMPG Hong Kong/ChinaSharen.Lee@umusic.comSerena Ma,General Manager,UMPG TaiwanSerena.Ma@umusic.comLATIN?AMERICARafael Artero,Vice President of Creative,U.S. LatinRafael.Artero@umusic.comYadira Moreno,Managing Director,UMPG MexicoYadira.Moreno@umusic.comMartin Ingestrom,Managing Director/Vice President,UMPG Nordic countriesMartin.Ingestrom@umusic.comKevin Cho,General Manager,UMPG KoreaKevin.Cho@umusic.comSonia Amaya,Managing Director,UMPG ColombiaSonia.Amaya@umusic.comFrank Bruens,Managing Director,UMPG BeneluxFrank.Bruens@umusic.comEvelyn Seale,Publishing Manager,UMPG PhilippinesEvelyn.Seale@umusic.comMarcelo C. Falcão,Managing Director,UMPG BrazilMarcelo.Falcao@umusic.comDominika Nováková,General Manager,UMPG Czech RepublicDominika.Novakova@umusic.comJack Teo,General Manager,UMPG MalaysiaJack.Teo@umusic.comCarmen Valencia,General Manager,UMPG ChileCarmen.Valencia@umusic.comRainer Bischof,Managing Director,Koch Music PublishingRainer.Bischof@umusic.comFitri Hayatunisma,Publishing Manager,UMPG IndonesiaFitri.Hayatunisma@umusic.comAna Maria de Visaggio,General Manager,UMPG ArgentinaAna.Visaggio@umusic.com06 • UMPG

Welcoming to the UMPG family the incredible BMG and zomba rosters:30 Seconds to MarsA Tribe Called QuestAir SupplyAlain ChamfortAlain SouchonAlanis MorissetteAnnie Lennox/Dave Stewart(Eurythmics)Antonella RuggieroB.B. KingBackstreet BoysBarry ManilowBeckBobby McFerrinBoz ScaggsBruce SpringsteenBryan FerryChad Hugo (The Neptunes)Cheb MamiChris DaughtryChristina AguileraColdplayCypress HillDaniel PowterDarudeDef LeppardDiam’sDie Toten HosenDolceneraDonny HathawayElvis CostelloEros RamazzottiEstopaFleetwood MacFonky FamilyFred HammondGigi D’AlessioGilbert BecaudGilbert O’SullivanHard-FiIron MaidenJack WhiteJars of ClayJJ GoldmanJohn HiattJohn LeeHookerJoss StoneJuan GabrielJustin TimberlakeKeaneKings of ConvenienceKirk FranklinKornKRS-ONELinkin ParkLucio BattistiLucio DallaM PeopleMarc Bolan/T RexMaroon 5MC SolaarModern TalkingMutemathNasNeffaNellyNe-YoPaul WellerPete Townshend/The WhoPeter Cetera/ChicagoPeter MaffayPitbullPoisonPowderfinger/Bernard FanningPURR. KellyRammsteinRingo StarrRobbie WilliamsRobin and MauriceGibb (The Bee Gees)RobynRosenstolzSantanaSilbermondSinikStone RosesSubsonicaTeddy RileyThe All-American RejectsThe CallingThe Cars' Lido MusicThe CureTom WaitsTommy NilssonToquinhoT-PainTwisted SisterValeria RossiVinicius de MoraesYann TiersenYellowcard...and more.UMPG welcomes the followingsuperstar writer/producers:Mutt LangeJörgen ElofssonChad Hugo of The NeptunesManuel SealThe MatrixCool & DrePer MagnussonUMPG welcomes film scorecomposers:Yann TiersenAlberto IglesiasEnnio MorriconeMichel LegrandNino RotaMike OldfieldClassical musiccatalogues:VerdiPucciniRossiniDonizettiRespighiBerioNonaSciarrinoBattistelliBartokKurtagTschaikovskyProkofievStrevinskyRavelDebussyFaureFenelonHersantSatiePoulencMilhaudRousselHoneggerContemporaryChristian/Gospel:Kirk FranklinJars of ClayFred HammondJoy WilliamsBebo NormanDay of FireMichael W. SmithThird DayTwila ParisProduction Music:Killer TracksOneMusicNetwork MusicKoka MediaAtmosphere MusicMatch MusicUBMFirstComBrutonChappellMajor Film and Televisionmusic catalogues:BBCFremantleEndemolGaumonttalkback ThamesGrundy-UFATeanworxTiger AspectWall To WallDIC EntertainmentAardman AnimationIMG TWIMoonscopeJettone FilmsGreenlightTDFFiveHattrickAll 3 MediaDecodeProseibenUMPG • 07

Q MAGAZINE AWARDSKate Nash wins the Best Breakthrough Act; Kaiser Chiefs nab Best Videofor “Ruby;” Stereophonics walk away with the Classic Song Award for“Local Boy In The Photograph;” Billy Bragg wins the Classic SongwriterAward; and Sigur Ros take the Innovation In Sound Award.ASCAP COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDSUMPG Nashville collects nine awards, including wins by Byron Hill,Rivers Rutherford, Danny Orton, Billy Currington, Chris Lindsey, andmultiple wins by Craig Wiseman and Tony Mullins.COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAMEUMPG songwriter and artist, Mel Tillis is inducted into the CountryMusic Songwriters Hall of Fame. In celebration, UMPG dedicates the“Mel Tillis Room” at their Nashville offices.THE KLAXONS TAKE BEST BREAKTHROUGH ACTThe Klaxons take Best Breakthrough Act award, Mika takes Best LiveMale award, and The Killerstake Best International LiveAct at the Vodafone LiveMusic Awards.KLAXONS SCOOP TOP MERCURY PRIZEUMPG’s Klaxons win the Mercury Music Prize for Myths Of The Near Future.Other UMPG nominees include: Dizzie Rascal, Maps, The View, and TheYoung Knives.NE-YO CROWNED SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT BMIURBAN MUSIC AWARDSNe-Yo is crowned Songwriter of the Year. T-Pain nabs the Urban RingtoneAward. “Check On It” secures Song of the Year honors (via Swizz Beatz).JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TAKES TOP MTV VMA HONORSJustin Timberlake takes home the "Quadruple Threat" award and the“Male Artist of the Year” award. UMPG performers include: JustinTimberlake, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Linkin Park, T-Pain, 50 Cent,and Foo Fighters (who covered Prince’s “Darling Nikki”).WOLFMOTHER AWARDED 'SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR'Globe-trotting Sydney three-piece Wolfmother pick up the prestigious'Songwriter of the Year Award' at the APRA awards.SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAMEUMPG writer Michael Masser is inducted into the Hall of Fame.ASCAP RHYTHYM & SOUL HONORS MARY J. BLIGEMary J. Blige wins “ASCAP Voice of Music Award.” Other UMPG winnersare: Ron Fair, Swizz Beatz, Ali Jones, Ludacris, Brian Morgan, KrayzieBone, Chamillionaire, Ciara, Lloyd Banks, DMX, Jay Dee, Neal Conway,Crystal Waters, Andre Harris, and Vidal Davis.UMPG SCORES 6 TOP SONGS AT BMI POP AWARDSUMPG winners include Mark Batson, Mariah Carey, Amy Foster Gillies,Sacha Skarbek, Dave Grohl, and Chris Shifflet. The Bee Gees are honoredas BMI Icons.PRINCE AND BLIGE OUTSTANDING AT IMAGE AWARDSMary J. Blige wins Outstanding Female Artist and Prince winsOustanding Male Artist at the NAACP Image Awards.MOBILE AND SAM ROBERTS HIGHLIGHT JUNO 2007Mobile takes home the New Group of the Year and Sam Roberts receivesVideo of the Year for his song “Bridge to No Where” at the Juno Awards.08 • UMPGUMPG WINS 16 GRAMMY® AWARDSUMPG is proud to have a publishing interest in 16 GRAMMY® Awards,including the prestigious Best R&B Song of the Year, Best R&B Album ofthe Year, Best Rap Song of the Year, and Album of the Year categories.Multiple wins went to UMPG's Mary J. Blige.

Tom SturgesExecutive Vice President,Head of CreativeTom.Sturges@umusic.comDavid MantelExecutive Vice President,East Coast, CreativeDavid.Mantel@umusic.comNORTH AMERICARobert AllenSenior Vice President ofBusiness AffairsRobert.Allen@umusic.comJason BoyarskiVice President, Legal &Business AffairsJason.Boyarski@umusic.comWith powerhouse Creative andBusiness Affairs teams in NewYork and Los Angeles, theseUMPG senior executives andtheir respective teams will playa pivotal role in taking thenewly combined company toeven greater heights.NORTH AMERICA + NEW SIGNINGS + RENEWALSIn 2007, UMPG U.S. has celebrated a record amount of number one singles and albums; has achieved theNo. 1 U.S. Airplay market share; and has experienced an unprecendented impact on global charts. UMPGhas some of the most important contemporary songwriters and artists on its U.S. roster, including 3 DoorsDown, 50 Cent, All American Rejects, Amerie, Ashanti, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Chamillionaire,Christina Aguilera, Dave Grohl/Taylor Hawkins/Chris Schiflett (Foo Fighters), Chris Brown, ChrisDaughtry, Ciara, Common, Justin Timberlake, Korn, Linkin Park, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Mary J.Blige, Ne-Yo, Nelly, Nicole Scherzinger (Pussycat Dolls), Prince, R. Kelly, T-Pain, Tom Delonge(Angels & Airwaves), and U2, amongst many more.UMPG Re-Ups Major Deal With DAVE GROHL (FOO FIGHTERS)UMPG has renewed an exclusive, world-wide publishing agreementwith multi-platinum, 4X GRAMMY award-winning, Foo Fightersfrontman, Dave Grohl."Dave Grohl has long beenat the forefront of rock...”-David RenzerCommented DavidRenzer: "Dave Grohlhas long been at theforefront of rock, firstas a member of Nirvana and now leading the hugely successfulFoo Fighters. We are honored to continue our long-term relationshipas his worldwide publisher."PAUL SIMONUMPG to Represent Entire Catalog, Including Simon and Garfunkel and Solo WorkIn addition to Dave Grohl, Universal Music Publishing Group alsorepresents the music publishing interests of Foo Fighters bandmembers and co-writers Taylor Hawkins and Chris Schiflett.The announcement comes on the heels of the release of the FooFighter’s sixth studio album, Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace(RCA) which already debuted No. 1 on the UK album charts. Thefirst single “The Pretender” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s U.S.Alternative/Modern Rock chart.UMPG RENEWS EXCLUSIVE,WORLDWIDE PUBLISHINGAGREEMENT WITH LEGENDARYSINGER/SONGWRITERUMPG has announced the renewal of world-renowned, fourteen time GRAMMY winning, singer/songwriter,Paul Simon, to an exclusive publishing agreement. Through the long-term relationship, UMPG will administerSimon’s extensive catalog and future works for the world (excluding the U.S. and Canada), and will alsorepresent him worldwide for synchronization licensing for Motion Picture, TV, Advertising, and other media.UMPG • 09

NORTH AMERICANORTH AMERICA + NEW SIGNINGS(L-R): Tom Sturges, EVP Creative Affairs, UMPG; David Renzer, Chairman& CEO, UMPG; Babyface; Robert Allen, SVP of Business Affairs, UMPG;Maani Edwards, Sr. Director - Urban Creative Affairs, West Coast.UMPG SIGNSBABYFACETO AN EXCLUSIVE,WORLDWIDE AGREEMENTIn addition to releasing over ten solo albums, Babyface’s hit-makingskills have been credited on over 320 albums and he produced forsome of music’s biggest legends and top-selling artists. Babyface isa 10x GRAMMY award winner, including four wins for Producer of theYear (1992, 1995, 1996, 1997); three wins for Best R&B Song; Albumof the Year; Record of the Year; and Best Male R&B VocalPerformance. On the heels of the signing, Babyface recently releasedhis new album Playlist (Island Records).UMPG SignsSongwriter of the YearMulti-PlatinumArtist/Writer/ProducerLIL JONUMPG has announced an exclusive world-wide publishing agreementwith hit-maker, Lil’ Jon.As a producer, Lil Jon has become one of the most in-demand beatsmithsin music. BMI’s Urban 2005 Songwriter of the Year, Lil’ Jon has lent his productionskills to such artists as Usher, Amerie, Ying Yang Twins, YoungBuck, Youngbloodz, Too Short, TLC, Snoop Dogg, Naughty By Nature,Ludacris, Mobb Deep, Nappy Roots, Petey Pablo, E-40, DMX, HeatherHeadley, Juvenile, Ciara, Bow Wow, and many more.10 • UMPG(L-R): David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Doug Davis, The Davis Firm; Lil Jon; EthiopiaHabtemariam, VP Urban Creative Affairs, UMPG; and Tom Sturges, EVP Creative Affairs, UMPG.

(L-R): Tom Sturges, EVP Creative Affairs, UMPG; Frank Black; David Renzer,Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Linda Newmark, EVP Acquisitions & Strategic Projects.NORTH AMERICANORTH AMERICA + CATALOGUMPG SIGNS SINGER/SONGWRITERAND PIXIE’S FRONTMAN FRANK BLACKTO AN EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTUniversal Music Publishing Group has announced the signing oflegendary singer/songwriter, and Pixie’s frontman Frank Black,toan exclusive, worldwide administration agreement. The dealencompasses the Pixies catalogue as well as Frank Black’s solowork and outside songs.MILES DAVISUMPG Signs Catalogue of Jazz Legend, MultipleGRAMMY Winner, To Exclusive, Worldwide AgreementUMPG Signs Songwriter/Artist/Producer Former Cars FrontmanRIC OCASEKTo An Exclusive Publishing Administration Agreement"Miles defined an eraand has been theinspiration for manyartists after him.”-David RenzerThe deal encompasses such songs as“Bitches Brew,” “Doo Bop Song,”“Miles Runs the Voodoo Down,” and“So What,” amongst others. The cataloguewas previously administered bySony/ATV.Miles Davis received a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award in1990 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2006).SAMPLE AND LYRIC PROGRAMSBREATHE NEW LIFE INTO CATALOG10 HOT SAMPLE USES1. “The Humpty Dance” by DigitalUnderground samples “Let’s PlayHouse”2 “Going Back To Cali” byNotorious BIG samples “MoreBounce To The Ounce”3. “Nuthin But A G Thang” by SnoopDogg samples “I Wanna DoSomething Freaky To You”(Haywood)”4. “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim samples“Take Yo’ Praise” (Yarbrough)5. “03 Bonnie And Clyde” Jay-Zsamples “If I Was Your Girlfriend”(Prince) and “Me And My Girlfriend”(Shakur, Rouse, Harper, Wrice)6. “Fantasy” by Mariah Carey samples“Genius Of Love” (Tom TomClub)7 “Rockafella Skank” by FatboySlim samples “Sliced Tomatoes”(Terry)8. “Silver Screen Shower Scene” byFelix Da House Cat samples“Passion” (Orlando)9. “Welcome To Jamrock” byDamian Marley samples “World-A-Music” (Kamoze)10. “Oh Boy” by Camron samples“I’m Going Down” (Whitfield)Pictured L-R: Michael Sammis, EVP Operations & CFO, UMPG; David Renzer,Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Ric Ocasek; Linda Newmark, EVP Acquisitions & StrategicProjects; Michael Rexford, Director, Business Affairs; and Brian Higgins.UMPG will administer all of Ric Ocaek’s catalogue including hugehits by the Cars such as "Candy-O," "Drive," "Just What I Needed,""Magic," "My Best Friend's Girl," "Shake It Up," "Since You'reGone," "You Might Think," and many more. The deal encompassesworldwide administration rights (excluding US) as well as synchronizationrights worldwide.LYRIC MERCH AT UMPGUMPG is reviving merch opportunities for catalogsongswriters with lyric merch. Through this program, soldat high-end department stores, specialty stores, mid-tierstores, and mass merchandisers, UMPG has been able tocreate new revenue streams. Highlights of the program todate include the creation of a “3121” lyric based perfumefor Prince, a runway fashion show for Lyric Culture featuringFergie, and a Behind the Lines clothing line that celebratesthe truths, myths, and legends behind some of theworld’s best loved songs.UMPG • 11

NORTH AMERICANORTH AMERICA + NEW RELEASESChris Brown - ExclusiveShortly after ending his summer tour with Ne-Yo, Brown began production on his second studio album, Exclusive.The song “Kiss Kiss” featuring and produced by T-Pain, hit No. 1 on the Hot 100, matching Brown’s highest positionsince his debut single “Run It!.” Brown’s “The Up Close and Personal Holiday Tour” begins November 23, 2007.Maroon 5 - It Won’t Be Soon Before LongThis second studio album from Maroon 5 debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of nearlyhalf of a million. Propelled by the single “Makes Me Wonder” the album has hit No. 1 on eight different charts,including the UK album charts, Billboard 200, and Top Digital Albums. To date, the album has sold Platinumin the U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and Gold in the UK and New Zealand.Nicole Scherzinger - Her Name Is NicoleYou already know her as The Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer and songwriter, selling upwards of seven million albums.Now Nicole Scherzinger is releasing her solo album Her Name is Nicole, collaborating with old friends will.i.am,Polow, Sean Garrett, Ne-Yo, Sting and more. The lead single “Baby Love” is currently Top 10 on MTV.Dashboard Confessional - The Shade of Poison TreesThe fifth studio album by Dashboard Confessional was recorded over 10 days in Florida. The Shade ofPoison Trees is heralded as a return to form, breaking away from the electric, full band sound of theirprevious two albums and returning to the acoustic sound that Chris Carrabba was previously known for.Jill Scott - The Real Thing: Words And Sounds Vol. 3Vol. 3 puts honesty and introspection on lock. Jill Scott’s latest, much-awaited Hidden Beach CD – which featuresproduction work by UMPG’s Carvin “Ransum” Haggins & Ivan “Orthodox” Barias (Musiq, Chris Brown,Mario) - proves that Jill Scott is the real thing. Scott delivers one of the best live shows this Winter.T-Pain DominatesDuring the week of November 6,2007, T-Pain had nine songs in theBillboard Hot 100 charts, seven ofthese were in the Top 50, and three ofthese were in the Top 10. At the sametime, he became the first artist tohave four singles in the Top 10 of theBillboard Hot 100 at the same time.Those singles were “Cyclone” (BabyBash feat. T-Pain), “Good Life”(Kanye West feat. T-Pain), “Kiss Kiss”(Chris Brown feat. T-Pain) and “Low”(Flo-rida feat. T-Pain).Swizz beatzreleases debut solo albumProducer/Rapper Swizz Beatzdelivers his debut solo albumwith One Man Band, which featuresguest appearances fromDrag-On, Chris Martin (ofColdplay), Snoop Dogg, LilWayne, R Kelly & Jadakiss.Swizz produced five of thetracks on his album and hascuts on Eve, Alicia Keys, MariahCarey, Lil’ Wayne, Chris Brown, Lil’ Mama, Freeway,Busta Rhymes, Cassidy, Papoose, and Jadakiss.12 • UMPG

WHO’SWORKINGWithWhomNORTH AMERICANORTH AMERICA + PRODUCERS’ CORNERT-PAINhas the current Baby Bash single, "Cyclone" alongwith the Chris Brown (Jive) single "Kiss Kiss."Othercuts include Kanye West (Def Jam), Mike Jones, SeanPaul of Youngbloods, R. Kelly (Jive), Plies (Atlantic),Usher (Jive), Juvenile, Akon, and others.RON FEEMSTERhas cuts on Nelly's record, Avery Storm, Cheetah Girls(single), Missy Elliott, Mary J Bilge, Backstreet Boys,Dr Dre, Swai, Michael Jackson, Jada, Mario, MusiqSoulchild, Ne-Yo, Letoya Luckett, Ashanti, and JanetJackson.LINDY ROBBINShas five songs on the Backstreet Boys LP Unbreakableand two singles on the Jordin Sparks LP (“PermanentMonday” and “Next To You”). Lindy is in the studio withNick Lachey, Jessie James, Leslie Roy, and RandyJackson.STURKEN & ROGERShave been busy at work with RIHANNA who signed tothe duo's production company last year. Rihanna’s LPis at 2.5 million sales worldwide. The production duoare also working with Shayne Ward, Cheetah Girls,Alex & Brit, Click, Livi Frank, and Shontelle.CARNIVAL BEATS- have four cuts on Mike Jones’ album featuring, “6-4”and “Turnin’ Heads.”NISAN STEWART- is in the studio with TWEET writing for her next LP.MARK BATSON- has cuts on the current James Blunt LP; two songs withAlicia Keys (“Go Ahead” and “I Need You”); and has been working with DaveMatthews Band, Raheem DeVaughn, Anthony Hamilton, 50 Cent w/ Dre,and Eminem w/ Dre.IVAN & CARVIN- have cuts on the MUSIQ LP, LUVANMUSIC and upcomingcuts on Mya, Jahiem, Raheem DeVaughn, Mario, Freeway, Trey Songs,Chris Brown, and Adrian Hood.R. KELLY- recent collaborations include Chris Brown (Jive), Celine Dion(Sony), Charlie Wilson, and Beanie Seigel (Def Jam).GREG CURTIS- co-wrote the current Joe single "My Love," he also hasupcoming cuts with Keyshia Cole, Dionne Warwick and Yolanda Adams.LEAH HAYWOOD- has the current single of the The Cheetah Girls(Hollywood/Disney). She is in the studio with Ryan Cabrera, Automatic LoveLetter (Epic), and the German Pop Idol Lisa Bundt.GLEN BALLARDrecently co-wrote songs in the No. 1 film, Beowolf, andscored the film Dream It Out Loud. Ballard also producedthe new Annie Lennox LP, and “Ordinary Miracle”from the Charlotte’s Web OST (also used in a CVS commercial).In the studio with: OAR, Hoobastank, Underthe Influence of Giants, Anouck, and Katy Perry.COOL & DREhave been in the studio with Mariah Carey (IDJ), Usher(Jive), Birdman (Universal), Memphis Bleek (Def Jam),Sean Paul of the Youngbloods (Jive), Game (Interscope)1st single featuring NAS and Akon and second singlefeaturing Mary J Blige, Gym Class Heroes.DJ DIRTY HARRYhas been recently working with Alicia Keys, Nas,Run-DMC, and Method Man. Mix-tape collaborationswith 50 Cent, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, LL Cool J,Lauryn Hill, and Busta Rhymes.RAPHAEL SAADIQFinishing up his solo LP for Sony, Raphael Saadiq hasrecent releases with Joss Stone, Musiq, John Legend,and Alicia Keys. Raphael has been in the studio withD’Angelo, CJ Hilton, LaToya Luckett, Jennifer Hudson,Brotha, and Dave Young.XANDY BARRY- has cuts on the Hanna Montana 2 Mylie Cyrus(Hollywood/Disney) album, Nick Lachey and Canadian Idol winner RexGoudie.STEPHAN JENKINS- former front-man of Third Eye Blind, co-producedand co-wrote a majority of the songs on the upcoming Vanessa Carltonalbum.THE MATRIX- is wrapping up production and writing collaboration on the newartist Ferras (Capitol), they are also currently in the studio with Clique(Interscope).JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE- co-wrote the 50 Cent hit single "Ayo Technology,""Give It To Me" on Timbaland's album, and other recent/upcoming releaseswith Reba McEntire, Rihanna, Talib Kweli, Duran Duran, and Madonna.NE-YO- has cuts with Rihanna, Mary J Blige, Beyonce, Janet Jackson,Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Celine Dion, E-40, Nicole Scherzinger, PaulaDeanda and Fabolous among others.DRE & VIDAL- have upcoming cuts on Usher, Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown,Lil’ Wayne, Ludacris, Beanie Segal, Paula Campbell, and John Legend’sartist Estelle.UMPG • 13

+ OVERVIEW+ GUEST COLUMNIST+ COMMERCIALS+ TV+ MOTION PICTURE+ GAMESScott James, SVP of Music forMotion Pictures, Television andNew Technologies World-wideScott.James@umusic.comUMPG Film/TV/Advertising Experiences Tremendous GrowthWe have begun a new exciting chapter at UMPG as we begin to integrate BMG Music Publishing with Universal MusicPublishing Group. Our strong new Film and TV Creative, Clearance, and Licensing teams are now firmly established.Everyone is sharing knowledge of their respective catalogs with their new co-workers to ensure that our entire teamis ready to market and license the combined catalogs fully and effectively. The quality and scope of the combined rostersis truly astounding, covering all styles, genres and eras. We are in the process of organizing this amazing catalogin new ways that will simplify the process of searching and licensing of our copyrights. UMPG has worked hard tobecome the first choice for your music needs when searching for the perfect song for your project. We intend to maintainthat trust, and build upon it.ADVERTISINGThe changing face of video game musicBy Guest Columnist: Christian Wiseman, Senior Manager of Music forFilm & TV, Christian.Wiseman@umusic.comAside from the mind-melting visuals and sometimes bafflingcontrol schemes of today’s video games, what setsthe modern era of gaming apart from its predecessors isits innovative and extensive use of music. Far from thebeeps and blips of video games past, modern videogames incorporate popular music as a core componentof their creative expression; so much so, in fact, that therelease of the latest soundtrack to Madden or Grand TheftAuto is an event secondary only to the actual release of the game.Increasingly, popular music is not only an added value to the backgroundof the game, but is actually the featured star of the game.Console games like Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and KaraokeRevolution put music front and center, allowing players to perform ordance to their favorite songs. A new crop of online games like NexonAudition and a host of online karaoke games pit the player againstother competitors on a worldwide basis, letting them flex their musicalskills against a virtually unlimited array of players, while also creatingopportunities for both established and emerging musical artists alike.Universal Music Publishing Group has been a huge beneficiary of thistrend towards using popular music in video games, scoring placementsin both music-based and non-music-based games across the spectrumof gaming. Key 2007 placements for Coburn, Tom Vek, Whitey, LupeFiasco, the Grand National, the Klaxons, and Jim Jones highlight thepromotional value of being involved in this emerging area of media.CAMPAIGNSRECENT HIGHLIGHTSAPPLE IPHONE“PERFECT TIMING (THISMORNING)”(DAVIS)ORBA SQUARACHEVROLET“TAKE ME AS I AM”(HILSON/LEWIS/NELSON/NKHEREANYE/SMITH/SUECOF)MARY J. BLIGECINGULAR / AT&T“JIQUE”(GUTMAN/JOHNSTON/MURPHY/SCIUBBA)BRAZILIAN GIRLSOTHER:VISA: “THE METRO” (CRAWFORD) – BERLINGENERAL ELECTRIC: “Into Your Arms” (St. Clare) – LEMONHEADSEBAY: “I Was Made For Loving You” (Child/Poncia/Stanley) – KISS14 • UMPG

Knocked Up (Universal)Directed by Judd Apatow. Starring Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl,Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann.“Girl” (Hansen/King/Simpson) – Beck, “Love Plus One”(Heyward) – Haircut 100, “Manual’s Got A Train To Catch”(Everett) – The Eels, “Police & Theives” (Murvin/Perry) – The Clash,“Running The Bath” (Everett) – The Eels, “Santeria” (Nowell/GaughIV/Wilson) – Sublime, “Smile” (Allen/Babalola/Dodd/Lewis/Mitto) – Lily Allen, “Swing” (Holmes/Ngawhika/Savelio) – Savage,“Toxic” (Karlsson/Winnberg/Jonback/Dennis) – Britney Spears.TV SHOWS AND GAMESFEATURING UMPG SONGSGossip Girl(The CW Network)“The Gift” - Angels & Airwaves, “TheWay I Are” - Timbaland, “Shut Up &Drive” - Rihanna, “Glamorous” -Fergie, “I Feel It All” - Feist, “MoonRiver” - Mancini, “Tambourine” - EveCANE (CBS)“Let Go” - Frou Frou, “Grace Kelly” -Mika, “Whatever you Like” (Garrett/Scherzinger/Jones) - NicoleScherzinger, “You Give Me Something”(White/Morrison) - James Morrison,“One Thing” (Harrison/Rogers/Walden),“If We Knew (Goapele/Epperson),“Sweet Kinda Something” (Braide/Garside) - Beulah, “Eso Se Baila Asi”(Colon) - Willie ColonFIFA 2008Art Brut - “Direct Hit”Maximo Park - “The Unshockable”MOTION PICTUREHIGHLIGHTSRECORD YEAR FOR MOTION PICTURESThe Sopranos (HBO)“Cecilia” (Simon) – Simon & GarfunkelBurnout 5DominatorAvril Lavigne - “Girlfriend”Bromheads Jacket -“Fight Music For the Fight”Jane’s Addiction - “Stop!”I Now Pronounce You ChuckAnd Larry (Universal)Directed by Dennis Dugan, Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin Jamesand Jessica Biel.“Shining Star” (Graham/Richmond) – The Manhattans, “DancingQueen” (Anderson/Andersson/Ulvaeus) – ABBA, “You’reBeautiful” (Skarbek/Blount/Ghost) – James Blunt, “Set Adrift OnMemory Bliss” (Kemp/Cordes) – P.M. Dawn, “Grace Kelly”(Penniman/Marr/ Merchant/Warner) – Mika (in the trailers).Sicko (Lionsgate)Directed by Michael Moore. Starring Michael Moore, George W.Bush, Reggie Cervantes and John Graham.“Eve Of Destruction” (Sloan/Barri) – Claude Francois, “I’ll Take YouThere” (Isbell) – The Staple Singers, “The 59th Street Bridge”(Simon) – Nana Mouskouri, “Una Musica Brutal” (Solal/Makaroff/Mueller) – Gotan ProjectRush Hour 3 (New Line)Directed by Brett Ratner, Starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker“Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word” (John/Taupin) – EltonJohn, “California Girls” (Love/Wilson) – The Beach Boys, “Do Me”(Nelson/ Ranks) – Prince, “Last Night” (Charles Axton, Gilbert G.Caple, Chips Moman, Floyd Newman, Jerry Lee Smith) –Mar-Keys, “La Vie En Rose” (David/Louiguy/ Piaf) – Edith PiafNeed ForSpeedProStreetThe Klaxons - “Atlantis toInterzone”The Horrors - “Draw Japan”UMPG FILM & TVCREATIVE SERVICESLos Angeles: Ph (310) 235-4896Gary Miller: gary.miller@umusic.comBrian Lambert: brian.lambert@umusic.comJoanna Puglisi: joanna.puglisi@umusic.comChristian Wiseman:christian.wiseman@umusic.comNew York: Ph (212) 841-8014Tom Eaton: tom.eaton@umusic.comMandy Sewell: mandy.sewell@umusic.comAustralia: Ph (612) 9207 0500Denise Fraser: denise.fraser@umusic.comLondon: Ph (011) 44 20 8752 2600Barbara Zamoyska:barbara.zamoyska@umusic.comSweden: Ph (46 8) 629 5370Olle Ronnback: olle.ronnback@umusic.comFrance: Ph (33 1) 44 41 94 00Charles-Henri De Pierrefeu:charles-henri.de.pierrefeu@umusic.comItaly: Ph 39 02 80 282 403Giancarlo Losciale:giancarlo.losciale@umusic.comGermany: Ph 49 30 52007 1220Marcus Gums: marcus.gums@umusic.comUMPG • 15

NASHVILLE+ AWARDS + NEW SIGNINGS + CHART NEWSPat HigdonEVP/General Manager, UMPG NashvillePat.Higdon@umusic.comWidely recognized as the home of country music (and in recent years as the last bastion of pure songwriting), UMPG Nashvillecontinually delivers material that becomes hits for country music’s most elite artists. The UMPG Nashville catalog spans themusical landscape, with classics from Webb Pierce, Brenda Lee, Mel Tillis, Waylon Jennings, and more. Artists of all genresfind hit songs or collaborators from this versatile staff. The list of writers includes Rivers Rutherford, Matraca Berg,Radney Foster, Ed Hill, and Troy Verges, as well as catalog writers Bob McDill, Gary Burr, Pat Alger, Marijohn Wilkin,and more.UMPG HONORS MEL TILLISWITH ROOM DEDICATIONUMPG songwriter and artist, Mel Tillis wasinducted into the Country Music SongwritersHall of Fame. In celebration, UMPG dedicatedthe “Mel Tillis” room at UMPG’s Nashvilleoffices.Pat Higdon, EVP and General Manager, presentedTillis with an inscribed vase and gavehim a tour of the room which features Mel’s BMI awards, a vintageguitar, Mel’s show posters, Mel’s handwritten lyrics, and a portrait ofMel. The walls were covered in BMI awards for songs that Mel eitherwrote, co-wrote or sang.“Your first thought is your best,” reads Mel’s advice to writers who’llwork in the room.UMPG songwriters Rivers Rutherford, Matraca Berg and David Lee;BMI’s Jodi Williams, Shelby Kennedy, Thomas Cain and HarryWarner; and CMA’s Hank Adam Locklin basked in living-legendglory. Mel kept the young Universal writers in stitches with his quipsand he seemed genuinely moved and delighted at the sightof his room.MATRACA BERGRENEWS WITH UMPGAmerican country music singer-songwriter, Matraca Berg, hasrenewed her long-term publishing deal with UMPG Nashville. Inaddition to recording her own songs, Matraca has written for nearlyevery major artist in the country music genre, including DixieChicks, Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson, Martina McBride, PattyLoveless, Reba McEntire, Sara Evans, Keith Urban, TrishaYearwood, and more.U M P G N A S H V I L L E W E L C O M E SJOSH TURNERUMPG has signed MCArecording artist JoshTurner, who burst ontothe country scene in 2003with the powerful "LongBlack Train." Josh’s debutalbum hit Platinum statuswhile his sophomorealbum was one of onlyfour country albums toreach 2x Platinum in 2006. No. 1 singles include "Your Man" and"Would You Go With Me.” Josh was a first-time nominee in theCMA’s prestigious Male Vocalist category this year. The first tunefrom his new album Everything is Fine, "Firecracker," is currentlyclimbing the charts.CANADAJodie FerneyhoughDirector, Creative Operations, UMPG CanadaJodie.Ferneyhough@umusic.comJodie.Ferneryhough@umusic.comUMPG Canada’s roster includes Jann Arden, Sam Roberts, Hedley, K-OS, Luke McMaster,Brassmunk, The Marble Index, Agile, The Marble Index, Khari Dandy, Joel Parkes, and more.HEDLEY “FAMOUS LAST WORDS”Hedley is a Canadian rock quartet fronted by singer JacobHoggard, who placed third during the second season of thereality TV series Canadian Idol. The guys have recentlyreleased their second full legnth album, Famous LastWords. The first single, "She's So Sorry" is currently climbingCanadian singles charts. Hedley was nominated forfour 2007 Juno Awards. and are currently on tour withUMPG band Bon Jovi.Writer Luke McMasterCanadian Idol finalist Kalan Porter released his second album Wake upLiving on August 28, 2007. This record debuted on Canadian Soundscanat No. 7. UMPG writer Luke McMaster co wrote “Destination (Where IBelong)” on this album. Marie-Mai, known as one of the top finalists ofthe first season of the Quebec reality show Star Académie, released hersecond album, Dangereuse Attraction on August 28. Luke co-wrote thesong “Ici Maintenant” on her album. This record has already sold over11,000 copies.16 • UMPG

Paul ConnollyPresident of Europe/M.D. U.K.Paul.Connolly@umusic.comEUROPE+ OVERVIEW + UK NEW SIGNINGS + UK CHART NEWSOur team of talented executives whose passion, creativity and vision will bring us great ongoing success artistically and commerciallyembrace the speed of change in our industry and the exciting opportunities that are ahead of us as the leading music publisher.The UK roster includes superstar artists, songwriters and producers: Elton John/Bernie Taupin, The Sex Pistols, TheClash, Coldplay, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, The Klaxons, The Smiths, Maximo Park, Lily Allen, Keane, Massive Attack,Paul Weller, Robbie Williams, The Cure, Joss Stone, Dave Stewart/Annie Lennox, Hard-Fi, The Thrills, Feist, BryanFerry/Roxy Music, Elvis Costello, Iron Maiden, Joy Division, Stone Roses, The Who/Pete Townshend, and many more.NEW SIGNING: HAPPY MONDAYSUMPG have signed legendary Manchester bandHappy Mondays for back catalogue and futures.The deal represents such copyrights as “KinkyAfro,” “Loose Fit,” and multi-platinum sellingalbum Pills, Thrills & Bellyaches. Earlier this yearUMPG acquired Joy Division’s catalogue andrenewed The Smiths deal to represent three ofthe most influential bands to ever come out ofthis musical heartland that is Manchester.UKMike McCormackDeputy Managing DirectorMike.McCormack@umusic.comUMPG UK’sHard-FiHard-Fi’s second album OnceUpon A Time In The West(Atlantic) also entered the UKalbum charts at No.1 this week.The band’s debut album Stars OfCCTV has now sold over one millioncopies worldwide. Hard-Fi isa local signing for UMPG UK, whocontrols 100% of the album..UMPG’s The Killers tookBest International Live Actat the 2007 Vodafone LiveMusic Awards.UMPG To Administer Joy DivisionCatalogue WorldwideUMPG has signed a new, long-term, exclusive agreement toadminister the songs of Joy Division, one of Britain's most influential,iconic bands of the past 30 years."We're delighted to be working with UMPG on the Joy Divisioncatalogue," said Rebecca Boulton of Prime Management. "Theteam has demonstrated their appreciation of this unique music,and an extensive commitmentto taking it to agreater audience. Withthe release of a majorfeature film, documentaryand associatedalbums, 2007 is a hugeyear for Joy Division."Joy DivisionUMPG • 17

SPAINCarmen LopezManaging Director, Spain &Portugal/Vice PresidentCreative, Latin RegionCarmen.Lopez@umusic.com+ NEW RELEASES + CHART NEWS + RENEWALSPEREZA STRAIGHT TO NO.1PEREZA Aproximaciones (SonyBMG) entered the charts straight to No. 1. UMPG controls thealbum 100%.OTHER CHART NEWS:In the Top 50 Album Charts, UMPG has a publishing interest in 38 albums (6 local and 32international).Pavarotti’s album PavarottiForever is currently top ofthe album charts in Spain.UMPG have control in fourteensongs on the album.In the download charts UMPG has the new entry from Estopa ”Showtime” (100% control)that was the official song for the Eurobasket’07 held in Spain.The UMPG 100% control single from Kiko & Shara Adolescente has reached 3x Platinumwith more than 60,000 downloads while UMPG 100% control single Antonio Carmona Paraque tú no llores surpassed 4x Platinum with more than 80,000 downloads.RENEWALS:UMPG recently renewed a long-term administration/co-publishing agreement with the publishingcompany owned by one of the most succesful Indie labels Pep’s Records. The dealencompasses multiplatinum acts such as Kiko & Shara, Los Caños, Malú, and more.AWARDS:La Mala Rodriguez has been nominated for the MTV European Music Award as BestSpanish Act. UMPG control two tracks on her album Malabarismo.SWEDENMartin IngestromManaging Director & Vice President Nordic countriesMartin.Ingestrom@umusic.comBENELUX/HOLLANDFrank BruensManaging Director, UMP BeneluxFrank.Bruens@umusic.comUMPG SWEDEN CELEBRATEMONEYBROTHER’SNO. 1 ALBUMMoneybrother’s new album Mount Pleasure enteredthe Swedish album charts at No. 1 and is alreadybeing hailed as The Album of the Year in Sweden.Moneybrother is a local signing for UMPG Sweden,which controls 100% of the album.EXCELLENT CHART NEWS FOR MIKAMika takes the top on a seriesof charts: No. 1 Single “Relax,Take It Easy,” No. 1 Airplay, No.1 Single Download, No. 1 i-tunes Single, No. 1 i-tunesAlbum and No. 1 Album Life InCartoon Motion.OTHER CHART NEWS:Local signing Nick & Simon haveentered the Dutch album chartsat No.1 with their albumVandaag. UMPG control 100% ofthe album. The first album hasbeen certified Platinum and thisnew album is already Gold. The first single from the new albumpeaked at No. 2 in the singles chart.Violinist André Rieu and his Johann Strauss orchestra are havinggreat results. Universal Records has released the complete backcatalogue of André Rieu’s albums and DVDs. Sales figures are over60K of albums and 270K of DVDs to date. André Rieu currently has10 DVDs in the Top 15 of the DVD charts. André Rieu’s productioncompany has just confirmed an Australian live tour for next year.18 • UMPG

FRANCE Jean-PhilippeAllardManaging Director, UMPG FranceJean-Philippe.Allard@umusic.comAaron’s album Artificial AnimalsRiding On Neverland (Discograph) iscertified 2x Gold status in France.UMPG has a publishing interest in allthirteen tracks.The UMPG France roster includes: Benebar, Olivia Ruiz,Diam’s, Fonky Family, Mickey 3D, Sinik, Yann Tiersen, AlainChamfort, Telepopmusik, Aaron, Elodie Fergie, among others.UMPG has a publishing interest in 41 albums (16 local, 24int’l, 1 int’l /local) in the France Top 100 Albums chart; and in19 singles (5 local, 14 int’l) in the Top 100 Singles chart.Elodie Frege’s album Le Jeu Des 7 Erreurs (Mercury/Universal) is certified Gold status in France. UMPG controls100% of six tracks out of fourteen.MarkusWenzelManaging Director, UMPG GermanyMarkus.Wenzel@umusic.comGERMANYThe UMPG Germany roster includes Bushido, Die Toten Hosen,Paul van Dyk, Down Below, Chakuza, PUR, Rammstein,Sasha, Dieter Bohlen, BAP, Modern Talking, Suzi Quattro,The Scorpions, The Sweet, Gentleman, and many more.UMPG GERMANY Celebrates No. 1 Album withBushido’s 7BERLIN: Bushido’s album 7 (SonyBMG) has entered the German albumcharts at No.1. UMPG controls 100% of the rap/hip hop star’s album.ITALYClaudio BujaManaging Director, UMPG ItalyClaudio.Buja@umusic.comMade in ItalySony BMG Brazil has re-packaged Gigi D’Alessio’s albumMade in Italy with the duet “Un Cuore Malato” between Gigiand local star Wanessa Camargo. Wanessa replaced LaraFabian, who was on the original duet hit which debuted in theTop 20 on the French charts and in the Top 10 on the Belgiancharts. Gigi D’Alessio has released his quadruple GGD/SonyBMG CD boxset Mi faccio in quattro. The boxset promises tobe among the hottest pre-holiday releases in Italy.The UMPG Italy roster includes: Bruce Springsteen, Verdana,Franco Battiato, Chat Noir, Gigi D’Alessio, Wanessa Camargo,Eros Ramazzotti, Maurizio Fabrizio, Antonio Galbiati, DanieleSilvestri, Dolcenera, Gavin, Subsonica, Antonella Ruggiero,Alex Baroni, Amii Stewart, Antonello Venditti, Bobby Solo,Castellina Pasi, M, and among many more.Stefano di BattistaNEW RELEASE: Theinternationally acclaimedsaxophone playerStefano Di Battista hasreleased his new albumon Blue Note/EMI. UMPGhave seven songs out ofthe eleven.UMPG • 19

CLASSICALUMPG’s classical assets date back to 1808 and include the major catalogues Casa Ricordi (Italy), EditioMusica Budapest Music Publishers Ltd. (Hungary), Éditions Durand (France), Éditions Salabert (France),Forberg Mannheimer (Germany) and Moeck (Germany). The roster includes master composers Verdi,Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti and Respighi as well as contemporary music composers Berio, Nono,Sciarrino, Battistelli, and Francesconi. EMB Music Publishers Ltd represents copyrights by Bartok,Kurtag, and Etvös. Germany’s Forberg and Mannheimer catalogues include works by Tchaikovsky,Prokofiev, and Stravinsky. The renowned French classical publishing group Éditions Durand, Eschig andAmphion include copyrights from Ravel ('Bolero'), Saint-Saens, Debussy, Fauré, Messiaen, Milhaudand contemporary composers including Fenelon, Hersant, and Manoury. Éditions Salabert brought thecompany titles from Satie, Poulenc, Milhaud, Roussel and contemporary composers Honegger, Dusapin,Xenakis and Constant. UMPG represents Boosey & Hawkes in France and Italy and, in select markets, othernotable classical music publishers such as Music Sales, Universal Editions (UE) and Faber Music.Centenary of Olivier MessiaenIn 2008 the music world will celebratethe hundredth anniversary of the birthof musical figure Olivier Messiaen. Inhonor of the occasion, Éditions Durand,which publishes some of the composer’smost celebrated works (Quatuorpour la fin du temps, Trois PetitesLiturgies, Turangalîla-Symphonie), has prepared a new catalogueentitled Regards sur Olivier Messiaen. Various events are beingorganised throughout the world.Teneke byFabio Vacchiat Teatro la ScalaLa Scala recently hosted the world premiereof Vacchi’s new opera Teneke.The libretto by Franco Marcoaldi isbased on the novel of the same title bythe Turkish writer Yashar Kemel.Vacchi’s opera, originally came from asuggestion by Ermanno Olmi, who willdirect the work.BRENTWOOD-BENSONEarlier this year, three time GRAMMYwinners Jars of Clay, were recognizedby The Recording Academy for their seventeenNo.1 hits and for their humanitarianefforts in fighting poverty, injusticeand oppression.Dale MathewsPresident, Brentwood-Bensondmathews@brentwoodbenson.com+ OVERVIEW + AWARDS + NEW SIGNINGSCHRISTIAN/GOSPELUMPG WELCOMES THE BRENTWOOD-BENSON CATALOGS TO THE FAMILYUMPG is a leader in the contemporary Christian/Gospel and Praise & Worship sectors through its ownership of Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing and its GreatWorshipSongs.com imprint. With over 70,000 copyrights, Brentwood-Benson songshave been recorded by virtually every major singer in the Christian music industry as well as by such renowned artists as BobDylan, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, and Willie Nelson, to name a few. The company’s leading artists in thegenre include Jars of Clay, Fred Hammond, Aaron Shust, Bebo Norman, and Disciple. Brentwood-Benson also publishessongs recorded by Third Day, Michael W. Smith, and Twila Paris.RecordingAcademyHonorsHumanitariansJars of ClayBRENTWOOD-BENSON SIGNSSTEPHAN SHARPStephan Sharp is an independentartist/writer whosesong, "Made to Worship,”recorded by CCM icon ChrisTomlin, was one of the year'sbiggest songs.20 • UMPG

ANDREW JENKINS COMMENTSON THE POTENTIAL OF THEINDIA/CHINA/SOUTHEAST ASIA MARKETSWith approximately half the world’s population,the Indian sub–continent, China, and South EastAsia represent both a huge opportunity and ahuge challenge for our global music publishingbusiness. Traditionally these markets have sufferedfrom high levels of piracy in the physical“I believe theprospects forsuccess arebetter than theyhave been at anytime in the lastten years.”SOUTHEAST ASIAHONG?KONGTAIWANMALAYSIAworld, but haveled the world inthe acceptanceof digital musicplatforms withmobile beingthe preferredoption for marketslike Indiaand China.India and Chinaare two of thefastest growing economies in the world asreflected in the growth of their consumption ofmusic. The value of digital sales is expected toexceed physical sales in China in 2008. Thechallenge for all of us in the music business isto make sure we are properly remunerated forthe use of our music.Many of the countries in the region have vibrantlocal music industries led in part by strongindependent companies. In countries like Indiaor China, International repertoire from the restRonald SiuRegional General Manager,UMPG S.E. AsiaRonald.Siu@umusic.comSharen Lee, General Manager of Hong Kong/ChinaSharen.Lee@umusic.comSerena Ma, General Manager of TaiwanSerena.Ma@umusic.comJack Teo, General Manager of MalaysiaJack.Teo@umusic.comof the world may account for as little as 10% ofthe total music consumed. It is important forUMPG to find the right partners to invest inlocal talent.In India we have set up a joint venture companyrun by Achille Forler, a visionary music publisherin a country where it has been difficult inthe past to operate as a publisher in the traditionalsense. We have signed one of the greatIndian artists Daler Mendhi, and his recent collaborationswith The Wolfmen have already ledto two consecutive number one tracks on theBBC Asia charts in the UK. We have also signedan administration deal with T-Series to representtheir catalogue of Bollywood soundtracksin much of the world outside India. T-Seriesusually represent 7 of the top 10 Bollywoodmovies at any time and I look forward toextending this relationship over time.In China we have been slower to makeprogress in local repertoire but with Ronald Siuand Sharen Lee in Hong Kong, and Xu Heng inBeijing, we will look to develop local relationshipsin this key market in 2008. China maylead the world with new business modelsbecause of the complexities involved in gettingmusic to customers, and we may see musicsold via utlity models….as much as you wantMPA (Music Publishers Association) hasannounced the Top 20 earners of foreign titlesin Japan. Paul Simon’s "Cecilia" is ranked No.2 due to the monster sync deal with Honda.NEW SIGNING: SHANGHAI TIAN YUNUMPG HK has entered a worldwide agreement with Shanghai Tian Yun Culture (a jointventure with UMG).NEW SIGNING: HUANG YUN LINHuang Yun Lin is an established singer songwriterand has published over 100 songs.“Cecilia”Paul Simon No. 2NEW SIGNING: CHAN TIEN TEOChan Tein Yeo is A&R Director of EMI MusicTaiwan.UMPG Malaysia now represents the catalogue of the late Zubir Said, who wrote the nationalanthem of Singapore Majulah Singapura in 1959. He wrote and scored for countlessCathay Keris movies like Badang Chinta, Tun Fatimah and Dewi Murni, as well as a stringof films for the Shaw Brothers.By Guest Columnist:Andrew Jenkins,Executive Vice President of International,Andrew.Jenkins@umusic.comfor a fixed monthly payment. Imagine that sortof model applied to China Telecom’s 200 millionsubscribers!Our South East Asia offices continue to sign thebest local talent available in Taiwan, Korea,Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia andThe Philippines despite operating in difficultmarkets showing huge declines in physicalproduct sales.Digital is the future for the whole region and Iam delighted with the progress UMPG is makingtoward the signing of Digital MOUs for Asiawith both UMG and SonyBMG. I hope we aresoon able to announce details of these groundbreakingdeals which should enable the legitimatedigital business in the region to operatewith certainty and provide a model for thewhole industry to adopt. It is good to see therecord companies and music publishers, andhopefully the collection societies too, workingtogether to support legitimate digital platformsin a region where in the past the pirates havebeen able to exploit the differences between us.There is a lot more to do in Asia, but I believethe prospects for success are better than theyhave been at any time in the last ten years.Ken OhyamaPresident, UMPG JapanKen.Ohyama@umusic.comJAPANNew Signing: MICROUMPG Japan has signed new artist Micro to a publishingdeal. Micro was also well known as the songwriter/vocalistfor very the popular hip-hop unit Def Tech.SOUTH?AFRICAJohn FishlockManaging Director,UMPG South AfricaJohn.Fishlock@umusic.comJIMMY DLUDLUJimmy Dludlu’s new album, Portrait, releasedin South Africa with further territories expectedto follow, features some sensational playingfrom African legend Hugh Masekela.DANNY KAMAZUUMPG has signed a new agreement withAfro-Pop superstar Danny Kamazu, whohas teamed up with Kwaito star Senyakafor the re-formation of Afro-Dance’sHUNGERBOYZ. Produced by the KalawaTeam and released through UMG, we expectgreat things from this re-formed duo.UMPG • 21

AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND Bob AirdManaging Director, UMPG AustraliaBob.Aird@umusic.com+ AUSTRALIA/NZ + NEW SIGNINGS + NEW RELEASESThe new Universal Music Publishing Group, Australia domestic roster boasts unrivalled strength and diversity and includesJet, Powderfinger, Wolfmother, Paul Kelly, The Grates, Lee Kernaghan, Bernard Fanning, The Living End, Shihad,Paulmac, Alex Lloyd, Tommy Emmanuel, Adam Reily, Adeaze, Dukes of Windsor, The Dissociatives, The ScreamingJets, The Cruel Sea, Radio Birdman, Aaradhna among many others.Universal Music Publishing Group has signed Brisbanebasedrock band The Butterfly Effect to a long-term, exclusive,world-wide publishing agreement.The Butterfly Effect are undoubtedly one of Australia’s leadingrock groups, having released two Gold-certified albums,with their latest Imago reaching number two on the ARIAalbums chart. The UMPG deal is effective immediately howeverit only covers new works by The Butterfly Effect.“A potent combination of killer songs and a tireless workethic has ensured The Butterfly Effect are not only one ofthe best live draw-cards in the country but also one of thefew genuinely heavy Australian bands to make a seriouschart impact in recent years. We are enthusiastic and excitedabout joining forces with the band as they commencewriting what will be their career-defining third album” saysHeath Johns, Head of A&R/Creative, Universal MusicPublishing Group Australia.UMPG SIGNSDAMIENLEITHUNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUPSIGNS THE BUTTERFLY EFFECTUniversal Music Publishing GroupAustralia has signed Damien Leith toa long-term, exclusive, world-widepublishing agreement."Damien is a genuine song-writingtalent, a true wordsmith with anuncanny knack for creating timelessmelodies. We are thoroughly excitedthat Damien has signed withUniversal Music Publishing Group and we look forward to working closelywith Damien and his songs now and into what promises to be a truly excitingfuture" says Heath Johns, Head of A&R/Creative, Universal Music PublishingGroup, Australia.Damien's recently released new album, Where We Land debuted at No. 1 andhas surpassed Platinum status in under a month. An achievement that is evenmore satisfying given that it is Damien's first studio album proper and comprisessongs almost entirely written or co-written by Damien.After winning Australian Idol 2006, Damien's debut album The WinnersJourney, a collection of Damien's Idol performances (of both covers and originalsongs) debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA chart and subsequently reachedsales in excess of four times Platinum. This made The Winner's Journey oneof the highest (and fastest) selling Australian releases of the year.22 • UMPGPOWDERFINGER CONTINUE TO CONQUERUndoubtedly one themost prolific, successfuland bestAustralian bands ofrecent memory,Powderfinger hasexperienced phenomenalsuccesswith their sixth studioalbum Dream Days at the HotelExistence. Storming in at No. 1 in the first week ofrelease (achieving the highest first week sales of anyalbum released this year!), the album has not left thetop ten in fifteen weeks, a truly remarkable achievement.In typical unique style, Powderfinger are currently coheadliningwith Silverchair as part of the utterly massive‘Across the Great Divide’ tour. The tour takes innearly 30 sold-out city and regional dates across bothAustralia and New Zealand.

Eddie FernandezSVP, UMPG Latin AmericaEddie.Fernandez@umusic.comLATIN AMERICALATIN AMERICA + ESTEFAN + LATIN?GRAMMYSLatin music has been the fastest growing sector of the music industry in recent years. UMPG Latin America is proud to representsome of the most talented writers, producers and artists in the business today, including: Gloria and Emilio Estefan,Gustavo Santaolalla, Juanes, Rudy Perez, Bajofondo, Wisin & Yandel, Juan Gabriel, A.B. Quintanilla III, Cafe Tacuba,Pitbull, Hector “el Father,” Jorge Luis Piloto, Leonel Garcia, Nely “el Arma Secreta,” Nesty “la Mente Maestra,” andmany more.UMPG Re-UpsMajor PublishingDeal With Gloriaand EmilioEstefan andEstefan’s MusicPublishingCompanies(L-R): David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, UMPG; Rudy PerezUMPG Renews Deal WithSongwriter/ProducerRuy PerezRudy has most recently worked withBeyonce, IL Divo and Los Temerarios. Overthe past 25 years he has written and producedhits for international artists JulioIglesias, Christina Aguilera, Luis Miguel,Michael Bolton, Luis Fonsi, Jaci Velasquez,Cristian Castro, Marc Anthony, JoseFeliciano, Jennifer Peña, Pilar Montenegroand more. His work has garnered himnumerous gold and platinum records, multipleGrammy awards, a Dove award, andmultiple ASCAP Latin Songwriter of the Yearawards as well as Billboard’s Hot LatinTracks Producer of the Year award, whichhe has received at least four times.UMPG Latin America; Gloria Estefan;and Emilio Estefan, Jr., Chairman ofEstefan Enterprises, Inc. todayannounced the successful renewal ofan exclusive agreement to administerthe publishing interests of ForeignImported Productions & Publishing,Inc. ("FIPP"), Estefan MusicPublishing, Inc. ("EMPI"), worldrenowned, five-time Grammy Awardwinning singer/songwriter GloriaEstefan, and twelve-time GRAMMYwinningartist/writer/producer EmilioEstefan, Jr., for the world (excludingthe U.S. and Canada).The long-term deal between UMPG,the world’s leading music publishingcompanies, and the Estefan’s highlysuccessful independent music publishingcompanies, represents a consolidationof the Estefan’s publishingcompanies and Gloria Estefan’s publishingunder one roof.UMPG ANNOUNCES RECORD-BREAKING PARTICIPATIONFOR THE LATIN GRAMMYS®Including Best New Artist, Best Urban MusicAlbum, Best Female and Male Pop VocalAlbums, and many moreAward winners: Gustavo Santaolalla, JuanCampodonico, K.C. Porter, Leonel Garcia, MarcoAntonio Solis, Zeca Pagodinho and more.UMPG’s Daniela Mercury performed and Wisin &Yandel presented. Several UMPG songs were performedincluding the Ricky Martin classics“Lola” and “La Bomba.” KC Porter, who pennedsix of Ricky’s biggest hits, was one of first peopleRicky Martin thanked. For a full list of UMPG participation,visit: www.umpglatin.comOTHER NEW SIGNINGS:Victor “el Nasi,” Jose Gomez, DJ Joe,Mauricio Gasca, Christian Leuzzi, Locos PorJuana, Magnate and Latin Urban productionteam DNA comprised of Oddy & Puka.NEW RELEASE: JuanesLa Vida...Es un RaticoJuanes once again teams up with coproducerGustavo Santaolalla, double-Oscar/Grammy winner, for La Vida...Esun Ratico, the follow up to Juanes' globallymulti-platinum release Mi Sangre.BRAZILMarcelo C. Falcao,Managing DirectorUMPG Brazil has participationin many of thetop-selling albums. Among these areVanessa da Mata’s Sim, Ivete Sangalo’sAo Vivo No Marcana, Sandy & Junior’sAcustico MTV, and Maria Rita’s SambaMeu (the single, “Ta Perdoado” was writtenby UMPG’s Franco and ArlindoCruz). In addition to their many albumcuts, UMPG Brazil has placed songs inseveral film and TV projects.MEXICOYadira Moreno,Managing DirectorUMPG Mexico hassecured cuts on majorreleases including RBD, Timbiriche,Efrain, Horoscopos De Durango, VagonChicano, Grupo Madera, Banda BM3,Conjunto Primavera, and El Trono DeMexico. UMPG rocks the Mexican radiocharts with the top three slots. At No. 1is “Tu Y Yo Somos Uno Mismo” (LucaCarboni) off of Timbiriche’s newrelease. No. 2 is “Te Voy A Perder”(Leonel Garcia) the first single onAlejandro Fernadez’ record. At No. 3 isEnrique Iglesisas’ “Dimelo” (via BrianKidd). UMPG Mexico has also placedsongs on commercials for Nokia andFord and recently signed DLD followingthe release of their album Ventura.UMPG • 23

RONDOR+ CHART?NEWS + NEW RELEASESLance Freed,President, RondorLance.Freed@umusic.comRondor’s roster includes: Avril Lavigne, Mika, Kaiser Chiefs, PeterFrampton, Mark Knopfler, Al Green, Tom Petty, Emmylou Harris,Supertramp, Sly Jordan, D.O.C., Kwame, Underdog Entertainmentand more.MIKA GOES GLOBALMika’s debut album Life In Cartoon Motion is an international smash andhas sold over 3.6 million copies worldwide. In the U.K. the new single“Happy Ending” is still growing and is in the Top 10, making Mika one ofthe few debut artists to have four consecutive top ten singles from theiralbum in the U.K. The album has been certified Diamond in France and2x Platinum in the U.K. Synchronization licensing for the record in theU.S. includes a major ABC promo for Ugly Betty, using a special versionof his No. 1 U.K. hit of “Big Girls (You Are Beautiful),” titled “Hey BettyYou Are Beautiful.” Mika’s singles have sold more than 3.8 million digitaland physical copies. This debut record clearly establishes Mika as one ofthe world biggest international pop stars for 2007.The Best Damn ThingAvril Lavigne’s third album The BestDamn Thing Debuted at No. 1 and isnow approaching 1.4 million sold inthe U.S. with worldwide sales at 4.5million, making Avril Lavigne the bestselling female artist of the year. The singlesfrom this album include the end title from themovie Argon “Keep Holding On” and the No. 1Top 40 hit “Girlfriend.” Her current single, “When Your Gone” marks theeighth time Avril’s songs have reached the Top 40. The next single “Hot,”which she recently performed on the finale of the Canadian American Idol,will take Avril into 2008 when a U.S. tour is planned. Avril recently tookhome MTV Latin Awards for Song of the Year, “Girlfriend” and BestInternational Pop Artist. She has been nominated for Favorite Female Artistfor Pop or Rock for this year’s American Music Awards. Avril Lavigne hasnow sold 27 million copies of her first three albums.SLY “PYPER” JORDANMARIE DIGBYYouTube phenomenom Marie’ Digbyhas garnered much attention from theinternet success of her version ofRihanna’s R&B-pop hit “Umbrella,”which was viewed by 2.5 million timesonline. Local radio station Star 98.7picked up on its popularity and beganto spin the song. Articles in the WallStreet Journal, Los Angeles Times, andRolling Stone followed. The acoustic/alternative version connected with HotAC radio and is now climbing the chart. Her album, which wasproduced by Tom Rothrock for Hollywood Records, will besimultaneously released in the U.S. and Japan on February8th. Marie’ Digby was an artist development project initiated inour Rondor studios.Sly Jordan is co-writer of one of the year’s biggest domestic and international hits – Sean Kingston’s “Beautiful Girls.” The song spenteleven weeks in the Top 10 of the Billboard charts and another four weeks atop the charts in the UK. Internationally, “Beautiful Girls” wasNo. 1 in 18 countries.Sly is a writer on the Dr. Dre produced song, “Fire” on the 50 Cent release, Curtis. On Timbaland’s latest album release Timbaland PresentsShock Value, Sly co-wrote the song titled, “Bounce.” He also has Clyde Carson’s debut single, “Doin That.” Sly has also written on Dre’sDetox and has four co-writes on Dre’s artist, Tiffany (Aftermath), scheduled in the first quarter of 2008. Sly Jordan is working on a new projectwith Spitfire (Maloof/Interscope) in which he has the first single, “Hustle.” Sly has recently written singles with Poeboy/Atlantic recordingartist, Flo Rida and DTP artist, Shareefa.’24 • UMPG

PRODUCTION MUSICGary GrossWorldwide President,Universal Publishing Production MusicGary.Gross@umusic.comUniversal Publishing Production Music (UPPM) is the new Production Music Library group that was formed when the leadingproduction music catalogs of BMG were combined with the library businesses that UMPG already owned (MasterSource,acquired in 2007 and Universal Music Production Library, launched in 2006). The result is the undisputed leader in the industrywith more than 5000 CD's, 200,000 tracks and 130 employees worldwide serving out of dedicated offices in 13 differentcountries, with subpublishers in another 15 countries. UPPM serves the niche business that creates, produces and licensesmusic for use primarily as "background" or "mood" music for use in film/tv, advertising, broadcast, and corporate clients.Owning both the Master and Copyright for the composition, UPPM allows clients to license both in an easy one-stop shop.PRODUCTION TRACK OUTPERFORMSPOPULAR MUSIC ON LOCAL CHARTSUPPM Hong Kong first licensed the production track “My Love WillGet You Home” for a TV Magic II compilation (the best-sellingEnglish compilation that year). Recently, they placed the song inthe TV show “Heart of Greed” and have licensed the song for usein a UMG compilation With Love. With all of the activity, the songhas become one of the most sought-after English songs in HongKong, out-selling Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Maroon 5, and Linkin Parkon the MOOV charts. This is a historic moment for UPPM and thefirst time a production music track has topped the charts. Up nextfor this track: Andy Hui, named Best Male Recording Artist hasperformed the song and his label plans to release a BonusDVD. Priscilla Chan is also going to adapt the song inMandarin version.Killer TracksCELEBRATE A MILESTONEKiller Tracks, based in Beverly Hills, hasreleased its 200th CD Heroes featuringgrand-military, sports-hero and swashbuckling-adventurescores. Heroes wasrecorded live by an eighty-seven pieceorchestra, conducted by renownedorchestrator Matt Dunkley ('Pirates ofthe Caribbean: At World's End', 'LoveActually', 'Ray') and mixed by James T.Hill ('King Kong', 'The Sixth Sense').The Hottest Names in Contemporary Music areComposing for UMPLUMPL features production music by some of the hottest names incontemporary music responsible for the biggest releases today.UMPL continues to license music to Vivendi/Universal companiesincluding Vivendi Visual Entertainment, IMF, VU Games,NBCUniversal and Telemundo. New signings to the UMPL rosterinclude: The Sugarplum Fairies, Jim Brickman, Brian Culbertson,and Nashville’s Crew 22.KOKA Media Tracks used in the Buddha-BarTen Years CompilationThanks to his long time collaborationwith George V Records on theBuddha Bar compilations, PomponFinkelstein has used two tracksfrom KOKA 2270 that will appear inthe new two-CD box set and DVDcelebrating ten years of Buddha Barand its compilations. The Buddhabarcompilations have been bestsellersworldwide and have chalked up an impressive number ofGold records.KOKA Media is one of UPPM’s many international ProductionLibraries and is located in Paris, France.FIRSTCOM: CUSTOM MUSIC SERVICESFROM THE BEST COMPOSERS ANDMUSICIANS IN THE WORLDFirstCom, based in Dallas, Texas, offers custom music and producerservices for Film, Television, and Commercials throughFirstCom’s Custom Music Division. Drawing on our vast resourcesof Grammy and Emmy winning composers, FirstCom’s Creativeteam works directly with their clients to develop the perfectmusic theme, underscore or feature song for their next project.Clients can send a script, video, storyboard…or just an idea andthey will create the music to perfectly compliment their vision.MasterSourcescores for MTV and A&EMasterSource recently custom-created a half-dozen cues forMTV’s “Celebrity Rap Superstar” and over two dozen cues for“Gene Simmons’ Family Jewels” on A&E. In an interestingtwist, Gene produced two albums for the band Keel for whichMasterSource head Marc Ferrari was the co-lead guitarist backin the mid 1980s.UMPG • 25

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