2. Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American global music corporation that is a subsidiary of the French media
conglomerate Vivendi. UMG's global corporate headquarters are in Santa Monica, California. It is
considered one of the "Big Three" record labels, along with Sony Music and Warner Music Group.
They have over 1700 artists signed with them. Furthermore, Universal Music Group co-developed Vevo, a
site designed for music videos inspired by Hulu.com, which similarly, will allow for free, ad-supported
streaming of music videos and other music content.
Who they have signed:
• Taylor Swift
• Lady Gaga
• Selena Gomez
• Kanye West
• Lana Del Rey
3. Sony Music
Sony Music Entertainment is an American music company owned by Sony that is incorporated as a general
partnership of Sony Music Holdings Inc. through Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Corporation
of America. The company was first founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed
Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938
Sony Music UK is owned and operated by Sony Music Entertainment in the United Kingdom. Since 2014,
Jason Iley has been Chairman and CEO of Sony Music UK. Though owned by Sony Music Entertainment,
Sony Music UK has standalone operations in the UK to promote musicians within the UK.
Who they have signed:
• Beyonce
• Shakira
• Britney Spears
• The Chainsmokers
4. Atlantic Records
Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American major record label
founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegün and Herb Abramson. Over its first 20 years of operations,
Atlantic Records earned a reputation as one of the most important American independent recording labels
– specializing in jazz, R&B and soul recordings by African – American artists.
In 2004, Atlantic Records and its sister label Elektra Records merged into Atlantic Records Group. Craig
Kallman is currently the chairman of Atlantic Records
Who they have signed:
• Ed Sheeran
• Bruno Mars
• Wiz Khalifa
• Twenty One Pilots
