UMG Philippines
Type | Subsidiary |
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Universal Music Philippines (outside Philippine territory) | |
Industry | Music |
Predecessor |
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Founded | 1993 |
Headquarters | 12th Floor, The Podium West Tower, 12 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila[1][2] |
Key people | Enzo Valdez (Managing Director)[3] |
Parent | Universal Music Group |
Divisions |
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Website | umgph umusic |
UMG Philippines Inc.[1] is a record label based in the Philippines and served as its regional branch of the multinational music corporation, Universal Music Group.[4] Formerly known as MCA Music, the record label previously retained the MCA name on legal purposes because of a trademark dispute with an unrelated label known as Universal Records, which preempted the rights to the word "Universal" for recorded music in the Philippines. However, the company adopted the moniker "MCA/Universal", just like the US home video unit of Universal Pictures from 1990 to 1997, to simplify identification, even though no formal "Universal" branding is exercised. Despite the naming, the label is known outside the Philippines as Universal Music Philippines.[5][6]
The record label then changed to its current name on November 3, 2021.[7]
History
PolyCosmic Records was formed in 1993 as a joint venture between PolyGram Music Group (Universal Music Group's predecessor, which has 30% of the company's stocks) and a consortium of local businessmen including Dr. James G. Dy (founding chairman of Dyna Products, Inc., which was the local distributor of PolyGram before) and Cosmic Records, another local company founded in 1992 by Ramon Chuaying. Universal Records - which would later be involved in the trademark dispute with this company - had the distribution rights, and Chuaying (who is now an executive at Universal) was the company's first CEO.[8] In 1998, PolyGram N.V. was purchased by Seagram's[9] and was merged into MCA Inc.,[10] and PolyGram Music Group was merged with MCA Music Entertainment to become Universal Music Group.[11][12] After the merger, PolyCosmic Records was reincorporated as MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). In 2006, Ricky Ilacad was named the managing director and CEO.[13][14]
MCA Music has a partnership with Smart Communications, Inc. to make music downloads available to phone users via music service Spinnr.[15]
In 2020, UMG formally appointed Sindikato Management founder and former Sony Music Philippines A&R consultant Enzo Valdez as managing director, replacing Ilacad.[3] The same year, UMG launched Def Jam Philippines and Island Records Philippines.[16][17] In 2021, UMG signed a distribution agreement with Off the Record, a local independent label owned by Ilacad.
On November 3, 2021, after 23 years as MCA Music Inc., the record label was renamed as UMG Philippines Inc.[1] On the same day, UMG Philippines formally launched its digital consumer-facing brand known as UMUSIC Philippines (umusic.ph).[7]
On July 8, 2022, UMG launched its third label Republic Records Philippines.[18]
Artists (past and present)
UMG Philippines (formerly MCA Music)
- 1:43[19]
- Akafellas
- Johnny Alegre
- Gabby Alipe
- AM/FM[20]
- Nicole Laurel Asensio[21][22]
- Autotelic
- Bassilyo
- Chicosci
- The Dawn
- Jason Dy
- Jerry Dexter
- JC Regino
- Kyle Echarri
- Miguel Escueta
- Fazura[23]
- Pops Fernandez
- Shane Filan
- Barbie Forteza
- Franco
- Jensen and The Flips
- Lyca Gairanod
- Tricia Garcia
- Solenn Heussaff
- DJ JOSH
- Kjwan
- Krissy and Ericka
- Juan Karlos Labajo
- The Lamars
- Kris Lawrence
- Tanya Markova
- MilesExperience
- Jim Paredes
- Pedicab
- Richard Poon
- Pupil
- Veronica and I[24]
- Sabrina
- Jessica Sanchez
- Side A
- Jona Soquite[25]
- SouthFM
- Square One
- Edray Teodoro
- Vanjoss Bayaban
- Urbandub
- Nyoy Volante
- Mitoy Yonting
- Jim Cummings
Def Jam Philippines
- VVS Collective
- Fateeha
- DonWilson
- SCYE
- Max Dylan
- Tommie King
- Tiffany Lhei
- EURIEKA
- JMara
- Gabrang
- King Promdi
- 8 Ballin'
- Jano
Island Records Philippines
- 10 a.m. Departure
- Ang Bagong Luto ni Enriquez
- Blaster Silonga
- Cheats
- Chen Pangan
- Ciudad
- Dia Mate
- Elise Huang
- Fern.
- Firegod
- Hannah + Gabi
- Hey June!
- Jeiven
- Juan Karlos
- Lala Vinzon
- One Click Straight
- Over October
- Sepia Times
- Smow
- The Sundown
- THEA
- Us-2 Evil-0
- Zild Benitez
Republic Records Philippines
Off the Record (distribution only)
- Alexa Ilacad
- Dani Idea
- Jensen Gomez
- No Lore
- Rienne
See also
- Universal Music Group
- Universal Records (Philippines)
- Dyna Music
- PolyEast Records
- Sony Music Philippines
References
- ^ a b c "PRIVACY POLICY". UMG Philippines. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Contact Us | Universal Music Publishing Group". Retrieved 13 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Enzo Valdez appointed Managing Director of Universal Music Philippines". Music Business Worldwide. 12 May 2020.
- ^ Reyes, Francis (June 7, 2017). "MCA Music Announces Super Sale on Select Vinyl Records and Imported CDs". Billboard Philippines. Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ "MCA Music". Jazz Near You. Philippines. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ Hombach, Jean-Pierre (2012). Elton John. UK. ISBN 9781471611865. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ a b @UMUSICPH (November 3, 2021). "Ultra-exciting Experiences, Unli Fun, This is all about U #UMUSICPH 🌏🚀🤳🎢" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Gorospy, Marc (July 10, 1993). "PolyGram in Philippines Venture". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ "Seagram buys PolyGram from Philips for $10.6bn". The Independent. UK. May 21, 1998. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ Jeffrey, Don (May 30, 1998). "P'Gram Accepts Seagram Bid". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Universal Music shake-up". The Times. UK. January 15, 1999.
- ^ White, Adam (June 6, 1998). "Key Role Seen For Larsen In 'UniGram'". Billboard. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ "Music Maverick Ricky Ilacad Named Managing Director, MCA Music Philippines". Universal Music Group. Hong Kong. April 28, 2006. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ Ho, Vanessa (February 14, 2017). "Universal Music Philippines CEO shares upcoming plans for 2017". Music Asia. China. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ Desiderio, Louella D. (December 18, 2015). "Smart renews partnership with MCA Music". The Philippine Star. Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ Billboard Staff (May 12, 2020). "UMG Taps Enzo Valdez to Lead Philippines Operations". Billboard. Retrieved Dec 13, 2020.
- ^ Paine, Andre (July 24, 2020). "UMG launches Island Records Philippines". Music Week. Retrieved Dec 13, 2020.
- ^ Abanes, Mariel (9 July 2022). "Republic Records launches in the Philippines with Zack Tabudlo, Darren Espanto and more artists on roster". NME. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
- ^ "OPM boy band 1:43 releases second album". The Philippine Star. October 7, 2012. Retrieved July 31, 2017.
- ^ Team Orange (June 12, 2018). "MCA Music's Newly Signed Boyband AM/FM Releases First Single "Playtime"". Orange Magazine. Philippines. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
- ^ Reyes, Francis (February 21, 2017). "Nicole Asensio to Perform in Barcelona This Week". Billboard Philippines. Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ "Nicole debuts as recording artist". Manila Standard. Philippines. December 12, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ Reyes, Francis (November 25, 2016). "Malaysian Star Fazura Records Song With AWIT Awards Nominee Jason Dy". Billboard Philippines. Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ "Veronica and I - "Hello Tears"". Billboard Philippines. Aug 24, 2017. Retrieved Aug 28, 2017.
The week's almost over, so you deserve to relax! Unwind with MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines)'s newly signed pop duo Veronica and I and their take on CATTSKI's "Hello Tears".
- ^ Lastrilla, Gary Ann (July 30, 2017). "Jona Soquite wins The Voice Teens". Push.com.ph. Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Republic Records launches in the Philippines with Zack Tabudlo, Darren Espanto and more artists on roster". NME. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
- ^ Villegas, Emmie (February 9, 2017). "ARE YOU A CERTIFIED DARRENATIC?". Billboard Philippines. Philippines. Retrieved July 30, 2017.