Universal Music Group has expanded its partnership with Grammy-winning producer Daniel Nigro’s Amusement Records label.<\/p>\n
According to the official announcement, under the new agreement, Amusement will operate as a “central label venture” within UMG, with new artist signings able to partner across UMG\u2019s “global family of labels.”<\/p>\n
The expansion follows the success of Chappell Roan\u2019s debut album,\u00a0The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,<\/em> which was signed to Amusement and released via Island Records.<\/p>\n UMG’s newly-expanded partnership with Nigro also builds upon his long-term relationship with Olivia Rodrigo, a Geffen\/Interscope artist. (Island and Geffen\/Interscope are both UMG labels.)<\/p>\n In making the announcement, Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO, Sir Lucian Grainge<\/strong> said: \u201cDaniel embodies the type of creative brilliance and entrepreneurial spirit that is at the heart of UMG.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m so pleased to embark on this next chapter in our successful relationship, and I can\u2019t wait to hear the culture shaping music and artists Daniel will bring next to our global family.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cDaniel embodies the type of creative brilliance and entrepreneurial spirit that is at the heart of UMG.”<\/p>\n Sir Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Daniel Nigro added: \u201cAfter 6 years of working almost exclusively with the various labels\/artists under Universal, it made perfect sense to make the relationship more formal.<\/p>\n “I want Amusement Records to be a place where artists can feel comfortable growing and developing at their own pace but with all the real resources needed to thrive and succeed.<\/p>\n “Also, a place where I can have the freedom to help choose the right team each time for the artist. I know in my heart that the people at Universal understand this, and I am beyond excited about what’s to come.\u201d<\/p>\n \n