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Mandopop Star Zhang Signs Global Deal with UMG
4 Jun
Summary
- Jason Zhang, a top Chinese pop artist, signed a comprehensive deal with Universal Music.
- The agreement covers recorded music, artist management, and international strategy.
- Universal Music Group also made a strategic investment in a Thai music business.
Jason Zhang, a leading figure in Chinese-language pop music, has entered into a significant partnership with Universal Music Greater China. The comprehensive deal encompasses recorded music, artist management, live performance, and international strategy, working in conjunction with Zhang's personal label, Planet Culture. Zhang boasts a prolific career, having released over 17 albums and EPs and amassed more than 100 million social media followers.
This collaboration is set to support the next phase of Zhang's career, with a focus on introducing authentic Mandarin pop to audiences across Asia and globally. Zhang expressed his enthusiasm, highlighting Universal Music's understanding of Chinese musicians and its global network as key factors for his musical journey.
In a separate strategic move, Universal Music Group has invested in Solution One, a leading Thai music distribution and publishing company. Founded in 2001, Solution One offers a full suite of services, including distribution, publishing, production, licensing, and artist development. This investment underscores UMG's commitment to the vibrant Thai music market.
The partnership with Solution One is expected to enhance the global reach of Thai artists and intellectual property. Solution One's CEO, Karlcharn Kongkatong, sees this as a crucial step for Thai music, combining S1's expertise with UMG's worldwide network. Thailand's recorded music market is the largest in Southeast Asia.
