Universal Music Publishing Group indicators an unique, world administration settlement with singing-songwriting legend Yusuf / Cat Stevens.
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has introduced the signing of influential UK singer-songwriter, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, to an unique, world administration settlement. Stevens has created a number of the most enduring songs in common music canon, together with timeless tracks like “Wild World,” “Father and Son,” “Moonshadow,” and “The Wind.” He has bought over 100 million information and amassed over 2 billion streams, in addition to the honors of being inducted into each the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
“‘Tea for the Tillerman’ and ‘Teaser and the Firecat’ stand the test of time. Songs from both albums do what great music is supposed to do — they make us feel deeply,” stated Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of UMPG. “It’s a privilege to be able to work with Yusuf and Yoriyos and the entire UMPG global team to introduce these incredible songs to new generations.”
“This is the first time the publishing catalog has been united under one roof with the master catalog since Chris Blackwell’s Island Records years,” added Yoriyos Adamos (pictured left), son and supervisor of Yusuf (pictured middle). “I was really excited about teaming up with Jody and Mike after our initial discussions. We share a dynamic vision and are all committed to supporting Yusuf’s music and his timeless message of peace.”
Mike McCormack (pictured proper), Managing Director at UMPG UK, stated: “Yusuf is one of the greatest British singer/songwriters of his generation, solely writing such ubiquitous songs as ‘Wild World,’ ‘First Cut is the Deepest,’ ‘Father and Son,’ ‘Moonshadow,’ ‘Lady D’Arbanville,’ and ‘The Wind,’ as well as a couple of the best LPs of the 70s in ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ and ‘Teaser and the Firecat.’ Both Jody and I have been fans of his music and songwriting for decades and have been working for many years to bring Yusuf’s catalog to UMPG UK. In January this year, that dream finally came true.”
Years in the past, Yusuf stepped away from the mainstream music business to dedicate himself to a lifetime of service by means of training and charity, a observe that has seen him obtain worldwide recognition for his work in Humanitarian Relief. He made a return to music in 2003, the place he continued to make use of his platform to unfold his lifelong message of peace. Most lately, he carried out at Glastonbury in 2023 to an viewers of over 100,000.
