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Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced the launch of Tuff Gong Collective (TGC), a new joint venture with Cedella Marley, the CEO of the Bob Marley Group of Companies.
An official press release stated that TGC is a “global partnership that encompasses new film and television projects, as well as recorded music from artists signed through the venture.”
TGC will be overseen by Cedella Marley – the first born of Bob and Rita Marley, and an award-winning recording artist, producer, author and fashion designer. She serves as the CEO of the Bob Marley Group Of Companies, Director of the Bob Marley Foundation and oversees Marley Holdings. In 2014, Cedella was appointed global ambassador to the Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s Women’s Football Program to support the team’s advancement to the Women’s World Cup in Canada.
Music Business Worldwide
April 20, 2021
Universal Music Group (UMG) has launched the Tuff Gong Collective (TGC), a new joint venture with Cedella Marley.
TGC is a global partnership that encompasses new film and television projects, as well as recorded music from artists signed through the venture.
TGC will be overseen by award-winning recording artist, producer, author and fashion designer Cedella Marley – the first born of Bob and Rita Marley.
She serves as the CEO of the Bob Marley Group of Companies, Director of the Bob Marley Foundation and oversees Marley Holdings.
In 2014, Marley was appointed Global Ambassador to the Reggae Girlz, Jamaica’s Women’s Football Program to support the team’s advancement to the Women’s World Cup in Canada.
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“Darcus informed us of his decision to return to the U.K. for personal reasons and to pursue new career opportunities there,” the statement reads. “We fully support his decision and we are thankful to Darcus for his many contributions to Island Records throughout the years.”
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Billboard tapped execs from across the industry including individuals at Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, Peloton, AWAL, EMPIRE, Universal Music Group and more to get a sneak peak at wish lists this year. Below are some of the innovative, music-inspired gifts currently saved in the carts of top industry leaders.