Xavi Signs Publishing Deal With Universal Music
What's happening: Artist Xavi has signed a publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group, as reported by Variety on June 25. The deal places Xavi's songwriting catalog and future compositions under Universal's administration.
Universal adds a prominent Latin music songwriter to its roster at a moment of sustained growth in Latin streaming, extending its competitive advantage in a catalog segment where Sony and indie publishers are also active. What to watch: Universal's announcement of the first releases or sync placements under the new deal, which will signal how aggressively it activates the signing.