UMG reported growth in nearly all segments -- physical excluded -- with recorded music revenues up 10.1% and publishing revenues up 6.9%.
Both companies have released statements taking a stand against antisemitism following the rapper's recent remarks.
The "Super Gremlin" rapper plans to drop Kutthroat Bill: Vol 1 later this month.
Nureni replaces Moe Hamzeh, who helped launch WMME five years ago.
The deal includes Dirtybird's back catalog and all future releases, with EMPIRE now handling distribution and publishing for the San Francisco-based imprint.
The proto-punk icon will release the first single from the LP on Oct. 28.
The MC will release her debut studio album, 'Island 54', in 2023.
"They’ve got spot-on musical instincts," says the label's president.
"Radio is a long game," says Atlantic's evp of black music promotion Kevin Holiday.
The partnership is the latest example of a major teaming up with a regional Mexican label to help propel the genre.
