The music industry mainstay will oversee business development and marketing, among other responsibilities.
The deal to give UMG digital distribution rights to HYBE labels will last for 10 years.
Also this week: PPL establishes presence in India, KIDZ BOP re-ups with Live Nation and more.
DSTRO7 will exclusively distribute releases from González's Tamarindo Rekordsz and del Villar's DEL Records, which boasts Eslaban Armado on its roster.
The full-service music company wants to give labels and artists the "competitive edge to succeed."
UMG Commercial Services will handle BMG's vinyl and CD distribution starting in April 2024 as the companies explore "joining forces" in other areas.
The Ty Dolla $ign collaboration will be Ye’s first release since his antisemitic comments last year.
The deal includes Redeye's in-house labels Yep Roc and Sundazed as well as its publishing company, Riff City Sounds.
The LA-based distribution and payment company said it will offer more advances to artists who use their catalogs for backing.
Also this week: ADA Worldwide signs a distribution pact with Rostrum Records, Warner Music partners with kids' audio platform Yoto and more.
