Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Exclusive World-wide Publishing Agreement With DJ Dirty Harry, co-writer of No. 1 single by Alicia Keyes, 'No One.'

Los Angeles, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Universal Music Publishing Group) - Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced today the signing of No. 1 producer/songwriter and mixtape legend, DJ Dirty Harry, to an exclusive, world-wide songwriter/co-publishing agreement.

DJ Dirty Harry currently has the No. 1 Hot 100 Airplay, No. 1 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, No. 1 Hot Adult R&B Airplay, and is in the Top 10 of the Hot 100 Singles and the Hot Digital Songs through his current work on Alicia Keys' "No One." Dirty Harry is part of the in-house production for Alicia Keys' production company, Krucial Keys, and from 2004 -2005 was the head of the A&R division for Krucial Keys. In addition to his work with Alicia Keys, Dirty Harry also has production credits with such artists as Nas, Run-DMC, and Method Man.

Dirty Harry's mix-tapes became so legendary on the streets of New York that world-renowned artists and celebrities sought him out for appearances on his mix-tapes. 50 Cent, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Nas, LL Cool J, Run DMC, Lauryn Hill, and Busta Rhymes are a few of the names that have collaborated with Dirty Harry. He was the recipient of the Justo's Mixtape Brucie Bee/Starchild Achievement Award, which honors lifetime achievements for DJ's and received a "Mix-tape of the Year Award" from Vibe and XXL. Dirty Harry won the Justo's Mixtape Award for his "2Pac: Rap Phenomenon" mix-tape (in collaboration with DJ Green Lantern and DJ Vlad).

Represented by attorney Ian Waldon, DJ Dirty Harry is among the impressive hit-makers in UMPG's roster, which includes such songwriters/producers as: T-Pain, Ne-Yo, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent, Swizz Beatz, Common, Chris Brown, Jill Scott, Chamillionaire, Nas, Chad Hugo (Neptunes), Nelly, UGK, Dre & Vidal, Cool & Dre, Nisan Stewart, Carnival Beats, R Kelly, Ivan & Carvin, Mark Batson, Sturken & Rogers, and Ron Feemster, among many others.