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Progetto emPOWER

Universal Production Music
8 July 2026

emPOWER

emPOWER  è un'iniziativa globale di Universal Production Music che ha lo scopo di generare maggiori opportunità per gli artisti neri, dando risalto al racconto della musica nera e sottolineandone la presenza nella Production Music. Autenticità, responsabilità e inclusione sono al centro del nostro impegno globale.

Gli album della serie

Power To The People
Power To The People

EVO

In celebration of Black History Month, Firstcom Music presents "Power To The People" - a project featuring exclusively Black producers, artists and songwriters. This album includes a mix of Pop, R&B & Hip Hop songs which send a message of equality, diversity, empowerment, pride and confidence. Produced by Alexander Hitchens & Charles "Chizzy" Stephens. Performed by: Sharde, Mayila Jones, Brandon Lowe, PRKR, N.E.P.H.E.W, Newland & Amber Dión

Power To The People 2
Power To The People 2

EVO

In celebration of Black History Month, UPM presents Power To The People 2. An annual project featuring exclusively Black creators. This year's album spans multiple genres - from Afrobeat to R&B to Punk and Hip Hop. Each song tells an honest story, unique to the individual human experience & we are honored to have this opportunity to uplift Black voices. Produced by Troi Irons, Alex Hitchens & Chizzy Stephens. Performances by Shardé, S.O., SAINT RONIL, Fuego Bentley, PRKR, Mayila Jones & more!

Power To The People 3
Power To The People 3

EVO

In celebration of Black History Month, UPM presents Power To The People 3. An annual project featuring exclusively Black creators with the purpose of creating space for Black storytelling and spotlighting the importance of representation in music & the world. This year's album is incredibly diverse in genre from Gospel, Boom Bap/Drill/Trap Hip Hop, Afrobeat & R&B. Produced and Performed by Alexander Hitchens, Brandon Lowe, Shardé, Yel, Kaien Cruz, Malcolm, S.O., Eclipse Darkness & TOPP.

Power To The People 4
Power To The People 4

EVO

In celebration of Black History Month, UPM presents Power To The People 4. An annual project featuring all Black creators with the purpose of amplifying Black voices and creating space for Black storytelling. This series spotlights the importance of representation in Production Music. This year's album is a mix of Afropop, R&B and Hip Hop featuring all female and non-binary Black artists. Produced by UPM favorite, Alex Hitchens and performed by: Shardé, Kaien Cruz, Mayila Jones, YEL & Bri Biase.

“Il tessuto di questo Paese è fatto di fili nero-marroni: dalla cultura africana pre-schiavista, agli orrori della prigionia e della sottomissione, per arrivare alla risalita dalla schiavitù e al raggiungimento di incredibili conquiste. È importante imparare da tutte le lezioni del passato per poterci muovere verso la guarigione, il ripristino, l'orgoglio e la crescita continui.“

Alexander Hitchens (producer, compositore, scrittore)

Our Life Is Our Music

“La storia dei neri è la storia d'America. Non si può dire di conoscere la storia americana senza conoscere e studiare la storia dei neri e come la storia dell'America continua a influenzare i neri americani.“

Charles "Chizzy" Stevens III (producer e songwriter)

Musica nera autentica

Giddy Up!
Giddy Up!

EVO

Power To The People Presents: Giddy Up! Americana/Country with a twist, written predominately by Black artists.

Highlight Tapes Vol. 2
Highlight Tapes Vol. 2

Chronic Trax

GRAMMY Award winning, Billboard charting artist Derek Minor and Reflection Music Group return with Highlight Tapes Vol. 2, a collection of hard hitting, anthemic hip-hop/trap songs perfect for sports and promos.

Trap Queens
Trap Queens

Front Runners

100% HER Presents: Trap Queens. Trap & Hip Hop Top 40 songs produced, written and performed exclusively by women. Featuring Cabri, GAL, Abby T & Vali.4

Hip Hop Trailers 2
Hip Hop Trailers 2

Front Runners

Volume 2 of these epic, hard-hitting Trap & Hip Hop songs with a big screen, hybrid trailer sound. Dripping in adrenaline, swagger and cinematic edge. Pounding drums, driving percussion and explosive hooks make these tracks perfect for Sports, Trailers, Promos and more. Produced by Alex Hitchens featuring artists S.O., Dre Murray, YEL, Evan Ford, Cory Ard Bumps INF & Shepherd

UK emPOWER Albums

Factual Underscores 10
Factual Underscores 10

Atmosphere

Created as part of the Power to the People UK initiative, opening access for Black composers in the production music space, Factual Underscores 10 blends pulsing rhythms, minimal textures, and controlled atmospheres. Designed for crime documentaries, the album moves from slow-burn unease to methodical momentum.

Devotion - Body & Soul
Devotion - Body & Soul

Focus Music

Neo Soul, Afrobeat, R&B and Dub. Tight grooves, warm bass and analogue production with a soulful spirit and charismatic sound.

Altri album di artisti neri

House Anthems
House Anthems

Chronic Trax

Step into the groove and vibe with House Anthems. House beats with a hip-hop/r&b twist featuring male and female vocals.

Hybrid Trailer Beats
Hybrid Trailer Beats

SEE

Dramatic and bold orchestral / hip-hop hybrid beats. Perfect for TV promos, news, and movie trailers. Live strings recorded at Bastyr University.

Get Up Now!
Get Up Now!

Chronic Trax

Contemporary R&B, Funk and Hip-Hop songs featuring female and male vocals. Straight from the dancefloor right to your speakers! Vibey, cool and funky feels.

“Qualsiasi genere, qualsiasi suono, qualsiasi cosa mi parla, sono sempre alla ricerca di ispirazione per la mia arte. Mescolo Gospel e Alternative, fondo l'Hip Hop con la musica classica.“

Derek Minor (rapper, cantautore, producer, imprenditore, attore)

Sync With Purpose

Universal Production Music 8 July 2026

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