Walter Jones

A respected publishing A&R executive, Jones joined UMPG in 2017 as VP, Creative and quickly built an outstanding track record of signing and developing top talent. He has been instrumental in building UMPG’s stellar songwriting roster and serves as publishing A&R for top artists including H.E.R., Quavo, Lil Baby, Metro Boomin, Lil Yachty, CuBeatz, Quay Global, City Girls and more.

Before joining UMPG, Jones boasted a blockbuster list of signings from throughout his career including Alessia Cara, ASAP Rocky, Kid Ink, OT Genesis, G-Eazy, MadeinTYO, ASAP Ferg, Pusha T, and DJ Marley Water. In 2019, Jones earned his first Grammy Award for co-producing H.E.R.’s Album of the Year.