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Jeff Satur Signs with Universal Music Southeast Asia

Thai artist Jeff Satur has signed with Universal Music Southeast Asia, aiming to become the first global superstar from the T-Pop scene. With over two billion streams worldwide and hits like "Ghost" and "Fade," Satur will release his second album in 2027 followed by a stadium concert in Thailand and a world tour through 2028.

Jeff Satur Signs with Universal Music Southeast Asia
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Universal Music Southeast Asia (UM SEA), under Universal Music Group (UMG), the global leader in music entertainment, announced the signing of Jeff Satur, a Thai artist, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor widely recognized both in Thailand and internationally. This collaboration merges UMG's global music business network with one of Thailand's top artists, known for his distinctive vocals, songwriting, and production, with a fanbase stretching from Asia to the United States and Latin America. Jeff Satur's work has amassed over two billion combined streams worldwide from hits such as "Fade," "Ghost," "Dum Dum," "Hide," and "Black Tie." "Ghost" was named Thailand's most popular song of 2024 by IFPI Thailand and Spotify Thailand's Thai Song of the Year for 2024. His music is backed by numerous awards from Thailand's top music stages, and with UMG's global network, his work will reach even broader international audiences. Jeff Satur's international appeal is evident from his 2025 Red Giant Tour across Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Peru, plus two sold-out shows at Impact Arena in Thailand. In 2026, he became the first Thai artist to speak and perform at Global Spin Live at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, and appeared on Good Day New York on WNYW FOX 5 in New York City, underscoring global interest in his artistry. Following the signing, Jeff Satur plans to release his second studio album in Q2 2027, followed by his first solo stadium concert in Thailand, with a world tour slated for late 2027 through 2028. This world tour marks another milestone for him as a Thai artist on the global stage, building on his overseas concert experience and years of cultivated fanbase. Under the partnership, UM SEA will provide comprehensive international support as he expands his fanbase and builds his global profile, covering music development and artistic direction, marketing and communications strategy, audience expansion, world tour support, business opportunities, and collaborations with world-class producers and artists. Jeff Satur said, "In my career as an artist, the most important thing is finding a partner who truly understands my vision and helps bring my ideas to life while preserving my identity. I'm excited that Saturn will meet Universe and begin a new chapter without borders, because for me, music has always been a universal language." Adam Granite, Executive Vice President of Universal Music Group for Africa, Middle East, and Asia, said, "Jeff Satur is an outstanding artist, both in creativity and the charisma that connects with listeners at a global level."

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