# ElevenLabs and Universal Music Group partner on AI music platform

The multi-year deal establishes a platform for fans to remix participating artists' tracks and add personalized vocals while compensating creators.

- The platform in development will operate separately from ElevenLabs' Music API and ElevenMusic generation app.
- ElevenLabs will also build AI audio creation tools directly for artists and songwriters.
- The agreement marks ElevenLabs' first partnership with a major music label.

## Why it matters

UMG artists and songwriters gain a licensed framework to monetize fan-made AI remixes and vocal interactions.

## Sources

- [ElevenLabs: ElevenLabs and Universal Music Group enter strategic agreement](https://elevenlabs.io/blog/umg)

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Summarized by dstilled on 2026-09-10. https://dstilled.ai/story/965661a3-c776-4fd0-b082-dd4828e299f9