Universal Attractions Agency
Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart (Benjamin Robert Bart, 1906–1968) [1] in 1945. The New York City-based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen[2] and Jeff Epstein.
| Type | Private | 
|---|---|
| Founded | New York, New York (1945) | 
| Headquarters | Midtown Manhattan (United States) | 
Key people  | Jeff Allen, Co-Owner Jeff Epstein, Co-Owner  | 
| Website | http://www.universalattractions.com | 
The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.[3][4]
History
    
In 1945, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.[5][6][7][8]
Notable present artists
    
- After 7
 - Roy Ayers
 - Walter Beasley
 - Bell Biv DeVoe
 - Bobby Brown
 - J Anthony Brown
 - Tevin Campbell
 - The Chi-Lites[2]
 - The Delfonics
 - DMX
 - The Dramatics[2]
 - En Vogue
 - Johnny Gill
 - Heavy D
 - Howard Hewett
 - Jennifer Holliday[9]
 - Chaka Khan
 - KRS-One
 - Donald Lawrence
 - Mary Mary
 - MC Hammer[10]
 - Mos Def
 - Najee
 - The O'Jays
 - Phil Perry
 - Pieces of a Dream
 - Salt-N-Pepa
 - Slick Rick
 - Angie Stone
 - The Stylistics[11]
 - The Sugarhill Gang
 - Keith Sweat
 - SWV
 - Too Short
 - Jimmy "JJ" Walker
 - CeCe Winans
 - Angela Winbush
 
Notable past artists
    
    
Notable past agents
    
- Dick Allen
 - Dick Boone
 - James Crawford
 - Lewis (Chet) Dillon
 - Jack Fink
 - Harry Lineshetska
 - Joe Marsolais
 - Larry Myers
 - Marti Otelsburg
 - Deloris Rosayler
 - Tammy Taylor
 
References
    
- Gulla, Bob (2008). "Icons of R & B and soul : an encyclopedia of the artists who revolutionized rhythm". Greenwood Press. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-08807-0. OCLC 230807722. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
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 - "James Brown: Behind The Scenes Of A Legendary Career At UAA". www.pollstar.com/. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
 - "Doowopcafe.net".
 - "James Brown Biography". Rolling Stone.
 - CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles
 - James Brown Biography
 - "JENNIFER HOLLIDAY | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
 - "★ M.C. Hammer Address". www.fanmail.biz. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
 - "Booking Information - THE STYLISTICS". www.thestylistics.org. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
 - "James Brown". www.history-of-rock.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
 - "%22universal attractions%22 %22ben bart%22 - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
 - "Artifact: Fax It Loud". NYMag.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
 - "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - the Ravens". Archived from the original on 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
 - Gulla, Bob (2008-01-01). Icons of R&B and Soul: Ray Charles ; Little Richard ; Fats Domino ; Ruth Brown ; LaVern Baker ; Sam Cooke ; Jackie Wilson ; Etta James ; Ike and Tina Turner ; The Isley Brothers ; James Brown. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313340451.
 
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