Universal Attractions Agency


Universal Attractions Agency is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart in 1949. The New York City–based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen and Jeff Epstein.
In business since 1949, UAA is located in New York City. The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.

History

In 1949, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.

Notable past artists


Hank Ballard and The Midnighters

The "5" Royales

Grateful Dead

James Brown & The Famous Flames

Little Willie John

Joe Tex

Tiny Bradshaw

Cootie Williams

Arnett Cobb

Dinah Washington

Chuck Berry

Charles Aznavour

The Ravens

Notable past agents

Dick Allen

Joe Marsolais

Dick Boone

Jack Fink

Harry Lineshetska

James Crawford

Deloris Rosayler

Marti Otelsburg

Lewis Dillon

Tammy Taylor

Notable present artists


MC Hammer

The Stylistics

The Chi-Lites

The O'Jays

Roy Ayers

Jennifer Holliday

Najee

Pieces of a Dream

Jimmy "JJ" Walker

DMX

Bobby Brown

KRS-One

Salt-N-Pepa

Keith Sweat

Johnny Gill

Phil Perry

Tevin Campbell

Slick Rick

Bell Biv DeVoe

Heavy D

Mos Def

The Sugarhill Gang

SWV

Too Short

CeCe Winans

Donald Lawrence

Mary Mary

The Delfonics

The Dramatics

Walter Beasley

En Vogue

J Anthony Brown

After 7

Angela Winbush

Chaka Khan

Howard Hewett