Maroon 5, Tove Lo, KIDDO, and Zara Larsson collaborators, the GRAMMY award-winning and platinum-certified Swedish producer duo JIM OUMA have signed a global publishing deal with BMG. JIM OUMA is the newest artist project of Tobias “Astma” Jimson and Michel “Rocwell” Flygare, the team behind international smash hit ‘Pumpin Blood’.

The signing comes shortly after the release of the duo’s recent single ‘Stay This Way’ in collaboration with rising Swedish R&B sensation Zikai, featuring US-singer/songwriter Kes Kross.

Albert Slendebroek, BMG Managing Director Scandinavia said, “We are very excited that JIM OUMA have chosen BMG to represent their publishing and join our global roster of songwriter clients. The deal marks the first big step on sharpening BMG’s profile and expanding its business in the Nordic countries”

The producer duo said, “2020 was the beginning of JIM OUMA and we're excited to start this next chapter together with BMG. We are looking forward to working with Linnéa and the BMG team around the world – big things ahead!”

Linnéa Berg, BMG Head of A&R Publishing Scandinavia said, “I have followed their careers and strong development with great respect. With their outstanding qualities and unique sound, they create genre-crossing magic. We are honored and excited to start creating synergies and collaborations together!”

Jonathan Palmer, BMG SVP Creative Synch US said, “Welcome to BMG, JIM OUMA! This team has created a string of compelling songs that are ideal for synch. I’m excited to work with them and take it to another level.”

Jimson and Flygare gained first success with their band NONONO and their 2013 international smash hit ‘Pumpin Blood’, peaking at number 22 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. Today, the duo is best known for its award-winning collaborations with artists such as Maroon 5, Tove Lo, Zara Larsson, KIDDO, Madonna, and many more.