Universal Attractions Agency

Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart (Benjamin Robert Bart, 1906–1968) in 1945. The New York City-based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen and Jeff Epstein.

The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.

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.

Notable present artists

 * After 7
 * Roy Ayers
 * Walter Beasley
 * Bell Biv DeVoe
 * Bobby Brown
 * J Anthony Brown
 * Tevin Campbell
 * The Chi-Lites
 * The Delfonics
 * DMX
 * The Dramatics
 * En Vogue
 * Johnny Gill
 * Heavy D
 * Howard Hewett
 * Jennifer Holliday
 * Chaka Khan
 * KRS-One
 * Donald Lawrence
 * Mary Mary
 * MC Hammer
 * Mos Def
 * Najee
 * The O'Jays
 * Phil Perry
 * Pieces of a Dream
 * Salt-N-Pepa
 * Slick Rick
 * Angie Stone
 * The Stylistics
 * The Sugarhill Gang
 * Keith Sweat
 * SWV
 * Too Short
 * Jimmy "JJ" Walker
 * CeCe Winans
 * Angela Winbush

Notable past artists

 * Charles Aznavour
 * Hank Ballard and The Midnighters
 * Chuck Berry
 * Tiny Bradshaw
 * James Brown & The Famous Flames
 * Arnett Cobb
 * The "5" Royales
 * Grateful Dead
 * Jimmy Lunceford
 * Little Willie John
 * The Ravens
 * Joe Tex
 * Dinah Washington
 * Cootie Williams

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