Exceleration-Reach deal announced amid Reach's undisclosed lawsuit against UMG's Capitol CMG

Exceleration Music's partnership with Reach Records, announced August 11, gives the Atlanta-based Christian hip-hop label worldwide distribution via Redeye Worldwide. The announcement makes no reference to Reach's ongoing litigation against UMG's Capitol CMG, the Universal distribution arm that has historically handled Christian music. The deal covers music released from 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.