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Universal Music Latin Entertainment

February 16, 2024

Universal Music Latin Entertainment, a division of Universal Music Group, is a record company specialized in producing and distributing Latin music in Mexico, the United States, and Puerto Rico. UMLE includes famous Latin music labels such as Universal Music Latino, Fonovisa Records, Universal Music Mexico, Capitol Latin, Machete Music and Disa Records.[1]

Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Parent companyUniversal Music Group
Founded2008; 16 years ago (2008)
Distributor(s)Self-Distributed
(In the US)
Universal Music Group
(Outside the US)
GenreLatin music
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles, California
Official websiteUniversalMusica.com

The record company was created in 2008 with the acquisition of Univision Music Group and combining it with Universal Music's top Latin artists, along with much of the Latin back catalog of UMG.[2]

Labels edit

Univision Records (2001–2008) edit

Launched mid 2001, Univision Records already had an impressive artist roster:[citation needed] Anasol, Pilar Montenegro, Anaís, Jennifer Peña, Graciela Beltrán, Iman, Los Forasteros, Daniel René, and most recently Mexican Ranchero music icon, Pepe Aguilar.

  • In 2003, Jennifer Peña became the only female artist nominated for a Grammy in the "Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album" category.
  • The label was dissolved in May 2008 with Univision Music Group being acquired.

Fonovisa Records edit

Acquired in 2002 back then by Univision Music Group, Fonovisa is the largest Regional Mexican label in the music industry[citation needed] and since 1984 has launched major Latin stars into international markets and mainstream America.

Disa Records edit

Disa Records is the second largest Regional-Mexican label after Fonovisa.[citation needed] It was owned by the Chávez family of Monterrey until June 2001, when Univision acquired 50% of Disa from the Chávez family. In November 2006 Univision acquired the other 50% of the label making it a subsidiary of Univision Music Group.

  • Disa represents over 50 artists, many of which are household names in Spanish-language music, including Palomo, Los Angeles Azules, Grupo Bryndis, Liberación, El Poder del Norte, and most recently, renowned Mexican actress and singer, Aracely Arámbula.

Machete Music edit

Machete Music includes the top reggaeton artists from Puerto Rico and Latin artists from all over the world. Artists like Akwid, Wisin & Yandel, Ivy Queen, Daddy Yankee, Don Omar, Molotov, and others.

Universal Music Latino edit

Formed in 1997,[3] Universal Music Latino includes top artists from the Latin music genre, including Lucero, Tono Rosario, music group Belanova, music artists Belinda, Luis Fonsi, Enrique Iglesias, Juanes, Olga Tañón, David Bisbal, Paulina Rubio, and recently Dulce María. PolyGram Latino merged with Universal Music Latino after Universal Music Group's acquisition of PolyGram.[4] In 2006 UML with Vene Music started Siente Music. Canadian born artist Nelly Furtado and Miami rapper Pitbull have also joined Universal to release a Spanish album.

Capitol Latin edit

Following Universal Music Group's acquisition of EMI Music in 2012, Capitol Latin was merged with UMLE. The label includes artists that were signed on at the time of the acquisition.[5]

Aftercluv Dance Lab edit

A label which focuses mainly on the electronic music Latin audience. Launched in 2014, musical acts that have signed on to the label include Cher Lloyd, 3Ball MTY, Juan Magan, Atellagali, Marcelo Cic, and Buraka Som Sistema.[6]

Defunct labels edit

List of artists on UMLE edit

This is a list of artist currently signed on to Universal Music Latin Entertainment.[7]

List of former artists on UMLE edit

These are artists who were formerly signed on to either Universal Music Latin Entertainment or Universal Music Latino.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Cobo, Leila (January 27, 2016). "Universal Music Latin America Announces New Posts, Reshuffles Execs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
  2. ^ Cobo, Leila (May 6, 2008). "Universal Music Latin Appoints Top Execs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  3. ^ Lannert, John (Dec 19, 1998). "P'Gram Execs Take Lead in Latin America". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 51. Prometheus Global Media. p. 78. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ Lannert, John (December 26, 1998). "Sony Sweeps U.S. Latino Market in '98". Billboard. Vol. 110, no. 52. p. 52. ISSN 0006-2510.
  5. ^ Universal Music Latin Entertainment Announces Key Senior Appointments in Mexico, Latin America January 29, 2013 Billboard.com
  6. ^ Cobo, Leila (December 3, 2014). "Universal Launches New Latin EDM Label Aftercluv Dance Lab". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  7. ^ "Artistas". Universal Music Group. Retrieved 4 August 2014.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Universal Music Latin Entertainment's channel on YouTube

February 16, 2024
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Universal Music Latin Entertainment a division of Universal Music Group is a record company specialized in producing and distributing Latin music in Mexico the United States and Puerto Rico UMLE includes famous Latin music labels such as Universal Music Latino Fonovisa Records Universal Music Mexico Capitol Latin Machete Music and Disa Records 1 Universal Music Latin EntertainmentParent companyUniversal Music GroupFounded2008 16 years ago 2008 Distributor s Self Distributed In the US Universal Music Group Outside the US GenreLatin musicCountry of originUnited StatesLocationLos Angeles CaliforniaOfficial websiteUniversalMusica comThe record company was created in 2008 with the acquisition of Univision Music Group and combining it with Universal Music s top Latin artists along with much of the Latin back catalog of UMG 2 Contents 1 Labels 1 1 Univision Records 2001 2008 1 2 Fonovisa Records 1 3 Disa Records 1 4 Machete Music 1 5 Universal Music Latino 1 6 Capitol Latin 1 7 Aftercluv Dance Lab 1 8 Defunct labels 2 List of artists on UMLE 3 List of former artists on UMLE 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksLabels editUnivision Records 2001 2008 edit Launched mid 2001 Univision Records already had an impressive artist roster citation needed Anasol Pilar Montenegro Anais Jennifer Pena Graciela Beltran Iman Los Forasteros Daniel Rene and most recently Mexican Ranchero music icon Pepe Aguilar In 2003 Jennifer Pena became the only female artist nominated for a Grammy in the Best Mexican Mexican American Album category The label was dissolved in May 2008 with Univision Music Group being acquired Fonovisa Records edit Acquired in 2002 back then by Univision Music Group Fonovisa is the largest Regional Mexican label in the music industry citation needed and since 1984 has launched major Latin stars into international markets and mainstream America Fonovisa s impressive roster of over 120 artists include multi platinum artists Marco Antonio Solis La Banda el Recodo Conjunto Primavera Los Temerarios and Los Tigres del Norte Disa Records edit Disa Records is the second largest Regional Mexican label after Fonovisa citation needed It was owned by the Chavez family of Monterrey until June 2001 when Univision acquired 50 of Disa from the Chavez family In November 2006 Univision acquired the other 50 of the label making it a subsidiary of Univision Music Group Disa represents over 50 artists many of which are household names in Spanish language music including Palomo Los Angeles Azules Grupo Bryndis Liberacion El Poder del Norte and most recently renowned Mexican actress and singer Aracely Arambula Machete Music edit Machete Music includes the top reggaeton artists from Puerto Rico and Latin artists from all over the world Artists like Akwid Wisin amp Yandel Ivy Queen Daddy Yankee Don Omar Molotov and others Universal Music Latino edit Formed in 1997 3 Universal Music Latino includes top artists from the Latin music genre including Lucero Tono Rosario music group Belanova music artists Belinda Luis Fonsi Enrique Iglesias Juanes Olga Tanon David Bisbal Paulina Rubio and recently Dulce Maria PolyGram Latino merged with Universal Music Latino after Universal Music Group s acquisition of PolyGram 4 In 2006 UML with Vene Music started Siente Music Canadian born artist Nelly Furtado and Miami rapper Pitbull have also joined Universal to release a Spanish album Capitol Latin edit Following Universal Music Group s acquisition of EMI Music in 2012 Capitol Latin was merged with UMLE The label includes artists that were signed on at the time of the acquisition 5 Aftercluv Dance Lab edit A label which focuses mainly on the electronic music Latin audience Launched in 2014 musical acts that have signed on to the label include Cher Lloyd 3Ball MTY Juan Magan Atellagali Marcelo Cic and Buraka Som Sistema 6 Defunct labels edit RMM Records amp Video PolyGram Latino Rodven RecordsList of artists on UMLE editThis is a list of artist currently signed on to Universal Music Latin Entertainment 7 3Ball MTY Aaron Emanuel Adrian Monroy Alejandro Fernandez Alejandro Sanz Alex Midi Alkilados Allan Ramirez Alvaro Soler Alx Veliz America Sierra Andrea Bocelli Anahi Anitta Floresta Republic Universal Latin AtellaGali Banda Carnaval Banda El Recodo Banda Los Recoditos Banda Los Sebastianes Banda Rancho Viejo Belanova Beto Verdejo Buraka Som Sistema Cafe Tacuba Cali amp El Dandee Camila Fernandez Charly Black Chino amp Nacho Christian Pagan Chuy Liazaragga Chuy amp Miguel Club Banditz Codigo FN Coti Daddy Yankee Danay Suarez Danna Paola David Bisbal David Bustamante Diego Moura Don Omar DRIMS Dulce Maria El Bebeto El Dasa El Dusty Elvis Crespo Emmanuel Enigma Norteno Enjambre Eros Ramazzotti Eyes of Providence Gelab Grupo Bryndis Grupo Canaveral Grupo H100 Grupo Sexto Sentido Hijos de Barron Huichol Musical Hector el Father Intocable Ivete Sangalo Ivy Queen Javier Rosas J Balvin Universal Latin Interscope Jencarlos Canela Jesus Mendoza Joaquina Joey Montana Jorge Valenzuela Jon Valentine Juanes Juan Gabriel Juan Luis Guerra Juan Magan Julian Mercado Julion Alvarez Karla Luna Karlos Rose Karol G La Arrolladora Banda El Limon La Bandononona Clave Nueva La Estructura La Maquinaria Nortena La Poderosa Banda San Juan Larry Hernandez La Santa Cecilia La Septima Banda Lasso Laura Denisse Leon Larregui Los Angeles Azules Los Banales Juniors Los Hijos de Hernandez Los Horoscopos de Durango Los Primos MX Los Rakas Los Tigres del Norte Los Tres Tristes Tigres Los Tucanes de Tijana Lucero Luciano Pereya Luis Fonsi Luz Maria Mafer Chavana Manny Manuel Manuel Carrasco Marcelo CIC Marco Antonio Solis Malu Trevejo MLKMN Molotov Mon Laferte Pablo Lopez Palomo Paty Cantu Paula Fernandes Pedro Fernandez Pesado Pirulo y la Tribu El Poeta Callejero Proyecto X Remmy Valenzuela Roberto Tapia Rodrigo Aguilar El Pantera Saul El Jaguar Alarcon Selena Suzie Del Vecchio Tan Bionica Tiempo Libre Tom amp Collins Yunel Cruz ZoeList of former artists on UMLE editThese are artists who were formerly signed on to either Universal Music Latin Entertainment or Universal Music Latino 24 Horas Alessandro Safina Alih Jey Amaury Gutierrez Ana Isabelle ANG Babasonicos Cheo Feliciano Chenoa Christian Nodal Cristian Castro Diego Torres Domingo Quinones Enrique Iglesias Franco De Vita Gloria Trevi Grupo Mania Gustavo Galindo Jandy Feliz Jason Flores Contreras Il Volo J King amp Maximan Jenni Rivera Jose Feliciano Jon Valentine Juan Velez Kevin Ceballo La Factoria Makano Manny Manuel Michael Stuart Myriam Hernandez Oscar D Leon Paulina Rubio R K M amp Ken Y Rosana Sandy amp Junior Sergio Dalma Soraya Tamara Tono Rosario Wisin amp Yandel Yolandita Monge ZuccheroSee also editList of Universal Music Group labelsReferences edit Cobo Leila January 27 2016 Universal Music Latin America Announces New Posts Reshuffles Execs Billboard Prometheus Global Media Retrieved December 11 2016 Cobo Leila May 6 2008 Universal Music Latin Appoints Top Execs Billboard Prometheus Global Media Retrieved August 17 2014 Lannert John Dec 19 1998 P Gram Execs Take Lead in Latin America Billboard Vol 110 no 51 Prometheus Global Media p 78 ISSN 0006 2510 Lannert John December 26 1998 Sony Sweeps U S Latino Market in 98 Billboard Vol 110 no 52 p 52 ISSN 0006 2510 Universal Music Latin Entertainment Announces Key Senior Appointments in Mexico Latin America January 29 2013 Billboard com Cobo Leila December 3 2014 Universal Launches New Latin EDM Label Aftercluv Dance Lab Billboard Prometheus Global Media Retrieved August 7 2015 Artistas Universal Music Group Retrieved 4 August 2014 External links editOfficial website Universal Music Latin Entertainment s channel on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Universal Music Latin Entertainment amp oldid 1205591096, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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