Universal Music Latin Entertainment

American record label; record company, division of Universal Music Group

Record label

Universal Music Latin Entertainment

Parent company| Universal Music Group (UMG)
Founded| 2008; 17 years ago (2008)
Distributor(s)| Self-distributed
(in the US)
Universal Music Group
(Outside the US)
Genre| Latin music
Country of origin| United States
Location| Los Angeles, California
Official website| universalmusica.com

Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE), also known as Universal Música, is the Latin music division of Universal Music Group (UMG), founded in 2008. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Miami, it oversees the marketing and distribution of Latin music in the US (including Puerto Rico) and Mexico.

UMLE includes labels such as Universal Music Latino, Fonovisa Records, Universal Music México, Capitol Latin, Machete Music, and Disa Records. The division was formed after UMG acquired Univision Music Group and merged it with its roster of Latin artists and catalog.[1][2]

## Labels

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### Univision Records (2001–2008)

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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

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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 Solís, La Banda el Recodo, Conjunto Primavera, Los Temerarios, and Los Tigres del Norte.

### Disa Records

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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* RMM Records & Video
* PolyGram Latino
* Rodven Records

## List of artists on UMLE

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

* 3Ball MTY
* Aaron Emanuel
* Adrian Monroy
* Alejandro Fernández
* Alejandro Sanz
* Alex Midi
* Alkilados
* Allan Ramirez
* Alvaro Soler
* Alx Veliz
* America Sierra
* Andrea Bocelli
* Ariana Grande
* Anahí
* Anitta (Floresta/Republic/Universal Latin]]/Sony Music Latin]])
* AtellaGali
* Animation vs. Minecraft - Kids Songs
* Animation vs. Minecraft & Monster School - Kids Songs
* Banda Carnaval
* Banda El Recodo
* Banda Los Recoditos
* Banda Los Sebastianes
* Banda Rancho Viejo
* Belanova
* Beto Verdejo
* Buraka Som Sistema
* Café Tacuba
* Cali & El Dandee
* Camila Fernández
* Charly Black
* Chino & Nacho
* Christian Pagan
* Chuy Liazaragga
* Chuy & Miguel
* Club Banditz
* Código FN
* Coti
* Cynthia Erivo
* Daddy Yankee
* Danay Suarez
* Danna Paola
* David Bisbal
* David Bustamante
* Diego Moura
* Don Omar
* DRIMS
* Dulce María
* El Bebeto
* El Dasa
* El Dusty
* Elvis Crespo
* Emmanuel
* Enigma Norteño
* Enjambre
* Eros Ramazzotti
* Eyes of Providence
* Gelab
* Grupo Bryndis
* Grupo Canaveral
* Grupo H100
* Grupo Sexto Sentido
* Hijos de Barrón
* Huichol Musical
* Héctor el Father
* Intocable
* Ivete Sangalo
* Ivy Queen
* Javier Rosas
* J Balvin (Universal Latin/Interscope | SONO Music Group)
* Jencarlos Canela
* Jesus Mendoza
* Joaquina
* Joey Montana
* Jorge Valenzuela
* Jon Valentine
* Juanes
* Juan Gabriel
* Juan Luis Guerra
* Juan Magan
* Julian Mercado
* Julión Álvarez
* Karla Luna
* Karlos Rosé
* Karol G
* KIDZ BOP Kids
* La Arrolladora Banda El Limón
* La Bandononona Clave Nueva
* La Estructura
* La Maquinaria Norteña
* La Poderosa Banda San Juan
* Larry Hernández
* La Santa Cecilia
* La Septima Banda
* Lasso
* Laura Denisse
* León Larregui
* Los Angeles Azules
* Los Bañales Juniors
* Los Hijos de Hernandez
* Los Horóscopos 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 Solís
* Malu Trevejo
* MLKMN
* Molotov
* Mon Laferte
* Monster School - WildBrain - Kids Songs
* Pablo Lopez
* Palomo
* Paty Cantú
* Paula Fernandes
* Pedro Fernández
* Pesado
* Pirulo y la Tribu
* El Poeta Callejero
* Proyecto X
* Remmy Valenzuela
* Roberto Tapia
* Rodrigo Aguilar "El Pantera"
* Saul "El Jaguar" Alarcón
* Selena
* Suzie Del Vecchio
* Tan Biónica
* Tiempo Libre
* Tom & Collins
* Yunel Cruz
* Zoé

## List of former artists on UMLE

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

* 24 Horas
* Alessandro Safina
* Alih Jey
* Amaury Gutiérrez
* Ana Isabelle
* ANG
* Babasónicos
* Cheo Feliciano
* Chenoa
* Christian Nodal
* Cristian Castro
* Diego Torres
* Domingo Quiñones
* Enrique Iglesias
* Franco De Vita
* Gloria Trevi
* Grupo Manía
* Gustavo Galindo
* Jandy Feliz
* Jason Flores Contreras
* Il Volo
* J-King & Maximan
* Jenni Rivera
* José Feliciano
* Jon Valentine
* Juan Velez
* Kevin Ceballo
* La Factoría
* Makano
* Manny Manuel
* Michael Stuart
* Myriam Hernández
* Oscar D'León
* Paulina Rubio
* R.K.M. & Ken-Y
* Rosana
* Sandy & Junior
* Sergio Dalma
* Soraya
* Tamara
* Toño Rosario
* Wisin & Yandel
* Yolandita Monge
* Zucchero

## See also

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* List of Universal Music Group labels

## References

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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

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

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Universal Music Group

People|

* Lucian Grainge
* Sherry Lansing
* James Mitchell
* Manning Doherty
* Bill Ackman
* Philippe Flageul
* Jody Gerson
* Boyd Muir

Interscope Capitol Labels Group|

| Capitol Music Group|

* Capitol Records
* Blue Note Records
* Astralwerks
* Harvest Records
* SharpTone Records
* Capitol Christian Music Group
* ForeFront Records
* Sparrow Records
* Priority Records

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Interscope Geffen A&M Records|

* Interscope Records
* Geffen Records
* A&M Records
* Nuclear Blast Records
* Blood Blast Distribution
* Interscope Films
* Aftermath Entertainment
* Darkroom
* Dreamville Records
* Kidinakorner
* Lost Highway Records
* Shady Records
* Cinematic Music Group
* Downtown Records

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Verve Label Group|

* Deutsche Grammophon
* Decca Records
* Decca Classics
* Mercury KX
* Impulse! Records
* Verve Records
* Verve Forecast Records

Republic Corps|

* Republic Records
* Motown
* Quality Control Music
* Rowdy Records
* Motown Gospel
* Mercury Records
* Cash Money Records
* Young Money Entertainment
* SRC Records
* American Recordings
* Boominati Worldwide
* Brushfire Records
* Casablanca Records
* Federal Films
* Lava Records
* Universal Arabic Music
* XO
* Out of Line
* Def Jam Recordings
* Island Records

Virgin Music Group|

* Virgin Records
* Caroline Records
* Fontana Records
* Neon Gold Records
* Sumerian Records
* V2 Records
* PIAS Group
* PIAS Recordings
* A24 Music

UM Latin Entertainment|

* Capitol Latin
* Disa Records
* Fonovisa Records
* Machete Music
* Universal Music Latino
* Universal Music México

MCA|

* MCA Nashville
* Mercury Nashville Records
* Capitol Records Nashville
* EMI Records Nashville

UM Australia|

* Island Records Australia
* Golden Era Records
* Modular Recordings
* Mercury Records Australia
* EMI Music Australia

UM Japan|

* Polydor Records
* EMI Records
* Universal D
* Eastworld
* Virgin Music
* Def Jam Recordings
* Mercury Tokyo
* Universal Classics

UM UK|

* EMI Records
* Capitol UK
* Island UK
* Motown UK
* Polydor Records
* 0207 Def Jam
* Universal Music On Demand

UM Greater China|

* Capitol Records China
* EMI China
* PolyGram Records China
* Republic Records China
* Universal Music China
* Universal Music Hong Kong
* Universal Music Taiwan

UM France|

* Capitol Music France
* Decca Records France
* Island Def Jam
* MCA France
* Polydor France
* Romance Musique
* PIAS France
* Virgin Records France

UM Philippines|

* Def Jam Philippines
* EMI Records
* Island Philippines
* Republic Records Philippines
* UMG Philippines

Universal Music Africa|

* U-Live Africa
* Motown Gospel Africa
* Def Jam Recordings Africa
* Universal Music Group Nigeria
* Universal Music South Africa
* Blue Note Records Africa
* Virgin Music Africa

Other UMG labels|

* Universal Music Enterprises
* Hip-O Records
* Universal Music Indonesia
* Universal Music Malaysia

Publishing division|

* Universal Music Publishing Group
* Universal Production Music

Film/TV units|

* Eagle Rock Entertainment
* Grace - A Storytelling Company
* PolyGram Entertainment
* Universal Music Animation
* Vevo

Non-UMG distributed labels|

* Big Machine Label Group
* Disney Music Group
* Hollywood Records
* S-Curve Records
* Walt Disney Records
* Roc Nation
* ECM Records
* Dew Process
* Nickelodeon Records
* Because Music
* London Recordings
* Ed Banger Records

| International third-party licensees|

* Dreamus (South Korea (JYP Entertainment))
* Helicon (Israel)
* Tuff Gong (Caribbean)
* YG Plus (South Korea (HYBE Labels))
* Musica Studios (Indonesia)

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Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz label

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