Capitol Latin
| Capitol Latin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company |
Universal Music Group (2012-present) EMI Music (1989-2012) |
| Founded |
1989 (as Capitol/EMI Latin) 2009 (as Capitol Latin) |
| Founder | Jose Behar |
| Status | merged with Universal Music Latin Entertainment following Universal Music Group's acquisition of EMI Music. |
| Genre | Latin music |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
Capitol Latin (formerly Capitol/EMI Latin[1]) was a subsidiary of EMI which focused on Latin American music.
In 1989, Jose Behar, the former head of CBS Discos, signed Selena to Capitol/EMI Latin, because he thought he had discovered the next Gloria Estéfan.[2]
Popular Capitol/EMI Latin performers linked to the EMI Televisa Music and Televisa networks included Thalía, RBD, Maria Daniela y Su Sonido Lasser, and Kudai.
The label also signed reggaeton artists like DJ Flex and Tito el Bambino.
In 2009, Capitol/EMI Latin ended its partnership with Televisa, moved from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, and was renamed Capitol Latin.[3]
After Universal Music Group's acquisition of EMI Music in 2012, Capitol Latin merged with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.[4][5] The Capitol Latin record label continues to be distributed by Universal Music Group.
Label artists
The following is a select list of artists currently or previously signed to the label:[6][7]
- A.B. Quintanilla
- Alberto Plaza
- Alejandra Guzman
- Aleks Syntek
- Álvaro Torres
- Amaral
- Aracely Arambula
- Babasonicos
- Barrio Boyzz
- Bebe
- Belinda
- Big Circo
- Bunbury
- Cabas
- Carlos Ponce
- Carlos Vives
- Catupecu Machu
- Charly García
- Christian Chávez
- Chuy Jr. y sus Jardineros
- Cuba 21
- Daniela Romo
- Diana Reyes
- DJ Kane
- Domino Saints
- Eiza González
- El Gran Silencio
- El Momento
- Fey
- Grupo Bryndis
- Guatauba
- Haydée
- Jaguares
- Jailene Cintrón
- Intocable
- J Balvin
- JD Natasha
- Joey Montana
- Johnny Hernández
- Juan Luis Guerra
- Kumbia Kings
- La Mosca Tse Tse
- La Onda
- Laura Canales
- Limi-T 21
- Los Autenticos Decadentes
- Los Claxons
- Los Invasores de Nuevo León
- Los Mismos
- Los Nocheros
- Los Originales de San Juan
- Los Parientes
- Los Traileros del Norte
- Martina Stoessel
- Mazz
- Miranda!
- Moderatto
- Myriam
- Myriam Hernandez
- Ninel Conde
- Obie Bermudez
- Pablo Alboran
- Paco Barron
- Panda
- Paty Cantu
- Paulina Rubio
- Pilar Montenegro
- Placido Domingo
- Plastilina Mosh
- Raphael
- RBD
- Ricardo Montaner
- Selena
- Shaila Durcal
- Soraya
- Thalía
- Tiziano Ferro
- Tony Touch
- Toquinho
- Vicente Garcia
- Vico C
- Voces del Rancho
- Volumen X
- Yaire
- Zoé
See also
References
- ↑ "Capitol/EMI Latin holds official kickoff celebration per Billboard magazine's September 2, 1989 issue" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ↑ "EMI Latin A Retrospective". Billboard 111 (17): LM-20. April 24, 1999. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ↑ Ben-Yehuda, Ayala (September 8, 2009). "EMI Televisa President Exits". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ↑ Universal Music Latin Entertainment Announces Key Senior Appointments in Mexico, Latin America 29 January 2013 Billboard.com
- ↑ Cobo, Leila. "David Alvarado Named VP of Entertainment Publicity for Telemundo". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ↑ "Select discogs.com discography for Capitol/EMI Latin". discogs.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Capitol Latin Artistas". Capitol Latin (in Spanish). EMI Music Group. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2014.