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]

See also

References

  1. "Capitol/EMI Latin holds official kickoff celebration per Billboard magazine's September 2, 1989 issue" (PDF). americanradiohistory.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  2. "EMI Latin A Retrospective". Billboard 111 (17): LM-20. April 24, 1999. ISSN 0006-2510.
  3. Ben-Yehuda, Ayala (September 8, 2009). "EMI Televisa President Exits". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  4. Universal Music Latin Entertainment Announces Key Senior Appointments in Mexico, Latin America 29 January 2013 Billboard.com
  5. Cobo, Leila. "David Alvarado Named VP of Entertainment Publicity for Telemundo". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
  6. "Select discogs.com discography for Capitol/EMI Latin". discogs.com. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
  7. "Capitol Latin Artistas". Capitol Latin (in Spanish). EMI Music Group. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2014.

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