Capitol Latin
| Capitol Latin | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company |
Universal Music Group (2012-present) EMI Music (1989-2012) |
| Founded |
1989 (as EMI Latin) 2009 (as Capitol Latin) |
| Founder | José Béhar |
| 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 EMI Latin)[1] was a subsidiary of EMI which focused on Latin American music.
In 1989, José Béhar, the former head of CBS Discos, signed Selena with EMI Latin, a record company founded by Behar. Selena became EMI Latin's first artist. Behar later said that the reason he signed Selena was because he thought he had discovered the next Gloria Estéfan.[2]
Popular EMI Latin performers linked to EMI Televisa Music and Televisa Networks, such as Thalía and RBD, among others such as Maria Daniela y Su Sonido Lasser and Kudai.
Also there were reggaeton artists like DJ Flex and Tito el Bambino under this label. In 2009, EMI Latin ended its partnership with Televisa, moved from Miami to Los Angeles, and was renamed to Capitol Latin.[3]
After Universal Music Group's acquisition of EMI Music in 2012, Capitol Latin was merged with Universal Music Latin Entertainment.[4][5] The Capitol Latin record label continues to be distributed by Universal Music Group.
Artists signed to this label
The following at the artists that were currently signed before the merger.[6]
- A.B. Quintanilla
- Belinda
- Diana Reyes
- Domino Saints
- Grupo Bryndis
- J Balvin
- Joey Montana
- Juan Luis Guerra
- Los Parientes
- Martina Stoessel
- Pablo Alboran
- Paty Cantu
- Selena
- Shaila Durcal
- Vicente Garcia
- Vico C
- Zoé
List of former artists on Capitol Latin
These are artists who were formerly signed on to either EMI Latin or Capitol Latin.
- Alberto Plaza
- Alejandra Guzman
- Aleks Syntek
- Álvaro Torres
- Amaral
- Aracely Arambula
- Big Circo
- Babasonicos
- Barrio Boyzz
- Bebe
- Bunbury
- Cabas
- Carlos Ponce
- Carlos Vives
- Catupecu Machu
- Charly García
- Christian Chávez
- Chuy Jr. y sus Jardineros
- Cuba 21
- DJ Kane
- El Gran Silencio
- El Momento
- Eiza González
- Fey
- Guatauba
- Haydée
- Jaguares
- Intocable
- JD Natasha
- Kumbia Kings
- Los Autenticos Decadentes
- Los Claxons
- Los Mismos
- La Mosca Tse Tse
- La Onda
- Los Traileros del Norte
- Limi-T 21
- Los Invasores de Nuevo León
- Los Nocheros
- Los Originales de San Juan
- Mazz
- Miranda!
- Moderatto
- Myriam
- Myriam Hernandez
- Obie Bermudez
- Paco Barron
- Panda
- Paulina Rubio
- Pilar Montenegro
- Placido Domingo
- Plastilina Mosh
- Raphael
- RBD
- Ricardo Montaner
- Soraya
- Thalía
- Tiziano Ferro
- Tony Touch
- Toquinho
- Voces del Rancho
- Volumen X
- Yaire
See also
References
- ↑ Cobo, Leila (January 26, 2010). "Billboard.biz Q&A: Diana Rodriguez, Senior VP of Capitol Latin". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Capitol Latin Artistas". Capitol Latin (in Spanish). EMI Music Group. Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved August 16, 2014.
External links
- Official website (Archive)