Regional Mexican Hitmaker Geovani Cabrera Signs Global Deal With Universal Music Publishing Group
Mexican music hitmaker Geovani Cabrera has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Billboard has learned. Born in Sinaloa, Mexico, the 15-year music veteran has penned a number of hit songs, including “JGL” recorded by Luis R. Conriquez, Christian Nodal‘s “Se Me Olvidó” and “A Través Del Vaso” by Los Sebastianes, to name a few.
“At UMPG we continue to grow and consolidate ourselves as music publishing leaders in Mexican Music, thanks to our writers,” said Yadira Moreno, MD of Mexico & Central America and vp of new business development at UMPG LATAM, in a statement. “We are excited to welcome Geovani, who with his passion, talent and artistic vision will undoubtedly continue to enrich the genre and take it to new international horizons.”
“I sincerely appreciate the trust that Universal Music Publishing México has instilled in me, and I am excited to have the opportunity to collaborate on songs that will engage and touch upon emotions in audiences,” added Cabrera, who has also written for acts like Gerardo Ortiz, Banda MS and Calibre 50. “I want to thank Yadira and the UMPG team for their dedication and warm welcome, which has made me feel at home, creating an ideal environment for creativity and artistic freedom. I know that my catalog will be in good hands.”
Cabrera has won 19 BMI Awards. His latest work, “Bandida” recorded by La Adictiva, Grupo Marca Registrada and Montana, reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart (dated June 15).
UMPG’s Mexican music roster also includes Grupo Firme, Jenni Rivera‘s estate, Espinosa Paz, Yahritza y Su Esencia and Horacio Palencia.
Griselda Flores
Billboard