Peermusic sign Jaze to worldwide publishing deal

29 January 2025 - Press release

peermusic, the world’s largest global independent music publishing and neighbouring rights company with 39 offices in 32 countries, have signed Peruvian rapper/songwriter Jaze to exclusive, worldwide publishing deal as announced today by Elizabeth Rodda, President, Latin America and Global Society Relations, peermusic. The deal was signed in collaboration by peermusic U.S. Latin and peermusic Argentina and encompasses Jaze’s existing song catalog and future works.  

Mariana Grassi, Managing Director of Argentina, peermusic commented: “With the opportunity to leverage peermusic’s global network, Yvonne and I have been wanting to join forces on a signing and we found the perfect set of circumstances to team up and sign Jaze—a super talented and unique composer, musician, producer and performer. The sensitivity and view Jaze has of the world never ceases to amaze me, and I feel honored that he has chosen peermusic. I want to thank DGE management, especially Mariana Markowiecki and Lara Flores Agüero, for their trust and support."

Yvonne Drazen, Vice President, Latin Division, West Coast, peermusic commented: “From the first few bars of Jaze’s music, I knew he was extraordinary. He represents the new generation of singer-songwriters—poetic and vulnerable, while effortlessly blending those qualities with a pop sensibility. This agreement marks my first joint signing with peermusic Argentina, and I couldn’t be more excited. Mariana and I bring a shared passion and expertise that will help Jaze achieve his vision, and we are so proud that he and his team have put their trust in us.” 

Jaze commented: “I’m thrilled to join the peermusic family and have their support on my journey as a songwriter. I hope this marks the start of a lasting partnership, creating incredible songs and growing together along the way.” 

Juan Carlos Iwasaki La Puente, professionally known as Jaze, is a 24-year-old Peruvian artist who took his first steps as a freestyler, winning competitions such as Red Bull Battle of the Gallos Peru and with the professional freestyle league, FMS. In 2019, Jaze began his musical career as a solo artist, releasing several songs until in 2021 he released Personality 7, his first album, made up of songs composed since his adolescence. His second album, Toy Lokazo, presented an alter ego of the artist, his most irreverent side, with a more electronic, experimental hip-hop sound. Based in Buenos Aires, Jaze gave his first big show at Niceto Club in 2023. His recent performances at the Lollapalooza Festival in Buenos Aires and at Vive Latino 24 ignited the local public and his audience on RRSS, accompanied by his releases: “La Terminal” and “Mil Procedimientos.” Jaze’s latest release “el vino y el tiempo” was released on Dec 5. Jaze is managed by DGE (Daniel Grinbank Entertainment). 

The signings follow a series of recent successes for peermusic global teams in the Latin music genre. Last month, peermusic Mexico announced a string of new signings AQUIHAYAQUIHAY, Un León Marinero, and Foudeqush. Earlier this year, peermusic Spain and peermusic Chile signed renowned and award-winning Chilean producer and songwriter, Vladi Cachai to a worldwide deal encompassing his entire song catalog and future works. In Argentina, peermusic signed nan Q (Fernán Mareque) to a worldwide publishing deal. In the U.S., the peermusic Latin team recently signed signed Latin GRAMMY winner, LGBTQ+ Latin Pop artist, songwriter, and producer Alex Anwandter in a deal that encompasses Alex’s entire catalog and future works; a worldwide publishing agreement with Warner Spain artist, La Cendejas; urban/ reggaetón artist Alejo (including the worldwide hit “Pantysito”); Florentino Primera, of the iconic Venezuelan duo Servando y Florentino; Nohemy; Judy Buendía (Thalía, Chiquis Rivera, Río Roma); and renegotiated publishing deals for Victor Manuelle as well as for the Juanes’ song catalog. 

As a company, peermusic was founded nearly 100 years and is now the largest privately held music company of its kind with 39 offices in 32 countries, leveraging a truly global roster of music creators. The company is considered the first to travel across geographical borders publishing the works of the most important composers from Mexico, Puerto Rico and Cuba such as Agustin Lara (“Solamente Una Vez”), Perez Prado (“Mambo #5”), Jose Alfredo Jimenez (“Sin Nos Dejan”), Beny More (“Como Fue”),and Consuelo Velazquez (“Besame Mucho”). peermusic further brought this rich musical culture to the world by building a creative team and a fortress for Latin songwriters, where Latin songs would be nurtured, felt, understood, and protected. Peermusic’s vision to see Latin music not just as a genre, but as a whole industry, was unprecedented in its time and is an ethos which continues to this day at peermusic and through the work of its global Latin music divisions and publishing executives.