Warner Chappell Music signs global publishing deal with reggaeton icon Yandel

14 February 2025 - Press release

 

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) U.S. Latin has signed a worldwide administration deal with reggaeton superstar Yandel. Throughout his iconic career, he has received numerous awards, including two Latin Grammys for Best Urban Song and Best Urban Fusion performance ("Encantadora") and three Latin American Music Awards, including the Latin AMA Pioneering Award, Collaboration of the Year and Best Urban Song for "Yandel 150" ft. Feid. This month, he released the hit single "Encantadora (Sinfónico En Vivo)" and unveiled the Yandel Sinfónico world tour, set to kick off at El Coliseo in Puerto Rico in May.

Yandel said: "I am really excited to join Warner Chappell Music, and I am looking forward to creating groundbreaking content. I'm counting on their experience and the innovative opportunities they bring to music creators everywhere."

Gustavo Menéndez, President, US Latin and Latin America, A&R, WCM, shared: "It's a pleasure to welcome such a legendary artist like Yandel. His impact goes beyond music; he's become a cultural ambassador, evolving with the times while staying true to reggaeton's roots. He continues to inspire and elevate the genre, and it's a privilege to partner with him in pushing the boundaries of Latin music."

Laz Hernandez, SVP, A&R, WCM, shared: "Yandel is a pioneer whose impact on reggaeton and Latin music overall is undeniable. As a songwriter, artist and creative genius, he has helped shape the sound of a generation. We are honored to support him as he continues to pen powerful songs and leave an impact as one of the genre's most influential figures."

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Yandel (Llandel Veguilla Malavé) began his music journey in the late 90s as a part of the GRAMMY Award-winning reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel. Yandel released his first solo studio album, Quien Contra Mí, in 2003, and in 2013, he released the RIAA gold-certified album, De Líder a Leyenda. He went on to release eight studio albums, including Dynasty in collaboration with Tainy. In 2023, he earned two Latin Grammy nominations for "Yandel 150" ft. Feid and the following year, he released his 11th studio album ELYTE through WCM's sister label Warner Music Latina. It included the lead track "Borracho y Loco" with Myke Towers, which went No. 1 on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart. Yandel has collaborated with top artists like Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Ozuna, Maluma, 50 Cent, T-Pain, Jennifer Lopez, Tego Calderón, J Balvin, Feid, Myke Towers, Farruko, and Blessd, among many others. He has achieved 16 No.1's on Billboard's Top Latin Airplay chart and in May 2021, the music creator was honored by the RIAA with 16 platinum and four gold certifications for his musical achievements.