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Mon Laferte Signs Record Deal with Sony Music Latin

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It’s a new deal for Mon Laferte.

The 41-year-old Chilean & Mexican musician, singer, composer and painter has signed a record deal with Sony Music Latin.

Mon Laferte In this “new phase” of Mon Laferte’s career, Sony Music will continue to “enhance” her legacy and international visibility, according to the label. The Grammy-nominated artist is currently on her Live Nation-produced Autopoiética tour in the United States, taking its name from her 2023 album.

“Mon Laferte is a wonderful artist. We are thrilled that she has come to Sony Music, her home,” Afo Verde, chairman/CEO of Sony Music Latin-Iberia, said in a statement. “Composer, singer, and an exceptional performer, her excellence knows no limits. We are certain that Sony is the perfect place for her to begin the next chapter of her career. Welcome, dear Mon. May this new stage bring you much happiness and many achievements.”

Mon Laferte, who had been signed to Universal Music México since 2015, is known for her signature raspy, often dramatic vocals and use of classic Latin rhythms such as cumbia, bolero and alt folk. Her often personal and vulnerable lyrics have cemented her as one of the most consequential Latin acts of her generation.

“At Sony US Latin, we are very excited and more than ready to put all our resources and knowledge at the service of Mon Laferte’s extraordinary talent,” added Alex Gallardo, president of Sony Music U.S. Latin. “From the beginning of her career, she has been distinguished by her very personal voice and an incomparable strength to defend her art. We are confident that what we will achieve together will be unparalleled.”

Mon Laferte is set to embark on the European leg of her Autopoiética tour this summer. Additionally, a forthcoming documentary title Mon Laferte, Te Amo — which follows the artist during her 2021-2022 tour — will be released on Netflix in August.

Ramón Vega Releases Reimagined Version of Roy Orbison’s Classic “Oh, Pretty Woman”

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Ramón Vega is reimagining a classic…

The Mexican singer-songwriter, who performs Regional Mexican music, makes his debut with “Contigo Mami,” a reggae-infused, reimagined version of Roy Orbison‘s 1960s classic “Oh, Pretty Woman.”

Ramón Vega

Set over a smooth reggaeton beat and deftly incorporating elements of reggae and norteño, the track’s music video, which finds Vega trying to charm a pink-haired girl who eventually falls for him thanks to his slick rhymes.

“I’m so excited to finally put my first single out,” the Sonora-bred singer-songwriter said in a statement. “Alex Gallardo and the team at Sony Latin really got behind my vision and helped me reach this point. ‘Contigo Mami’ is everything I hoped my sound would be. I can’t wait for you all to hear it.”

The promising 14-year-old artist, who was signed to Sony Music Latin in September, plays guitar and accordion, and stands out for his fusion of regional Mexican, hip-hop, reggae and R&B.

Vega follows in the footsteps of his late uncle corrido singer Sergio “El Shaka” Vega and older brother Cornelio Vega.

“Ramon Vega has the same attitude, style and vision of this new generation of Latin music that is looking to incorporate their own identity with traditional sounds that stick to their roots and globalize them in ways that have no limits,” Alex Gallardo, president of Sony Music Latin, previously told Billboard. “His energy and talent represent the potential of these emerging artists, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Sony Music family.”

Luis Figueroa Signs with Sony Music Latin

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Luis Figueroa is ready to expand his musical empire…

After announcing his affiliation with Magnus Media, the Puerto Rican singer/songwriter, who was born and raised in Philadelphia, has joined Sony Music Latin.

Luis Figueroa

“Luis has diligently developed every facet of his career including singing, songwriting, producing, acting, live performance and promotion,” says Alex Gallardo, President of Sony Music US Latin. “We are very pleased to join him in this next major step of his development.”

Figueroa graduated from Berklee College of Music, was Romeo Santos’ backing and featured vocalist during the last two international tours and, in 2017, performed at Billboard Latin Music Awards.

“I feel honored to sign with Sony because my favorite artists growing up, like Marc Anthony and Romeo Santos, are here,” adds Figueroa.

Also, in the past year, Figueroa has been working as a songwriter on tracks like “Por Perro” with Sebastián Yatraand Lary Over, and “Telepatía” with the Norwegian EDM star Matoma. Plus, he appears as a featured artist on Yashua’s “Pa Las Babies” which was co-written by Cris Chill.

“I am ready to have a record out, and ready to have an album out,” concludes Figueroa, who will release his debut single “La Especialista” on October 4.