Machete Music
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Machete Music is an urban
music label owned by Universal Music Group
. The record label had been largely associated with reggaeton
music, but in recent years, it has been also been signing non-urban artists such as Malverde
, Mala Rodriguez and Chino XL
. The label is part of Universal Music Latin Entertainment
. Machete Music is one of the strongest label mainly about Reggaeton.
According to Toy Selectah (also known as Toy Hernández, A&R
of the label from 2004 to 2007), its president Gustavo López "suggested the name Machete, in part because of Control Machete
, Hernández's former band".
Urban contemporary
Urban contemporary is a music radio format. The term was coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid 1970s. Urban contemporary radio stations feature a playlist made up entirely of hip hop/rap, contemporary R&B, pop, electronica such as dubstep and drum and bass and Caribbean music...
music label owned by Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. The record label had been largely associated with reggaeton
Reggaeton
Reggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
music, but in recent years, it has been also been signing non-urban artists such as Malverde
Malverde (artist)
Jesus Malverde, a popular Mexican hip-hop artist, got his name from the popular Robin Hood character of Mexican folklore. A son of Mexican farm laborers, this Coachella, California native has dedicated himself to study and poetry, first writing lyrics referring to the legendary Jesus Malverde, and...
, Mala Rodriguez and Chino XL
Chino XL
Derek Keith Barbosa , better known by his stage name Chino XL, is an American hip hop lyricist, battle rapper, and actor of Puerto Rican and African American descent...
. The label is part of Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Universal Music Latin Entertainment is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. The music label was created with the acquisition of Univision Music Group and combining it with Universal's top Latin artists, along with much of the Latin back catalog of UMG.UMLE includes famous Latin music...
. Machete Music is one of the strongest label mainly about Reggaeton.
According to Toy Selectah (also known as Toy Hernández, A&R
A&R
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists. It also acts as a liaison between artists and the record label.- Finding talent :...
of the label from 2004 to 2007), its president Gustavo López "suggested the name Machete, in part because of Control Machete
Control Machete
Control Machete is a Mexican hip hop group from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Its members are Fermin IV , Patricio "Pato" Chapa Elizalde, and Toy Kenobi .-History:...
, Hernández's former band".
Artists signed on with Machete Music
- AKWIDAkwidAkwid is an American hip hop group combining hip hop-style vocals with regional Mexican music. An earlier incarnation of the group was known as Juvenile Style...
- Angel & KhrizAngel & KhrizAngel & Khriz is a well known Puerto Rican reggaeton duo, consisting of Angel Rivera Guzmán,31 and Christian Colón,30.Also known as "The Mvps of Reggaeton" "Los Jugadores Estrella" and now "Los Internacionales" They worked largely with Luny Tunes,and were introduced in 2002 in the CD MVP, by Hector...
- Black GuayabaBlack GuayabaBlack Guayaba, often spelled Black:Guayaba, is a Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rock band that was formed in 2000.-Band history:Black Guayaba is formed by Gustavo González , Javier Morales , Carlos Ortíz , Carlos Colón , and Gabriel Calero...
- Barenaked LadiesBarenaked LadiesBarenaked Ladies is a Canadian alternative rock band. The band is currently composed of Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, and Tyler Stewart. Barenaked Ladies formed in 1988 in Scarborough, Ontario, then a suburban municipality outside the City of Toronto...
- Chino & NachoChino & NachoChino y Nacho are a Venezuelan urban and tropical duo, consisting of Jesús Alberto Miranda Perez and Miguel Ignacio Mendoza . They are one of the first Venezuelan reggaeton labels that have gained international play...
- Don OmarDon OmarDon Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
- Eddy Lover
- El Rookie
- Ivy QueenIvy QueenIvy Queen is a Puerto Rican Latin Grammy nominated reggaeton composer and singer. She is most commonly known as "La Reina del Reggaeton" . She is also known as the Queen of Rivalries.-Early years:...
- Jery
- Jowell & RandyJowell & RandyJowell & Randy are a Puerto Rican reggaeton duo composed of Joel Alexis Muñoz Martínez and Randy Ariel Ortiz Acevedo. The duo have been active since the mid-2000s and have become one of the most popular acts in reggaeton.-Early years:...
- La FactoriaLa FactoríaLa Factoría is a Panamanian Reggaeton and Reggae en Español group led by Marlen Romero better known by her stage name Demphra. Initially the group was formed by Marlen Romero , Johanna Mendoza , Edgardo Miranda and Pablo Maestre...
- MakanoMakanoMakano is a small town and commune in the Cercle of Kita in the Kayes Region of south-western Mali. As of 1998 the commune had a population of 10,306.-External links:*...
- Mach & Daddy
- Ñejo & Dalmata
- Wisin & YandelWisin & YandelWisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
- XtremeXtreme (group)Xtreme was an American music group consisting of members Danny Mejia and Steven Tejada of Dominican descent. The group focuses on the Latin genre bachata...
Affiliated Labels
- Mas Flow Inc
- Pina RecordsPina RecordsPina Records is a Puerto Rican record label founded by Rafael Antonio Pina Nieves. It is the most famous and successful record label in the reggaeton music industry due to its long background history and artists...
- VI MusicVI MusicVI Music is a Puerto Rican record label specializing in the reggaeton genre founded by the reggaeton artist Mario VI and Juan Vidal-Selected artists:*Angel & Khriz*Don Omar*Eliel*Magnate & Valentino*Mario VI*Gocho*Alex Gargolas*Echo...
- Panama Music
- WY RecordsWY RecordsWY Records is a Puerto Rican record label founded by popular reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel.-Artists:* Wisin & Yandel* Gadiel* Franco "El Gorila"* Jayko* Jowell & Randy* O'Neill-Producers & Compositor:* Nesty "La Mente Maestra"* Victor "El Nasi"...
See also
- Universal Music GroupUniversal Music GroupUniversal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
- Universal Music Latin EntertainmentUniversal Music Latin EntertainmentUniversal Music Latin Entertainment is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. The music label was created with the acquisition of Univision Music Group and combining it with Universal's top Latin artists, along with much of the Latin back catalog of UMG.UMLE includes famous Latin music...
- ReggaetonReggaetonReggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
- List of reggaeton artists
- List of record labels