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Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) today announced that Jenni Rivera’s estate has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement. UMPG is recognized globally as a true music publisher and home to the industry’s leading songwriters.
The Regional Mexican global icon’s innovative and groundbreaking discography continues to shine through her beloved estate. The recent release of the “La Diva de la Banda” posthumous album “Misión Cumplida” is composed of the late singer’s original recordings found by her youngest child, Johnny. The album includes “Pedacito de Mi,” a track that is completed by the enchanting vocals of her three daughters Jacqie, Chiquis and Jenicka. The new global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group reinforces the late singer’s timeless discography, cultural importance and everlasting song catalogue.
“We share the news of the signing of the Jenni Rivera Estate with much joy! Jenni was someone who inspired the fans of her music and empowered them. She was a fighter and a woman with much success, and her music will always be remembered because it opened many doors for women in the regional Mexican genre.” – Alexandra Lioutikoff, President of LATAM & US Latin, UMPG.
“It’s an honor to work with the Jenni Rivera estate and we’re excited to administer the catalog. Jenni was a woman who awakened emotions, inspired multitudes, and whose legacy is important to Latin music.” - Ana Rosa Santiago, SVP A&R Latin, UMPG.
Recognized as the leading Latin publisher, UMPG is at the forefront of Regional Mexican music and its surge into global popularity. The pubco represents many of the genre’s biggest artists/songwriters, including: Juan Gabriel, Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Espinosa Paz, Horacio Palencia, Arrolladora Banda el Limon, Alfredo Olivas, Banda Los Sebastianes, Los Angeles Azules and recent signing Yahritza. UMPG was recently named by BMI as Regional Mexican Publisher of the Year. With UMPG being home to some of the world’s best songwriters, late-legend Jenni Rivera’s catalog is a groundbreaking addition to the company’s prestigious roster.
“I’m so excited about this new partnership with Universal Music Publishing. It’ll bring great achievements for my mom’s legacy and for Jenni Rivera Enterprises. We’re confident that this amazing group of empowered women behind Universal Music Publishing, as well as their whole global team, will help expand the Jenni Rivera music catalog… something that our mother would have loved. Our mom had her hand in making this decision. While looking through her files, we found an email from years back showing that it was her plan all along to go with Universal Music Publishing.” – Jacqie Rivera, CEO of JRE.