Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading global publishing division, today announced that two-time Latin Grammy Award-winning songwriter Mónica Vélez has been signed to an exclusive, global publishing agreement.  

An acclaimed songwriter, Mónica Vélez has written music for the most recognized names in Latin music including Luis Fonsi, Marc Anthony, Camila, David Bisbal, Los Tigres del Norte, Reik, Ha*Ash, Bronco, Paulina Rubio, OV7, Malu, and Alejandro Fernandez to name a few. Her works have accumulated more than 3.2 billion streams worldwide with megahits like “Mientes,” “Creo en Ti,” “Decidiste Dejarme,” “Bésame,” “Peligro,” and many more. 

Mónica’s commitment to the advancement and empowerment of women in music has earned her recognition as a Leading Ladies of Entertainment Honoree by the Latin Recording Academy; Gender Equality Ambassador for ALCAM; and the Omecihuatl Medal issued by the Women's Institute of Mexico City. 

“We are grateful every time a composer entrusts us with one work, but to be vested by one of the highly regarded female songwriters with her life work, it's simply beyond words,” said Yadira Moreno, UMPG Managing Director of Mexico and Central America & VP of New Business Development for Latin America. 

“I celebrate this day and the signing of this contract because I have by my side a team that has shown their faith in me through actions that speak louder than words. Thanks to Yadira Moreno and Universal Music Publishing for making me part of this dream team,” said the two-time Latin Grammy winner Mónica Vélez.