Genre Latin Founder José Behar | Country of origin United States Founded 1989 | |
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Parent company Universal Music Group (2012–present)
EMI (1989–2012) Status It was merged with Universal Music Latin Entertainment following Universal Music Group's acquisition of EMI. Location Los Angeles, California, U.S. Headquarters Los Angeles, California, United States Parent organizations Universal Music Group, Capitol Records Artists Selena, J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, Thalía, AB Quintanilla III Albums Selena Live!, Amor Prohibido, Entre a Mi Mundo, Energía, Dreaming of You | ||
Capitol Latin (formerly EMI Latin) was a subsidiary of EMI which focused on Latin American music.
In 1989, Jose Behar, the former head of CBS Discos, signed Selena to EMI Latin, because he thought he had discovered the next Gloria Estéfan.
Popular EMI Latin performers linked to the EMI Televisa Music and Televisa networks included Thalía, Pedro Fernández, RBD, Maria Daniela y Su Sonido Lasser, and Kudai.
The label also signed reggaeton artists like DJ Flex and Tito el Bambino.
In 2009, EMI Latin ended its partnership with Televisa, moved from Miami, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, and was renamed Capitol Latin.
After Universal Music Group's acquisition of EMI in 2012, Capitol Latin merged with Universal Music Latin Entertainment. The Capitol Latin record label continues to be distributed by Universal Music Group.
Label artists
The following is a select list of artists currently or previously signed to the label: