Three-Time Latin Grammy Award Winners Are Latest Addition to Music Publisher's Renowned Roster of SongwritersNEW YORK, NY, Aug 08, 2007 -- Warner/Chappell Music (WCM), the global music publishing arm of
Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced a worldwide
publishing agreement with three-time Latin Grammy Award-winning group
Calle 13, a reggaeton singing/songwriting duo comprised of brothers
Rene "Residente" Perez Joglar and Eduardo "Visitante" Jose Cabra.
Under this agreement, Warner/Chappell Music will publish their catalog
of work including their 2005 debut album, "Calle 13," their second
album, "Residente o Visitante," released in 2007, as well as future
compositions.
In making the announcement, Gustavo Menendez, Regional Director for
Warner/Chappell Music, Latin America, said, "Since debuting in 2005,
Calle 13 has emerged as one of the hottest new artists in popular
Latin Music. Their genre-bending style incorporates elements of
hip-hop, jazz, rock and electronica, setting them apart from their
more traditional reggaeton counterparts. Their innovative sound,
energetic live shows and critically acclaimed lyrics have established
them as first-rate performers and songwriters. We are very excited to
have them join the Warner/Chappell family."
After generating significant radio play in Puerto Rico with their
lead single, "Se Vale To-To," Calle 13 released their eponymous debut
album in November 2005. Their second single, "!Atrevete Te, Te!,"
began getting stateside airplay in 2006, catapulting the group to
number six on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart. "Calle 13" remained
on the charts for much of 2006, achieving platinum status.
Hailed by TIME as "One of the best Latin Grammy nominees" for their
"clever--often hilarious" lyrics, the group won three Latin Grammy
nominations at the 2006 awards ceremony for "Best New Artist," "Best
Short-Form Video," and "Best Urban Album." They also received three
nominations at the MTV Latin America Awards and won for "Best New
Artist." In addition, the album received the nomination for "Best
Reggaeton Album of the Year" at the 2007 Billboard Latin Music
Awards.
Since releasing their debut album, Calle 13 has collaborated with
world-renowned artists such as Nelly Furtado and Alejandro Sanz. All
the while, Calle 13 has continued to gain notoriety in additional
Latin markets such as Mexico and Spain as well as the U.S.
In April 2007 the duo released their critically acclaimed second
album, "Residente o Visitante" which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Top
Latin Albums. The first single, "Tango del Pecado," is a collaboration
with Oscar-winning Argentinean music producer Gustavo Santaolalla.
Calle 13 is currently touring the U.S., Latin America and Europe to
promote their new album, "Residente o Visitante."
About Warner/Chappell Music
Warner/Chappell Music is WMG's award-winning global music publishing
company. The Warner/Chappell Music catalog includes standards such as
"Happy Birthday To You," "Rhapsody in Blue," "Winter Wonderland," the
songs of Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin, as well as the music
of Dido, Dr. Dre, Eric Clapton, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Madonna,
Nickelback, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, T.I. and others.
Warner/Chappell Music is a leader in creating innovative strategies
for marketing and promoting its songwriters and their music. The
company's extensive catalog makes it a natural first stop for A&R
executives and record producers, feature film and television
production companies, and others looking to record or license some of
the world's greatest music.