Billboard Latin Hitmaker

You know the artists. You know their hits. But do you know the masterminds behind the hits? 

Welcome to the Latin Hitmaker podcast, the Billboard podcast that tells the fascinating stories of the executives behind the greatest Latin artists and the hits that have been the soundtrack of our lives. 


Hosted by Billboard's Leila Cobo, the ultimate Latin music insider and featuring interviews with the top executives in the world. 

Music
Music Interviews
1
Latin Hitmaker: Rodrigo Nieto-Galvis
Rodrigo Nieto-Galvis, Vice President and Team Leader for the Miami Entertainment Banking office of CN Bank, shares five essential finance and business tips for independent artists on a new episode of "Latin Hitmaker." This presentation is for general information and education only. City National, its managed affiliates and subsidiaries, as a matter of policy, do not give tax, accounting, regulatory or legal advice, and any information provided should not be construed as such. Rules in the areas of law, tax, and accounting are subject to change and open to varying interpretations. You should consult with your other advisors on the tax, accounting and legal implications of actions you may take based on any strategies presented, taking into account your own particular circumstances. In addition, this presentation is not to be construed as an offer, or solicitation of an offer, to buy or sell any financial instrument. It should not be relied upon as specific investment advice directed to the viewer’s specific investment objectives. Any financial instrument discussed in this presentation may not be suitable for the viewer. Each listener must make his or her own investment decision, using an independent advisor if prudent, based on his or her own investment objective and financial situation. City National (and its clients or associated persons) may, at times, engage in transactions in a manner inconsistent with this presentation and, with respect to particular securities and financial instruments discussed, may buy from or sell to clients or others on a principal basis. Past performance is not necessarily an indication of future results.
23 min
2
Latin Hitmaker: Alessandra Alarcón
SBS Entertainment President Alessandra Alarcón on the power of legacy, balancing work and motherhood and making a good thing better.
38 min
3
Latin Hitmaker: Maria Fernandez
Maria Fernandez, EVP and COO of Sony Music Latin Iberia talks finances, motherhood and work and why managers are her “artists.”
37 min
4
Latin Hitmaker: Ana Perez
City National Bank's VP and Relationship Manager for Entertainment, Ana Perez, gives five essential pieces of advice suitable for any artists’ career. Disclaimer: Non-Deposit Investment Products are: Not FDIC Insured, Not Bank Guaranteed, May Lose Value
27 min
5
Latin Hitmaker: Sonia Clavell
The Puerto Rican founder of Clavell Marketing talks about being one of the only female managers in reggaeton (Ivy Queen) and her improbable rise from street vendor to power player.
46 min
6
Latin Hitmaker: Luana Pagani
In season 2, Luana Pagani, president of management/promotion company Seitrack U.S., talks about working with Shakira and Los Angeles Azules and reflects on her shift from major to indie, and how talent, perseverance and a touch of obsessiveness remain the keys to success in a changing industry.
41 min
7
Latin Hitmaker: Henry Cardenas
38 min
8
Latin Hitmaker: Afo Verde
39 min
9
Latin Hitmaker: Albert Rodriguez
37 min
10
Latin Hitmaker: Bruno Del Granado
CAA's Bruno del Granado, a polyglot and renaissance man and perhaps Latin music’s best-known agent, talks about his journey from head of Madonna’s Latin label to repping acts like Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Maluma.
39 min
11
Latin Hitmaker: Nelson Albareda
Nelson Albareda founded his first company after successfully pitching a ulti-million concept called "Havana Nights" to Bacardi. He was 18 years told. Today, as the founder and CEO of Loud and Live, Albareda helms one of the most successful marketing and live event companies in the world, behind everything from the McDonald's - J Balvin lnadmark happy meal deal to Ricardo Arjona and Juan Luis Guerra's tours.
34 min
12
Latin Hitmaker: Rodrigo Nieto Galvis
In this week's Latin Hitmaker Podcast, Rodrigo Nieto Galvis, Vice President and Head of Miami Entertainment Banking for City National Bank talks money and music and golden advice for artists new and established.
29 min
13
Latin Hitmaker: Rebeca León
Lionfish Entertainment founder Rebeca León on managing Rosalia, artists as Olympians and more in this week's edition of Latin Hitmaker, the Billboard podcast that interviews the fascinating executives behind Latin music's biggest artists and hits.
35 min
14
Latin Hitmaker: Jimmy Humilde
Jimmy Humilde, the founder of Rancho Hunilde Records, talks growing up bilingual in Soithern California and creating a disruptive label that is rewriting the rules of regional Mexican with artists like Natanael Cano and Junior H.
42 min
15
Latin Hitmaker: Juan Diego Medina of La Industr...
Juan Diego Medina, whose company La Industria Inc. manages Nicky Jam, ChocQuibTown and Manuel Turizo, among others, in an in-depth conversation of how he rose from poverty in Medellin to become one of the most revolutionary manager in Latin music in episode 2 of 'Latin Hitmaker,' the Billboard podcast that tells the stories of the fascinating executives behind Latin music's greatest stars and hits.
35 min
16
Latin Hitmaker: Walter Kolm
Walter Kolm talks 'discovering' Maluma, relaunching Carlos Vives & more in new ‘Latin Hitmaker’ podcast
36 min